Philip Rivers Would Consider Returning To Play For Saints
Retired quarterback Philip Rivers said that he hasn't heard from the New Orleans Saints, but he would consider coming out of retirement to play for them if they were interested. Jameis Winston (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 8 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Saints will have to choose between Taysom Hill (concussion) -- who has missed the last two games with a concussion -- or Trevor Siemian to lead their offense heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. The 39-year-old Rivers has very little left, but he did throw 24 touchdowns to 11 interceptions with the Indianapolis Colts last year, and he might be an improvement over Hill/Siemian, at least in the passing game. This will probably amount to nothing, but it's an intriguing possibility if the Saints aren't sold on the Hill/Siemian combination.
Former Chargers and Colts quarterback Philip Rivers reportedly hasn't ruled out a midseason return to the NFL should a team be in need of a QB. Speculation surrounds a potential return to the Colts, who Rivers led to an 11-5 record and an AFC Playoff appearance last season. Should Rivers suit up for Indianapolis this season, it could mean big boosts to Michael Pittman Jr., T.Y. Hilton, and Jonathan Taylor. Taylor who finished as the RB5 in 2020 has seen his ADP has fallen in response to injuries to both Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson. Rivers threw 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions for Indianapolis last season.
Long-time San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. Rivers went to the Chargers in a draft-day trade in 2004 and played for the Bolts for 16 seasons before spending his 17th and final NFL season with the Colts. He played in 244 games, starting the final 240 without missing a game, the second-longest streak by an NFL QB behind Brett Favre's 297. The 39-year-old finishes his career ranked fifth all-time with 63,440 passing yards and 421 touchdown passes. "I can sit here and say, 'I can still throw it. I love to play,'" Rivers said. "But that's always going to be there. I'm excited to go coach high school football." The future Hall of Famer topped 4,000 passing yards for the eighth straight season in 2020 and 12th time in his career.
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard thinks that impending free-agent quarterback Philip Rivers can still play in the NFL, but the team must decide if bringing the 39-year-old back for another season is the right course for the franchise. If Rivers does decide to come back for another year, he only wants to play for the Colts. Head coach Frank Reich also recently said that he thinks Rivers can continue his career and would love to have him back in 2021. Rivers rebounded from a rough season in his final year with the Chargers, but it remains to be seen if the Colts want an upgrade. The eight-time Pro Bowler threw for 4,169 yards, 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2020 and would merely be a middling QB2 in a run-first offense if he were to return for an 18th NFL season in 2021.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich wants quarterback Philip Rivers to be the team's starting quarterback in 2021. "As I sit here right now, yes, I want Philip Rivers to be my starting quarterback next year," Reich said. "... I think Philip still has a lot of good football (left)." The 39-year-old is set to be a free agent this offseason after bouncing back for 4,169 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his first season with Indy. Rivers had the third-best completion percentage (68) of his career and led the Colts to the playoffs for just the second time since 2014. Rivers still isn't guaranteed to continue his playing career next year or return to the Colts, but the veteran gunslinger surprised some folks with his play after struggling in his last year with the Chargers. If Rivers comes back in 2021, he'll be more of a QB in his 18th NFL season.
Philip Rivers Throws For 309 Yards, Two Touchdowns
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns in a first-round playoff loss against the Bills on Saturday. Rivers' season is now over, but this marked his first 300-yard passing game since Week 10. He showed that he is still a capable quarterback throughout the season, but he becomes an unrestricted free agent in the offseason. There is speculation around the NFL that he will not return to Indianapolis. This would mean Rivers would wind up with another organization or call it quits on what has been a spectacular career. If he does return for another season in 2021, the veteran gunslinger would be a QB2 in single-year leagues.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is set to take on the Bills Defense on wild-card weekend. Rivers has just 14 passing touchdowns and 10 interceptions with a passer rating of 84.2 in 11 career playoff games. The Bills defense has been solid against the pass this season, grabbing 15 interceptions and allowing a passer rating of just 86.9. He has posted his worst numbers outdoors this season, tallying just four touchdowns in five games. Rivers had a decent season, but there are better quarterback options this week for DFS lineups.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers had a disappointing performance to end the regular season. He threw for a season-low 164 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Rivers ends his 2020 campaign with just 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. While he proved he is still capable on a lot of Sundays, Rivers has limitations at 38 years old. He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, and there is speculation that the Colts will not resign him. His season is not over yet as he will travel to Buffalo to take on the Bills in the first round of the playoffs.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (toe) does not carry an injury designation heading into the regular season finale against the Jaguars. Rivers had been playing well until a subpar performance last week against the Steelers. However, he will have a good chance to bounce back this week. The Jaguars pass defense has struggled all season, allowing 33 passing touchdowns and a passer rating of 107.1 to opposing quarterbacks. Rivers did not have a great performance against the Jaguars back in Week 1, but it is reasonable to expect a better outing this week. He should be a solid QB2 option in Week 17.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers was off to a good start against the Steelers but struggled in the second half en route to a loss. He threw for 270 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also fumbled for the first time since Week 2. Today's game marks the first time Rivers had a turnover since Week 12, and it was also the first time since Week 11 where he failed to throw for multiple touchdowns. Rivers will need to have a better performance next week if he wants to help the Colts clinch a playoff berth. He will have a good opportunity to do so against the Jaguars.
