INDIANAPOLIS Philip Rivers will start as quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, according to the NFL.

The Colts officially signed the 44-year-old quarterback to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Saturday. Rivers hasn't played in the NFL since the 2020 playoffs.

The Colts were forced to bring Rivers back after losing starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending Achilles injury last week. Backup Riley Leonard is hurt and Anthony Richardson remains out with an eye injury.

Rivers had been coaching high school football in Alabama since retiring in 2021. Head coach Shane Steichen called him Sunday night, and Rivers worked out at the team facility Monday before deciding to return.

Rivers comeback resets his Hall of Fame eligibility.

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