Philip Rivers Weighs NFL Comeback as Colts Face Quarterback Crisis
So here’s the story everyone’s talking about right now: Philip Rivers — yes, the same Philip Rivers who retired, started coaching high school football, and just recently became a grandfather — is suddenly back in the NFL conversation. And not just in a casual, rumor-mill way. The Indianapolis Colts are actually bringing him in for a visit, hoping he might help stabilize a quarterback situation that has gone completely off the rails.
The timing could not be more chaotic for Indianapolis. Their starter, Daniel Jones, had already been pushing through a broken fibula when he went down with a season-ending Achilles injury. It happened during a tough loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his frustration was clear as he slammed his helmet into the turf. Then, the rookie who stepped in for him — Riley Leonard — picked up a knee injury of his own. He’s being listed as week-to-week, which essentially means the Colts are hanging on and hoping for the best.
With all that happening, the team was left with only Brett Rypien as a fully healthy option heading into Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks. And that’s not exactly where any playoff-hopeful team wants to be. So, naturally, the Colts looked around the league… and then looked outside it.
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According to multiple reports, Rivers will be hosted by the Colts for a visit, and he’s being considered for a practice squad spot — a move that would allow the team to elevate him quickly if needed. NFL Network reported that the team wants to see if he’s physically ready. Meanwhile, ESPN noted that Rivers himself is still deciding if he actually wants to play again. But the fact that he’s flying to Indianapolis says plenty.
It’s easy to forget just how solid Rivers was during his final NFL season, which, coincidentally, was spent with the Colts in 2020. At 39 years old, he started all 16 games, threw for more than 4,100 yards, and put up 24 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. Indianapolis finished 11-5 before falling to the Bills in the playoffs. He announced his retirement shortly afterward, but his name never really disappeared from comeback rumors. Even the 49ers admitted he would’ve been their emergency option for Super Bowl LVII if their injuries had gotten any worse.
Since retiring, Rivers has been coaching high school football back in Alabama. But now, the Colts — dealing with one of the roughest injury streaks of the season — are calling him again.
And honestly, the timing makes sense. They’ve dropped three straight games, their playoff hopes are slipping, and they need someone who can walk in with experience, leadership, and a working knowledge of the offense. Rivers checks all those boxes.
Whether he ultimately suits up again is still uncertain. But one thing is clear: the idea of Philip Rivers returning to the NFL at 44 isn’t just talk this time — it’s on the table, and both sides are taking it seriously.
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