The Indianapolis Colts head coach made no secret of contacting the team’s former quarterback, now retired, Philip Rivers.
Frank Reich, however, indicated that if ever Carson Wentz is unable to leave the COVID-19 protocol for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, rookie Sam Ehlinger will be at quarterback. .
Wentz was put on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday, but due to the new protocol, the absence period is no longer a minimum of 10 days, but five, which would mean that with negative results, he could be in uniform.
Reich shared that he joined Rivers in the current situation because despite being 40 years old, he led the Colts to an 11-5 record and playoff appearance in 2020. Rivers has since taken his retired and coaches the football team at a high school in Alabama.
“You know I’m close to him,” Reich said Wednesday. We talk all year round. I spoke to him recently, he was on vacation with his family. I told him about our situation, but there is nothing to report and no comment to make in the future on this subject. »
The Colts are fifth in the AFC with a 9-6 record.
