After spending five years away from the NFL , Philip Rivers is out of retirement. The 44-year-old quarterback signed Tuesday with the Indianapolis Colts to join their practice squad. There is a chance he could play in his first game since 2020 when the team travels to face the Seattle Seahawks . Contributing to the Colts' playoff push is a challenge that Rivers said he is excited to tackle.

The extended time in retirement, Rivers' age and the quick ramp-up period raise questions about whether the former Colts and Chargers standout would be proficient in leading an offense in 2025. Indianapolis is desperate to find out after Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury , and Rivers has something to prove to himself.

"I wasn't really hanging on to any hope of playi

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