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

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

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

From @NFLGameDay: #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is expected to start for Miami, while #Colts QB Philip Rivers will likely need surgery following the season to repair a plantar plate rupture. But he’ll play on the injury, which could also be described as a really bad turf toe. https://t.co/rIAOWJuvmE

He is still expected to start Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

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.