The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.

Philip Rivers has officially rejoined the NFL, signing with the Colts' practice squad after Daniel Jones sustained a season-ending injury, and could potentially become the starter come Sunday when Indy takes on the Seahawks.

Rivers officially ended his five-year retirement, signing a practice squad deal with the Colts on Tuesday. The move comes after a quarterback injury crisis in Indianapolis. The 44-year-old last played in the NFL in the 2020 season and has spent the interim years coaching high school football in Alabama.

The Seattle Seahawks came into their Week 2 matchup with the San Diego Chargers looking unstoppable. Having won the previous season's Super Bowl by 35 points, S

The Indianapolis Colts anounced Saturday that Philip Rivers has been signed to the team’s 53-man active roster ahead of a Sunday showdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

Philip Rivers ' return to the gridiron is being fast-tracked, as the Indianapolis Colts will start the 44-year-old at quarterback for their Week 15 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network. Rivers ended his five-year retirement on Tuesday, signing with the Colts practice squad. Now, he's once again a starting quarterback.

The Indianapolis Colts have promoted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the active roster, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday’s crucial game at Seattle.

There has been a lot of hate being flung Philip Rivers' way from certain corners of the NFL universe. There are people who think it's wrong that this 44-year old former Chargers QB has been signed on to play with the Colts in Week 15 after not having played in the NFL in nearly five years.