It took Daniel Jones to suffer an Achilles injury and backup signal-caller Riley Leonard’s status to be put in question for Colts coach Shane Steichen to go into his emergency quarterback contacts.

In a stunning move on Tuesday, the Colts signed long-retired Philip Rivers to the practice squad at 44 years old. The quarterback, who was in the league for 17 years, talks weekly with Steichen since they last worked together in 2019 with the Chargers.

By signing with the practice squad and attending a team workout on Monday, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection is available to play as soon as Sunday afternoon against the Seahawks and immediately becomes the league’s oldest player.

Uncle Phil pic.twitter.com/nmfQzmZD2F — Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) December 10, 2025

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