Philip Rivers might not just return to the NFL after a five-year hiatus, the 44-year-old could be in play to start for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Seattle.

The Colts made their reunion with former quarterback Rivers official Wednesday, adding him to the practice squad before his first team workout in the NFL since 2021.

Indianapolis lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) for the season in their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and Monday night worked out Rivers because of injuries behind Jones.

Rivers, a good friend who was coached by current Colts coach Shane Steichen for six seasons with the Chargers, said he was watching the game and saw the play happen live before thinking his phone might actually ring.

"I thought," Rivers said Wednesday, "I wonder if S

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