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Anthony Richardson cleared to practice, but Colts plan to keep Philip Rivers as starting quarterback
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts after throwing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Seattle. - photo by AP Photo/Stephen Brashear
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts cleared quarterback Anthony Richardson to start practicing on Thursday, but Philip Rivers will remain the starter for Monday night's crucial matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The move opens the door for Richardson to return from injured reserve before the end of this season, but coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Richardson would not be activated this week. Indy brought the 44-year-old Rivers out of retirement last week after starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon and backup Riley Leonard, a rookie, hurt his right knee in a loss to Jacksonville.