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Philip Rivers He reportedly joined the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, nearly five years since he played his last NFL game.
Rivers, who turned 44 this week and recently became a grandfather, will be on the team's practice squad early this week, according to multiple reports.
Last time he played in the NFL, Coltsin the 2020 season.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers on the sideline during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 6, 2020. (Troy Taormina/USA Today Sports)
The Colts have a major problem at quarterback, with Daniel Jones out for the season with a torn Achilles, Anthony Richardson out with a fractured orbital bone and Riley Leonard dealing with a knee injury. Brett Rypien is also an option.
Rivers was a good candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. eight-time professional bowler amassed 63,440 passing yards and 421 passing touchdowns over his 17-year career.
“It’s not hard to decide who gives them the best chance,” said a source close to Rivers. Athletic.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers prior to playing against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild card game at Bills Stadium on January 9, 2021. (Rich Barnes/USA Today Sports)
Given Rivers' age and the fact that he has been out of the NFL for some time, the Colts may have to rely on the legs and shoulders of star running back Jonathan Taylor. He leads the NFL with 1,356 yards and 16 touchdowns. He has carried the ball 247 times this season.
Previously, Rivers was open to becoming New Orleans Saints quarterback in 2021, and the San Francisco 49ers acknowledged he was their choice if they made it to the 2023 Super Bowl when Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson were both injured during the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. But he never took advantage of this opportunity.
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He spent most of his career with the San Diego Chargers. His time with the Colts could be his last shot at a Super Bowl title.
Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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