That call came as a shock to the entire NFL world, including former MVP quarterback and Carolina Panthers legend Cam Newton. Not only was Newton shocked, but he felt like it was a "slap in the face" that a 44-year-old Rivers got a call before he did.

There was a time Monday when Brett Rypien seemed like the only Colts QB able to play. What he said on the craziest quarterback situation in the NFL

The Indianapolis Colts recently signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad, leading to a former MVP questioning why he was not called.

Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger rejected the Colts comeback offer as Indianapolis turned to 44-year-old Philip Rivers for their quarterback solution.

Elsewhere on the ex-Bronco front, the Washington Commanders released long snapper Zach Triner and wide receiver River Cracraft from their practice squad, and they promoted running back Chase Edmonds to the active roster.

The Colts are looking to avoid becoming the 6th team since the 1970 Merger to miss the playoffs after starting 7-1 or better through 8 games (2012 Bears, 1996 Washington, 1988 Saints, 1987 Chargers, 1975 Dolphins) Lets take a deeper dive into this week’s matchup between the two teams seemingly headed in opposite directions.

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Indianapolis Colts are preparing a certain quarterback to start through two consecutive team practices this week, and the projected starting QB1 may surprise some: Philip Rivers.

Life is moving in fast-forward for rookie quarterback Riley Leonard since he grabbed his helmet and ran onto the field to replace injured Indianapolis Colts starter Daniel Jones in Jacksonville last Sunday.