Rivers will be wearing No. 17 for the Colts. It was the jersey number he wore throughout his career with the Chargers, even after the franchise moved from San Diego to Los Angeles. It was also the number that Rivers was given when he signed a one-year deal with the Colts for the 2020 season.

Philip Rivers has officially returned to the Indianapolis Colts. He has decided to wear the No. 17 jersey, but why was he allowed to use it if it was Daniel Jones' number?

Phillip Rivers will continue to wear jersey No. 17 in his return to the Indianapolis Colts, according to Mike Chappell. That number had belonged to Daniel Jones, but with Jones being placed on injured reserve, the No. 17 is now available.

Not only is Rivers potentially taking Jones' job, but he's also taking his jersey number. According to Mike Chappell of FOX59, Rivers will get to wear his No. 17 with Jones going on injured reserve. NFL Media reports that this has already been approved.

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