In the fall of 2020, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was a rookie when he tallied the first touchdown reception of his career on a pass delivered by quarterback Philip Rivers.

That campaign was Rivers' last as an active player before he signed with the Colts to join their practice squad this week. He is now on track to start when 8-5 Indianapolis plays at the 10-3 Seattle Seahawks this coming Sunday, and Pittman made it known he expects the 44-year-old to be more than just a fun story for the Colts.

Michael Pittman Jr. sees Philip Rivers as a playoff-caliber quarterback

"He’s gotta reset that clock now," Pittman said about Rivers' Hall of Fame eligibility, as The Athletic's James Boyd shared on Thursday. "Because we gotta make the playoffs."

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