Philip Rivers is currently on the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad and has not yet been named a definite starter for an upcoming game.

Current status

Philip Rivers, now 44, rejoined the Colts in December 2025 after being out of the NFL since the 2020 season. He signed to the team’s practice squad as a potential option after injuries to the Colts’ other quarterbacks.

Next possible game

Reports indicate there is a chance Rivers could play as soon as the Colts’ Week 15 game against the Seattle Seahawks, but the coaching staff has not committed to starting him. Head coach Shane Steichen has said that whether Rivers plays will depend on how he looks in practice this week and on the health of Riley Leonard, who is also injured but attempting to practice.

What is known and unknown

So far, the team has only confirmed that Rivers will be evaluated through the week as a potential starter, not that he will definitely play in a specific game. Until the Colts announce their final quarterback decision closer to game day, there is no official answer on exactly when Rivers will first take the field.