The Denver Broncos' season just changed immensely in one moment.
They had only just knocked off the Buffalo Bills to advance to the AFC Championship Game. That's when Sean Payton told reporters that Bo Nix had fractured his ankle.
Nix will miss the rest of the playoffs.
Jarrett Stidham is slated to start now, with Sam Ehlinger as the new backup.
Broncos fans started wondering about Philip Rivers, though.
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Can the Broncos sign Philip Rivers?
No, the Broncos can't sign Philip Rivers to replace Bo Nix.
But it's not because players aren't available to be signed in the playoffs. Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers nearly did that during Brock Purdy's rookie season before deciding against it.
Why can't the Broncos sign Philip Rivers?
The Broncos can't sign Philip Rivers because he was under active-roster contract with the Colts when the season ended.
If he had been on the practice squad, he would've been available.
But as an active roster player, he wouldn't become a free agent until the new league year begins in March.
That makes him unavailable to help the Broncos.
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