Colts reportedly bench 44-year-old Philip Rivers
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Philip Rivers may have played his final NFL game (for real this time) and he has a parting message for the man who's replacing him. Ahead of Week 18, Rivers was benched by the Indianapolis Colts and will watch rookie sixth-round pick Riley Leonard throw the ball.
After starting Philip Rivers at quarterback for three games, the Colts are reportedly turning to rookie Riley Leonard to start the last game of the season against the Texans on Sunday.
At least 30 members of Philip Rivers St. Michael Catholic football team made the trip to see their coach play for the Colts against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Philip Rivers' wife Tiffany Rivers and the couple's 10 children received an unexpected benefit for the Colts quarterback's NFL comeback.
A month ago, Philip Rivers' family was decorating for Christmas in south Alabama. This week, they'll be in a jam-packed central Indiana rental home.
But after becoming the first team in 30 years to start 8-2 and miss the playoffs, the Colts should use this week to start pondering fixes for next season and a future that likely doesn't include 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers.