US EditionQB Philip Rivers Eager to Get Back in the Game with the Colts After Coming Out of Retirement
The Colts signed 44-year-old Rivers to address injuries at quarterback, preserving playoff hopes after losing three QBs, with Rivers eligible to play this Sunday.
- On Dec. 9, 2025, the Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old quarterback, to their practice squad.
- After Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles, rookie Riley Leonard reported a sore right knee and Anthony Richardson remains on injured reserve with an orbital fracture.
- Colts coach Shane Steichen contacted Rivers, who agreed to fly to Indianapolis for a Monday night workout that impressed team officials.
- If activated, Philip Rivers would become the NFL's oldest player and promotion would restart his Hall of Fame waiting period, affecting Indianapolis' playoff hopes.
- General manager Chris Ballard's midseason trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner signaled a win-now approach, leaving the Indianapolis Colts thin at quarterback after a 7-1 start slipped to 8-5.
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Why Philip Rivers, 44, left ‘comfortable life’ for shock NFL chance with Colts
In a stunning move on Monday, the Colts signed long-retired Philip Rivers to the practice squad at 44-years-old. The quarterback, who was in the league for 17 years, talks weekly with Steichen since they last worked together in 2019 with the Chargers.
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QB Philip Rivers eager to get back in the game with the Colts after coming out of retirement
Philip Rivers wanted one more shot at winning that elusive Super Bowl ring. So the 44-year-old grandfather and Hall of Fame semifinalist is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Indianapolis Colts.
What Can The Colts Expect From Philip Rivers?
Source: Perry Knotts / Getty Philip Rivers is back with the Indianapolis Colts. Yes, that is a real sentence in the year 2025. The 44-year-old quarterback last played January of 2021, when the Colts went to Buffalo and lost in the Wild Card Round to the Bills. The Colts wanted to bring Rivers back at the time for a 2nd season, but he instead decided to call it a career. Now, almost five years later, Rivers is back and will presumably start for …
Is it time to write off the Eagles and what should we make of Philip Rivers signing with the Colts?
Danny Parkins, Wilie Colon and Coach Eric Mangini debate whether it’s time to write off the Philadelphia Eagles and reacts to the talk of Philip Rivers signing with the Indianapolis Colts.
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