Indianapolis Colts Turn to 44-Year-Old Philip Rivers Amid QB Crisis - Good Choice?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Colts signing Philip Rivers to their practice squad.

Philip Rivers, the longtime Chargers quarterback who retired after the 2020 season, has unexpectedly returned to the NFL at age 44 by signing with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad. The Colts are dealing with a severe quarterback shortage after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, Anthony Richardson remained sidelined and rookie Riley Leonard suffered a knee injury. Rivers, who had officially retired as a Charger earlier in 2025 and had been coaching high school football, is joining Indianapolis primarily as a depth option and veteran mentor, though the team could activate him if needed. Despite questions about his readiness after years away, former teammates and analysts believe his competitiveness and familiarity with the coaching staff could make him a useful emergency option during the Colts’ playoff push. Is Philip Rivers the Colts’ best option?