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  • Catches on with Indianapolis

    Rivers (biceps) signed with the Colts on Wednesday.

    Analysis: Rivers didn't play a snap in 2023, and he finished the season on the Colts' practice squad injured reserve due to a biceps injury. He last saw NFL action in 2021 with the Texans, when he recorded nine tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across five regular-season games.

    Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes to practice squad IR

    Indianapolis placed Rivers (biceps) on its practice squad injured list Friday.

    Analysis: The move means Rivers will have to wait until 2024, at the earliest, to get another chance to suit up. He hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2021, when he recorded nine tackles (seven solo), including a sack, over five games with Houston.

    Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back in action

    Rivers (biceps) participated in the Texans' mandatory minicamp Thursday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Rivers missed the entirety of the 2022 season after suffering a biceps injury in August but is now back on the field. The 29-year-old will likely compete for a spot as a reserve edge rusher behind starters Will Anderson and Jerry Hughes.

    Published: Thu, Jun 15 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    Rivers (biceps) was placed on the Texans' injured reserve Tuesday.

    Analysis: Rivers suffered a torn biceps during Houston's preseason finale last Thursday, and he will likely now be forced to sit out the entirety of the 2022 regular season, unless he can reach an injury settlement from the team. The 28-year-old defensive end recorded nine tackles and one sack over five games with the Texans last year.

    Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 7:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Diagnosed with torn biceps

    Rivers suffered a torn biceps during Thursday's preseason finale against the 49ers, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

    Analysis: Contrary to initial reports, Rivers has been diagnosed with a serious injury and could possibly miss the entire 2022 season. It's a tough break for the 2017 third-round pick, who had an excellent preseason and was vying for a roster spot.

    Published: Fri, Aug 26 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts bicep in preseason win

    Rivers suffered a biceps injury in the Texans' preseason finale against the 49ers,Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: The defensive end injured his bicep in Houston's 17-0 victory but Rivers believes the injury isn't serious and he should be good moving forward. The former 2017 third-round pick could see a depth role with the Texans once again this season after he recovers from his injury.

    Published: Thu, Aug 25 at 9:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records two sacks

    Rivers recorded two sacks in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Saints.

    Analysis: One of the sacks came on third down late in the first half and forced the Saints to punt from the end zone. That led to a scoring opportunity -- a missed long-distance field-goal attempt. Houston head coach Lovie Smith had a couple of unprompted shoutouts for the reserve defensive end during the post-game press conference. "You look at him, he's our profile that we're looking for on the outside. If you put defensive end behind your name, you need to be able to rush the passer here. He showed…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 16 at 6:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated off COVID list

    Rivers (illness) was activated from the Texans' reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Rivers will now be available for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers. Barring any setbacks, he should resume his role providing depth at defensive end.

    Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

    Rivers (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

    Analysis: Rivers did test positive for COVID on Monday, Aaron Wilson of Houston Sports Talk 790 AM reports. With fellow defensive lineman Jacob Martin and Jonathan Greenard also on the COVID list, the Texans could need to reach to the bottom of their defensive line depth chart to compete Sunday against the Chargers.

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed by Houston

    Rivers agreed to a contract with the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: GM Nick Caserio is familiar with Rivers from their days with the Patriots, and he's bringing New England's 2017 third-round pick to Houston. Rivers finished last season with the Rams after being cut by New England. He has 2.5 sacks in 19 career NFL games.

    Published: Tue, Mar 16 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to active roster

    Rivers was added to the Rams' active roster Saturday.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Rams at the start of the week, but he was on the exempt list while clearing the COVID-19 protocols. Rivers will be able to make his debut with Los Angeles versus San Francisco on Sunday.

    Published: Sat, Nov 28 at 9:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Claimed by Rams

    Rivers was claimed off waivers by the Rams on Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old was waived by the Patriots on Saturday and won't be able to play Monday against the Buccaneers, but he should officially join the Rams' active roster later this week. Rivers appeared in eight games for New England this season and totaled four tackles and 1.5 sacks in 86 defensive snaps.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 4:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Pats

    Rivers was waived by the Patriots on Saturday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Rivers has played a limited role for the Patriots this season. He accumulated four tackles (one solo) and 1.5 sacks across eight games. Assuming he clears waivers, it is possible he reverts back to the team's practice squad.

    Published: Sat, Nov 21 at 8:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • All set for Week 7

    Rivers (back) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old missed Week 6 while on the COVID-19 list and was questionable for Sunday with the back issue, but he's good to go against San Francisco. Rivers should play his usual reserve role in New England's linebacker rotations.

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 12:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday's matchup

    Rivers (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the 49ers.

    Analysis: Rivers was unable to play Week 6 because he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and he's been cleared of the illness. However, the fourth-year linebacker popped up on the injury report Thursday, and his status is now in question. Rivers still practiced every day this week, so he's on the right track. If he can't go, however, Shilique Calhoun would get a bump in usage behind starters Chase Winovich and John Simon.

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 8:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gains medical clearance

    Rivers was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Patriots on Wednesday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

    Analysis: The Youngstown State product was placed on the list because he either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with someone who did. Now gaining official clearance, Rivers is expected to assume his usual rotational role at outside linebacker for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shifts to COVID-19 list

    The Patriots placed Rivers on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Rivers won't be eligible to return to the lineup until he passes the NFL's COVID-19 protocols. The linebacker out of Youngstown State was a backup when he was healthy, but now Shilique Calhoun is set for extra snaps behind starters Chase Winovich and John Simon.

    Published: Sat, Oct 17 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Entering contract year

    Rivers (knee) enters his contract year in dire need of a healthy season, Andy Hart of WEEI Sports Radio reports.

    Analysis: The 2017 third-round pick appeared in six games in 2018, but he otherwise hasn't seen the field for the Patriots and missed 2019 with a knee injury. Rivers could earn an expanded role if he can stay healthy following the offseason departures of Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins and Elandon Roberts, but his injury issues to this point make him difficult to rely on.

    Published: Tue, Jun 23 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Making progress through injury

    Rivers is rehabbing his knee injury at the Patriots' facility, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Rivers has missed two of the last three seasons due to knee injuries, but he's aiming toward a return to action in 2020. The 2017 third-round pick has six NFL games under his belt, and he's recorded two tackles and a sack. If Kyle Van Noy doesn't re-sign in New England, Rivers could be in line for increased duties once healthy.

    Published: Mon, Feb 10 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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