6 things to know about Colts’ new QB Philip Rivers

Some things to know about Indy’s new QB.

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Contract details

The Colts and Rivers reached on a one-year deal worth $25 million, which is fully guaranteed. Indianapolis currently has Jacoby Brissett under contract for one more year as well with a cap hit of just over $21.3 million. With this signing, Rivers becomes the 12th highest-paid quarterback in the NFL.

While the money value makes sense, Drew Brees of the Saints earlier today signed a two-year, $50 million deal, this is only for one year. With Brissett and Rivers both having a year left on their deals, the long-term plan at quarterback is unanswered as of now. The draft is still to come for Indianapolis if they chose to draft a rookie quarterback.