Philip Rivers will unretire and join the Indianapolis Colts practice squad at 44 years old as the team attempts to replace the injured Daniel Jones at QB.

But, Rivers has Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford chasing him for the seventh spot at the same time. Stafford currently has 63,163 yards after Week 14 this season. He’s trailing Rivers by 277 yards, which could be doable in one game. Stafford might have to keep chasing Rivers if he gets some action on the field and increases his all-time total.

The Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson, and Frank Schwab explore whether 44-year-old Philip Rivers could help the ailing Colts. Plus, the Athletic's Zach Berman joins the show to break down the Eagles' OT loss on MNF to the Chargers.

Colts practice-squad quarterback Philip Rivers instantly has been installed as an 18-1 proposition to win the 2025 comeback player of the year award at one major sportsbook. At another, he’s 15-1. At both, Rivers is third on the list of odds, behind 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey at -140 and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott at +125.

Philip Rivers could try to hold off a close pursuer in career passing yards and reset the clock on his Hall of Fame consideration.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Steelers' Mike Tomlin Had the Most Hysterical Reaction to Colts, Philip Rivers News. Like much of the NFL, Mike Tomlin appeared to be caught off guard by the news of Philip Rivers returning to the league, or at least a question regarding his return.

The Indianapolis Colts had Super Bowl dreams before Daniel Jones' breakout season came to an end because of a torn Achilles.