INDIANAPOLIS – When Daniel Jones went down with a season-ending Achilles injury, the Colts knew they needed to get creative. His backup, Riley Leonard, was a rookie sixth-round pick. Last year’s starter, Anthony Richardson Sr., was on injured reserve. So head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard hatched an unconventional plan: asking Philip [...] … [Read more...] about 'Dadgummit, let's freakin' go': How Philip Rivers became the new Colts quarterback
Colts sign Rivers to practice squad, place Ward on IR
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts made it official Wednesday, announcing the addition of quarterback Philip Rivers to the practice squad. The team also placed cornerback Charvarius “Mooney” Ward Sr. on injured reserve. Ward had been in concussion protocol for the third time this season. He missed the Week 2 game against Denver with a concussion [...] … [Read more...] about Colts sign Rivers to practice squad, place Ward on IR
Frank Reich on Philip Rivers returning to the Colts: ’No, it’s not crazy’
INDIANAPOLIS – The speculation spread across the NFL landscape. The quarterback-needy Indianapolis Colts are bringing in 44-year-old Philip Rivers for a workout. The news finally made its way to Frank Reich, who was Rivers’ last head coach in 2020, with those same Colts. His initial reaction? The Rivers thing. Isn’t that crazy? Well, no. “No, [...] … [Read more...] about Frank Reich on Philip Rivers returning to the Colts: ’No, it’s not crazy’
Colts signing QB Philip Rivers
INDIANAPOLIS – The Philip Rivers comeback tour is underway. The last quarterback to lead the Indianapolis Colts into the playoffs is being signed to the practice squad with the intention of helping a wavering team post a late push to the postseason, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Rivers was put through [...] … [Read more...] about Colts signing QB Philip Rivers
Andrew Nembhard sparks the Pacers to a 116-105 victory over the Kings
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Nembhard had 28 points and a season-high 12 assists, and helped Indiana regain control in the fourth quarter as the Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-105 on Monday night. Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points and Pascal Siakam scored 23 for the Pacers, who matched a season best with their second straight [...] … [Read more...] about Andrew Nembhard sparks the Pacers to a 116-105 victory over the Kings