Philip Rivers is not 'counting down the years' to making the Hall of Fame

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A return to an active NFL roster would restart the five-year waiting period for his Hall of Fame eligibility.

Rivers stated that delaying his potential Hall of Fame induction was not a factor in his decision to return.

The 44-year-old quarterback last played in an NFL game in January 2021 with the Colts.

INDIANAPOLIS – Just weeks ago, Philip Rivers learned he’d been named a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist in his first year of eligibility. But the legendary Chargers quarterback who ended his career (or so he thought at the time) with a final season in Indianapolis in 2020, has put that potential accolade to the side as he pursues a potential return with the Colts .

At the moment, the Colts have only signed Rivers to the practice squad, but should he be elev