Philip Rivers likely needs foot surgery in offseason

Philip Rivers' foot injury might be more severe than previously known. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Colts QB Philip Rivers likely needs foot surgery during offseason

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 12/6/20

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has been dealing with a toe injury for a few weeks. While he's expected to finish the season, the veteran will be sidelined during the offseason.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Rivers likely will undergo surgery this offseason to fix a plantar plate rupture, which is considered a more severe version of turf toe.

From @NFLGameDay: #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is expected to start for Miami, while #Colts QB Philip Rivers will likely need surgery following the season to repair a plantar plate rupture. But he’ll play on the injury, which could also be described as a really bad turf toe. pic.twitter.com/rIAOWJuvmE
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 6, 2020

In his first year with the Colts, Rivers has completed 67.3 percent of his passes for 2,978 yards and 16 touchdowns against nine interceptions. Indy currently owns a 7-4 record, which ranks second in the AFC South behind the Tennessee Titans.

The Colts already are on pace to finish with a better record than last season, and it's essentially all thanks to Rivers, who has proved he can still sling a football with the best of them, even at 38-years-old.

Rivers will be a free agent this offseason and can sign with whomever he chooses, but it seems like the Colts will end up making a strong push to keep him on board for 2021 if he doesn't opt for retirement.

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