Report: Colts QB Philip Rivers 'Will Likely Need Surgery' on Toe Injury in 2021

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will likely require surgery after the season to repair a plantar plate rupture on his toe, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: 

The injury didn't, however, keep Rivers out of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. In fact, Rivers threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-20 victory.

After the game, he let it be known that he doesn't believe the injury will limit his abilities on the field.

"I don't feel any limitations as far as what I can do out there," Rivers said, per Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk. "It's just a matter of managing it week to week at this point."

The eight-time Pro Bowler hasn't missed a start since he was installed as the primary quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2006, the longest active streak in the league.

However, his durability came into question when Colts guard Quenton Nelson revealed that the 38-year-old is playing through "a really bad problem with his foot," per Stephen Holder of The Athletic. 

Through 12 games with the Colts this season, Rivers has a 68.1 completion percentage, 3,263 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions, leading Indianapolis to an 8-4 record. 

Should Rivers wind up ever having to miss time, the Colts would then turn to Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. The 27-year-old had 2,942 yards and 18 touchdowns with a 60.9 completion percentage last season. He has appeared in six games this year, with two completions for 17 yards and nine carries for 14 yards and three scores.