NFL Comeback at 44: Philip Rivers Eyes Colts Return

Retired NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is in talks to return to professional football. The 44-year-old is discussing a potential comeback with the Indianapolis Colts. Rivers last played for the Colts in the 2020 season. He retired from the league after the 2021 season, which he did not play. The Colts are currently facing a quarterback crisis. Their starter, Anthony Richardson, is out for the season with a shoulder injury. His backup, Gardner Minshew, is now dealing with a thumb issue. This has led the team to explore emergency options. Rivers, who knows the team's system, is a logical candidate. If he plays, Rivers would become the oldest quarterback to start an NFL game since 2012. The move is seen as a short-term solution for the playoff-hopeful Colts. No final agreement has been announced. The team may also consider other available free-agent quarterbacks.