The Colts are seriously considering playing Rivers on Sunday if he shows himself worthy in this week's practices.
"We'll see how the week goes," Steichen said. "We'll get to the end of the week and make that decision." Asked to clarify further and whether Rivers could play even if Leonard is healthy on Sunday, Steichen was adamant.
"It depends on how he feels, too," he said of Rivers.
Whatever happens, Rivers has already brought something to the table: enthusiasm.
Per usual, he came to work Wednesday with the same level of excitement teammates and coaches became accustomed to during his 17 previous seasons.