The Indianapolis Colts sent shockwaves through the NFL earlier in the week when it was announced they were signing retired star quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad following a rash of injuries at the QB position.
The longtime Chargers signal caller hadn’t played a snap of football since the 2020 season, and he had also been officially retired since January of 2021.
Despite this long layoff, Rivers appears to be on the verge of making his return to the gridiron at 44 years old, with ESPN insider Pete Thamel reporting that Indianapolis is activating the veteran from the practice squad ahead of this Sunday’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
Colts are activating Philip Rivers to their active roster from their practice squad, paving the way for him to make his first NFL start in five years Sunday at Seattle.By signing to the active roster today, Rivers also now will go from being a semi-finalist for this year’s Pro… pic.twitter.com/fMjGuSGvVJ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2025A 2004 first-round draft pick out of North Carolina State, Rivers spent the first 16 years of his professional career with the Chargers, where he became one of the most consistent quarterbacks of the 2000s and 2010s, before spending his last season with the Colts in 2020.
Over his 17 seasons in the NFL, Rivers racked up over 63,000 passing yards, 421 passing touchdowns, and completed just under 65% of his passes. He was also named to 8 Pro Bowls during this stretch, and was the 2013 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Now, he’ll be looking to add the title of “Super Bowl Champion” to his resume in 2025 with the Colts.
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