Colts Sign Philip Rivers Amidst Quiet End to Colin Kaepernick Debate in NFL
The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, age 44, who had not played since 2020, instead of bringing in Colin Kaepernick.
The Colts did not offer Kaepernick a workout or contact him, instead reaching out to other quarterbacks to fill their roster needs.
This move has occurred without backlash or notable complaints regarding Kaepernick's omission, suggesting a potential end to the public debate about his status in the NFL.
Across the league, teams have been making numerous quarterback moves primarily involving younger players and practice squad signings this season. Examples include the Bills signing Shane Buechele, the Jets acquiring Brady Cook, the Browns adding Bailey Zappe, and the Jaguars bringing in Seth Henigan prior to his Colts workout.
The Colts also added Brett Rypien, who moved from the Bengals' practice squad to the Colts' practice squad and was then promoted to the active roster within the same week.
Other quarterback signings this season include Trevor Siemian with the Titans, Chris Oladokun with the Chiefs, and Cam Miller with the Raiders.
This pattern of signings highlights a shift towards finding solutions without the controversy that previously surrounded Kaepernick's potential signings.
