Philip Rivers is back in an Indianapolis Colts uniform for the first time since he retired from the game of football following the 2020 season in which he led the team to an 11-6 season and a playoff appearance.
“Certainly, I wasn’t really hanging on to any hope of playing again. I kind of thought that ship had sailed. But something about it excited me. And it’s kind of one of those deals; the door opens and you can either walk through it and find out if you can do it or run from it,” Rivers said this week after being signed to the Colts practice squad after the season-ending Achilles injury to starting quarterback Daniel Jones.
While Rivers is stealing all of the headlines, the Colts reportedly attempted to land another quarterback as well.
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In a conversation with the Denver Post, Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger revealed he received an offer from the Colts to rejoin the team with which he spent his first four seasons.
“We’re really happy here and enjoy the organization, the path we’re on and what we’re building,” Ehlinger said. “I want to be part of that. I was in Indianapolis for four years, and I love everybody over there. It’s just a difficult situation, obviously.”
Ehlinger had a chance to join the Colts active roster, but ultimately decided to remain on the Broncos practice squad.
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