Colts sign Phillip Rivers

Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed unrestricted free agent quarterback Philip Rivers.

“Philip is one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the NFL and we are fortunate to add an experienced player of his caliber to our organization,” said Colts General Manager Chris Ballard. “His familiarity with our coaching staff and offensive system in addition to his experience were attractive qualities during our evaluation process. Philip is a fierce competitor and his veteran leadership will be crucial in the continued development of our young roster.”

Rivers, 6-5, 228 pounds, played in 228 career games (224 starts) in 16 seasons (2004-2019) with the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers. He has completed 4,908-of-7,591 passes (64.7 percent) for 59,271 yards with 397 touchdowns and 198 interceptions for a 95.1 passer rating. Rivers has also registered 609 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He has started 224 consecutive regular season games, which is the longest active streak in the NFL and the third longest since 1970. Rivers has started 11 postseason contests and has completed 211-of-355 passes for 2,656 yards with 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for an 84.2 passer rating. He has also tallied one postseason rushing touchdown. Rivers was originally selected by the New York Giants in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft before being traded to the Chargers.

Rivers is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, four-time AFC Offensive Player of the Month and 10-time AFC Offensive Player of the Week. In 2013, he was named the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year. Rivers was a Walter Payton Man of the Year finalist in 2011. He concluded his Chargers’ tenure with more than 30 franchise records.

In NFL history, Rivers ranks in the top 10 in several categories, including attempts (seventh), completions (sixth), completion percentage (ninth), passing yards (sixth), passing touchdowns (sixth), passer rating (10th), first down completions (fifth – 2,913), completions of 25 yards or more (fifth – 455) and 300-yard passing games (fourth – 70). Additionally, his 123 career regular season victories as a starter rank ninth in league history.