Philip Rivers is the name dominating headlines in NFL fandom after he came out of retirement to join the Indianapolis Colts. The 44-year-old veteran joined the Colts’ practice on December 8, 2025, and his return out of retirement shocked everyone. The reason for this surprising move is the multiple injuries the Colts have been dealing with. For the uninitiated, Colts starter, Daniel Joes is out due to a season-ending torn Achilles, while Riley Leonard is sidelined due to a knee injury. Not only that, rookie, Anthony Richardson is also unavailable to the Colts due to an injury.
Why Philip Rivers returns to the NFL at 44? Here’s everything you need to know about the Indianapolis Colts’ injury crisis
As a result, the Indianapolis Colts sought reinforcements and put their faith and money in Philip Rivers. The veteran quarterback (QB) visited the Colts’ training on his 44th birthday, December 8, and to everyone’s surprise, Rivers looked absolutely sharp. Within 24 hours, he was signed to the Colts’ practice squad, the news broke the internet, and the topic became a mass discussion among NFL fans.
