Philip Rivers’ return to the NFL was already a headline, but it took an unexpected turn when something close to him became the punchline for a rival coach. After signing with the Colts ‘ practice squad, the attention around Rivers has once again gained spotlight. As the buzz grows around his potential week 15 return, the chatter turned different when Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell took a playful jab a step too far.

“I was actually getting ready to text him happy 44th birthday coming up; I may have added a line or two once I saw that report,” O’Connell said during a media interaction.

“I’m not surprised at all; I know for a fact he’s got a full-scale practice field at his house, and he’s got enough folks in his family to form a team if he needs to. Philip Rivers is o

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