Tagged: Philip Rivers (78 Results)
Colts add veteran QB Ryan
The Indianapolis Colts traded a third-round pick earlier this week to obtain veteran quarterback MATT RYAN from the Atlanta Falcons. Indianapolis has cycled through quarterbacks since the unexpected retirement of Andrew… More Luck in 2019. Since that time, the Colts have turned to JACOBY BRISSETT, PHILIP RIVERS, CARSON WENTZ, and now on to Ryan. Ryan, who will be 37 in May, wants to play out his contract – which runs through the 2023 season. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Rivers open to possible NFL return
Several months after he announced his retirement from the NFL, former quarterback PHILIP RIVERS said this week that he is not ruling out a return to the game. Rivers, 39, said… More that he is staying in shape in case a situation presents itself for a late-season gig in the NFL. Rivers admitted that he is not currently in game-shape, but added that he is working out and planning to “stay ready”. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Indy WR Hilton to stay with Colts on one-year deal
Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver T.Y. HILTON has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal to remain with the team. The move was not unexpected, with Hilton having previously stated his… More desire to remain with the Colts while Indianapolis executives were clear that the feeling was mutual. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Hilton will be catching passes from a new quarterback, with CARSON WENTZ taking over for the retired PHILIP RIVERS (who took over for JACOBY BRISSETT, who took over for ANDREW LUCK). Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Colts QB Eason says he’s ready to compete for starting job
With Indianapolis quarterback PHILIP RIVERS recently retiring and backup JACOBY BRISSETT without a contract, third-string signal-caller JACOB EASON is currently the last man standing int the Colt’s quarterback room. Eason, a… More fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, insists that he is ready to compete for the starting job in Indianapolis “as soon as possible”. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Colts QB Rivers announces retirement
Indianapolis Colts quarterback PHILIP RIVERS announced on Wednesday that he would be retiring after 17 seasons in the NFL. Rivers played above expectations during the 2020 season, but his retirement will… More leave the Colts searching for their fourth different starting quarterback in four years. The cycle, of course, started with the shocking retirement of former franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Factoid: Rivers retires
Philip Rivers announced his retirement today, and I like the timing. At 39, he’s right at the end of the road physically, but he was able to go out on a high note, putting together a credible final season with the Colts. more »
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Podcast: December 11 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 14 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Fantasy Points. more »
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Factoid: T.Y. Hilton
Who’s in for some T.Y. Hilton this week? He’s had a pretty lousy year, but he’s playing against his long-time favorite opponent today. more »
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Colts QB Rivers dealing with toe injury
Indianapolis Colts quarterback PHILIP RIVERS is dealing with a toe injury suffered in Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Frank Reich said on Monday that Rivers is a bit sore and that the team will monitor his injury throughout the week.
Source: Team Blog
Colts QB Rivers delivers with 3 touchdowns in win vs. Packers
Veteran Indianapolis quarterback PHILIP RIVERS threw for 3 touchdowns to lead the Colts to a comeback win against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Rivers brought Indianapolis back from two 14-point deficits before the Colts finally won the game in overtime.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Factoid: Philip Rivers
I’m not a big Philip Rivers fan; I think he’s lost too much arm strength and mobility. But it wouldn’t surprise me if he puts up above-average passing numbers in the Thursday night game at Tennessee. more »
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Colts to stick with struggling QB Rivers
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said on Monday that the team has no plans to bench starting quarterback PHILIP RIVERS. Rivers threw two more interceptions on Sunday, including a pick-six.… More He was also called for intentional grounding in the end zone, which resulted in a safety. The 38-year-old Rivers has thrown more interceptions (5) than touchdowns (4) this season. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Fantasy News: Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis was the most disappointing team in Week 1. How does a team with that personnel not come out and simply run the ball down the throats of an overmatched Jacksonville defense? A top-5 running team against a bottom-5 run defense – how do they not connect those dots? more »
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Factoid: Old quarterbacks
Researching Pittsburgh this week, I see that camp reports on Ben Roethlisberger have been very positive. He's 38 and coming off a major elbow injury, but he's been feeling good and throwing well at camp -- says it's the first time his elbow hasn't hurt in years. Can he put up top numbers? more »
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Colts pleased with new TE Burton
Indianapolis tight end TREY BURTON has been thriving in training camp thus far, becoming one of quarterback PHILIP RIVERS’ favorite targets on the practice field. Offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni said on… More Thursday that the Colts have always liked featuring their tight ends, adding that they are “really pleased” with what Burton brings to the offense. Burton is familiar with head coach Frank Reich’s offensive system from their time together in 2016 and 2017 in Philadelphia. Less
Source: Team Website