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Rivers is returning to the NFL after nearly five years away from the game.

The signing comes after injuries to starting quarterback Daniel Jones and backup Riley Leonard.

Colts players and coaches expressed optimism that Rivers can help their playoff chances.

INDIANAPOLIS – “Never a dull day at West 56 th Street.”

Mo Alie-Cox takes a good, long pause to stop and think. He’s standing at his locker Wednesday, and the Colts locker room is abuzz in a way it hasn’t been in … well, he’s not quite sure how long.

Alie-Cox, the 32-year-old tight end, is one of the longest-tenured players on the roster – only long-snapper Luke Rhodes has him beat – and in nine years in Indianapolis, you could argue he’s lived more lives in that locker room than most do in their careers

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