Colts reportedly sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with QB Daniel Jones injured

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After a five-year absence, Philip Rivers is back in the NFL. The 44-year-old reportedly agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on Tuesday, days after the team lost starter Daniel Jones to an Achilles injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Despite not playing since the 2020 NFL season, Rivers' name popped up in rumors Monday, as it was reported the Colts brought in the veteran passer for a workout. That workout apparently went well enough that the Colts decided to sign Rivers to the practice squad despite his age and lack of recent experience in the NFL.

While the move comes as a massive shock considering Rivers' NFL career looked to be long over, the Colts had a few reasons for bringing back the soon-to-be 18-year pro. Rivers has a history playing with Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who served as the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator when Rivers was with the team. Rivers also has familiarity with the Colts, as his final NFL season came with the team.

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It's unclear whether Richardson or Leonard would be the team's preferred starter over Rivers if all three players are healthy. That could be a decision the Colts have to make down the stretch depending on how things shake out in the coming weeks.

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1. He would be eligible for the Hall of Fame next year, if he doesn't play a single down.

If he does play even a single down, that 5-year delay between last playing and HOF eligibility resets.

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2. Inspired and without other options, Dolphins considering calling Dan Marino. n/t