Colts’ Philip Rivers earns ‘best leader’ endorsement from breakout wide receiver

Story byNukul Jashoria, ClutchPointsThu, December 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM UTC·2 min readColts’ Philip Rivers earns ‘best leader’ endorsement from breakout wide receiver appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Philip Rivers’ unexpected return to the NFL has quickly become one of the most surprising storylines of the 2025 NFL season, and despite a lopsided 48-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, his leadership impact inside the Indianapolis Colts’ locker room is already clear. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter the game, wide receiver Alec Pierce offered a powerful endorsement of Rivers’ presence, speaking in the locker room about what separates the veteran quarterback from others he has played with.“I think he’s the best leader I’ve ever seen just in terms of commanding the room,” Pierce said, via Andrew Chernoff of WISH-TV. “He’s got that, and everyone’s going to respect him.