The Seattle Seahawks’ next opponent – the Indianapolis Colts – has a pretty dire quarterback situation right now.

Just how dire?

The Colts are planning to bring in retired 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers for a workout on Tuesday and a possible addition to their practice squad, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo on Monday.

Rivers, an eight-time Pro Bowler, hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2020 season.

Colts lose QB Jones, and backup is also hurt before playing Seahawks

The Colts, who have dropped four of their past five games after a 7-1 start, lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending torn Achilles on Sunday.

Colts backup Riley Leonard, a rookie sixth-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, also got injured on Sunday while filling in for Jones. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Leonard has a strained knee ligament and the Colts are “uncertain” whether he’ll be able to play against Seattle.

Anthony Richardson Sr., the Colts’ No. 4 overall pick in 2023, lost the starting QB battle to Jones in training camp and hasn’t practiced since landing on injured reserve with an orbital bone fracture in mid-October.

That leaves Spokane native Brett Rypien – who is on the Colts’ practice squad – as the team’s only other current QB option behind Leonard. Rypien, who went undrafted out of Boise State, has made four fill-in starts over his five NFL seasons.

Rivers ranks sixth in NFL history in both passing yards (63,440) and touchdown passes (421). He spent his first 16 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers before closing his 17-year career with the Colts in 2020. He led Indianapolis to an 11-5 record in his final season at age 39, while ranking eighth in the league in completion rate (68%) and 10th in passing yards (4,169).

Regardless of who takes the field for the Colts on Sunday, it will mark Seattle’s third straight game against a backup quarterback. The Seahawks overwhelmed Minnesota Vikings undrafted rookie backup Max Brosmer in their 26-0 shutout win on Nov. 30 and then beat Atlanta Falcons veteran backup Kirk Cousins in Sunday’s 37-9 rout.

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