December 9, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after suffering a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Shane Steichen said Jones is expected to undergo surgery "within the week." It's a devastating injury for Jones and the Colts after an incredible start to his tenure in Indianapolis. The 28-year-old was on pace for a career-best season, completing 68% of his passes for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while adding 45 carries for 164 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. With rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) considered week-to-week with a PCL sprain and
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) on Injured Reserve, the Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad on Tuesday. Rivers is expected to be the starter eventually, but it's to be determined if he or
Brett Rypien will start in a tough Week 15 matchup on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Indianapolis Colts
December 9, 2025
Indianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor is expected to see a "heavy dose" of work in the coming weeks after starting quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) tore his Achilles in the Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor, who is currently second in the league with 282 total touches, will have an even bigger workload as the Colts look to take some pressure off of 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers, who will be expected to start for the Colts sooner rather than later. The superstar running back has slowed down from his torrid early-season pace over the past three games, handling 58 carries for 217 yards and a touchdown with five receptions (eight targets) for 44 yards as a receiver. It remains to be seen if Taylor will be taking hand-offs from Rivers or
Brett Rypien in Week 15, but he'll look to get back on track in a tough matchup on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Dianna Russini
December 9, 2025
A source close to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers described the 44-year-old signal-caller as a player who looks to be in better shape now than when he last played in 2020, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. "It's a no-brainer for who gives them the best chance," the source said. The Colts signed Rivers to their practice squad on Tuesday, with
Daniel Jones (Achilles) done for the year and rookie
Riley Leonard (knee) week-to-week with a PCL sprain.
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) is on Injured Reserve. Rivers, an eight-time Pro Bowler, figures to be Indy's choice to start in Week 15 on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks over
Brett Rypien, the only other QB on their roster. In his last NFL action with the Colts in 2020, Rivers led the team to the playoffs and completed 68% of his passes for 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 16 games. Expect the Colts to lean heavily on star running back
Jonathan Taylor this weekend and going forward. At best, Rivers will be a low-upside desperation option in superflex leagues in Week 15 if he makes the start.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
December 9, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce has become the team's WR2 behind
Michael Pittman Jr. this year in Indy and led the team with 80 receiving yards in their Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. He actually leads the Colts with 769 receiving yards on 38 receptions through 14 weeks. However, Pierce's situation in Indy has taken a turn for the worse following quarterback
Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles tear. Rookie backup
Riley Leonard (knee) has a sprained PCL, too, and will likely miss some time. The 25-year-old Pierce has been a reliable deep threat for the Colts this year and is averaging a league-high 20.2 yards per catch on 67 targets in 2025. Pierce is rostered in 65% of Yahoo leagues, but he's going to be a pretty shaky starting option for fantasy managers in a tough Week 15 matchup against the Seahawks, with either Philip Rivers or
Brett Rypien leading Indy's offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
December 9, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts are signing eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback
Philip Rivers, who is coming out of retirement to rejoin his old team, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. With
Daniel Jones suffering a torn Achilles in Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Colts worked out Rivers on Tuesday and have now officially signed him to their practice squad. The 44-year-old signal-caller last played in the 2020 season, starting 16 games for the Colts and leading them to their most recent playoff berth. He completed 68% of his passes for 4,169 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, and he should have a chance to immediately start for the Colts this season with rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) considered week-to-week with a Grade 1 PCL sprain, and
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) on Injured Reserve. The Colts will see how Rivers feels in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before determining how soon he can play. At best, Rivers will be a desperation QB2 option in deep superflex leagues if he starts this weekend against the Seahawks in Seattle.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Tom Pelissero
December 9, 2025
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 PCL sprain, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Leonard was forced into action in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars after Colts QB1
Daniel Jones (Achilles) suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. Leonard completed 18 of 29 pass attempts for 145 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception against Jacksonville. With Leonard's status in doubt, Jones sidelined, and quarterback Anthony Richardson (eye) on Injured Reserve, the Colts are bringing 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers in for a workout on Tuesday. Journeyman signal-caller
Brett Rypien would be the only competition for Rivers if the Colts bring him out of retirement and Leonard is not healthy enough to play. While Leonard would likely be the team's preferred option, this knee injury may force Indianapolis to resort to desperate measures.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
December 9, 2025
Free agent quarterback Philip Rivers visited the Colts on Monday night and "threw the ball well," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Rivers turned 44 on Monday as well, and he hasn't played in the NFL since 2020, when he started 16 games for the Colts. On Sunday, the Colts lost
Daniel Jones (Achilles) for the season, and his backup
Riley Leonard (knee) is considered week-to-week after his knee injury, but coach Shane Steichen said "the hope" is that he'll still be able to play this week. If not, the injuries would leave
Brett Rypien as the only healthy QB on the team's roster. Rivers is being considered as a practice squad option at this point, but if Leonard is out, he could be the team's backup this week in Seattle. His comeback story would be a wild one if he returns from retirement, but he isn't much of a realistic fantasy option, despite the drama and potentially fascinating narrative.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Jeremy Fowler
December 8, 2025
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) is dealing with a strained right-knee ligament and is "week-to-week," a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Colts are unsure if Leonard will be able to play in Seattle against the Seahawks in Week 15 on Sunday. Leonard was forced into action in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after starter
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. With
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) still on Injured Reserve and potentially unable to play the rest of the year, Indy would be down to
Brett Rypien at the QB position if Leonard is unable to play this weekend. The Colts reportedly will work out 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers, who last played in 2020, on Tuesday. Regardless of who is starting under center for the Colts the rest of the way, it's going to be a major fantasy downgrade for all of Indy's offensive skill players, namely star running back
Jonathan Taylor.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts are planning to bring potential Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers in on Tuesday to work him out to see if he will join their practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Starting quarterback
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie
Riley Leonard was forced into action with Jones out, but he also suffered a knee injury that will put him in danger of missing the Week 15 contest against the Seahawks in Seattle. Former first-rounder
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) is still on Injured Reserve and may not even be an option to play again in 2025. Currently,
Brett Rypien is the only other QB on the Colts' roster, so they are desperately searching for other options in case Leonard is unable to play this weekend. Rivers is 44 and last played in 2020 with the Colts, completing 68% of his passes for 4,169 yards, 24 TDs, and 11 interceptions in 16 games. If Rivers signs this week, it's unclear if he'd be a realistic option to start for Indy in Seattle.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
December 8, 2025
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Monday that quarterback
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) will not be activated from Injured Reserve this week, according to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. Richardson's status is suddenly worth watching now that starter
Daniel Jones is out for the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie
Riley Leonard (knee) replaced Jones in Week 14, but now he's up in the air to play in Week 15 on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks due to a knee injury. Indy is hoping that Leonard can play, but if he can't,
Brett Rypien would be forced into making his first NFL start since 2023 with the Los Angeles Rams. Richardson underwent orbital surgery after a resistance band snapped and hit him in the face before a game back in mid-October. He's in danger of missing the rest of the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: 107.5 The Fan - Kevin Bowen
December 8, 2025
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) is dealing with a knee injury that leaves his status for Sunday's game in Seattle against the Seahawks uncertain, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It's pretty concerning for a Colts team that unfortunately lost starting QB
Daniel Jones in the Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. Former first-rounder Anthony Richardson Jr. (eye) remains on Injured Reserve and may not play again this season following orbital surgery, so the Colts are extremely thin at the most important position on the field. Leonard, 23, went 18-for-29 passing for 145 yards with no touchdowns and an interception on Sunday after taking over for Jones, and he added a rushing touchdown on two carries. If Leonard's knee injury keeps him from playing in Seattle,
Brett Rypien would be the next man up in Indy under center.
UPDATE: Head coach Shane Steichen said "the hope" is that Leonard will play in Seattle.--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
An MRI on Monday officially confirmed that Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) has torn his Achilles and will miss the rest of the season. Jones suffered the non-contact injury in the first quarter of a Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and was replaced by 6th-round rookie
Riley Leonard.
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) remains on IR and has not been cleared for football activities after a Week 6 pregame incident with a resistance band fractured his orbital bone, requiring surgery. Heading into Sunday, the only other quarterback in the building was practice squad veteran
Brett Rypien, so the team is expected to add additional depth before a Week 15 matchup with the Seahawks. Playing over 75% of the Colts' offensive snaps on Sunday, Leonard threw for 145 yards, zero touchdowns, and an interception, while adding five yards and a rushing touchdown on the ground. With an unenviable schedule against the Seahawks, 49ers, and Jaguars, pass catchers
Alec Pierce,
Michael Pittman Jr., and
Tyler Warren suddenly become less appealing plays for the fantasy playoffs, while
Jonathan Taylor will likely be tasked with handling an even larger workload down the stretch.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Mike Chappell
December 8, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) had not been cleared for football activities as of last week, according to Mike Chappell of FOX 59. Richardson's status is suddenly worth watching now that the Colts fear that
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 23-year-old Richardson needed orbital surgery after he was hit in the eye when a resistance band snapped before the team's Oct. 12 game against the Arizona Cardinals. With no timetable for his return, it's looking like Richardson might not be able to return at all this year. Rookie
Riley Leonard was forced into action in Week 14 after Jones' injury, and he went 18-for-29 passing for 145 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. He added five rushing yards and a TD on the ground. The 23-year-old is in line to make his first career NFL start in a tough Week 15 matchup on the road in Seattle.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX 59 - Mike Chappell
December 7, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14. Pierce got up slowly after making an apparent touchdown catch on the final drive of the game (the catch was eventually overturned). The 25-year-old caught five of his eight targets for a team-high 80 receiving yards on the day. There was speculation that Pierce was being put through the concussion protocol after landing hard late in the game, but that turned out to be false. It appears that Pierce avoided a serious injury, but we should know more early next week as the team prepares to face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. Pierce has become a valid flex play in fantasy as he earns more targets in Indy's passing attack, but with quarterback
Daniel Jones feared to have suffered a season-ending torn Achilles, that could quickly change with the start of the fantasy playoffs looming in most leagues next week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
December 7, 2025
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that quarterback
Daniel Jones' Achilles injury could be season-ending. Steichen couldn't confirm the exact severity or timeline, but he said that it's "not looking good." If Jones' season is officially over, it will be an abrupt ending to his Comeback Player of the Year candidacy. The former first-round pick out of Duke had drastically exceeded expectations during his first year with Indianapolis, completing 68% of his passes for 3,101 yards, 19 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He also had 164 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. The Colts are already without
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye), so losing Jones for an extended period of time would bump
Riley Leonard into the starting role. Indianapolis is 8-5 and would slot into the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture if the season ended today.
--Andersen PickardSource: James Boyd
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