The Seattle Seahawks are getting the Indianapolis Colts at the best possible time. Daniel Jones just went down, and Anthony Richardson is still out. Riley Leonard, QB3, is also hurt and might not see the field.
With a vaunted defense awaiting and dwindling playoff hopes, the Colts got desperate and signed Philip Rivers to the practice squad. Rivers may not see the field since he’s only on the practice squad now, but with the way things have gone, it wouldn’t be a shock.
Jones underwent sugery for a torn Achilles, and Richardson remains on IR without his window being opened. It all comes down to Leonard’s health. He’s questionable. If he doesn’t play, then Brett Rypien, former Seahawks QB, would likely start.
But that would undoubtedly leave Rivers as the backup. The 44-year-old last played in 2021, so he’s not exactly game-ready. And if he does get into the game, then for one thing, something must’ve gone wrong, and for another, he’s in for a real treat.
The Seahawks have arguably the best defense in football. They’ve made most quarterbacks look pretty bad, and those QBs aren’t 44 and coming out of retirement for several years. It could get ugly, but with the Seahawks needing to keep pace in the NFC West, this is a welcome sight.