Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that veteran quarterback Philip Rivers is excited upon his return to the NFL following a lengthy absence.

Former NFL QB Cam Newton called the Indianapolis Colts' signing of 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad a "slap in the face."

Indianapolis is a good team, but its lack of stability at the quarterback position will continue to hurt them Sunday in Seattle. Unless either Riley or Rivers can pull off the unthinkable, the Colts will drop their fourth straight game while the Seahawks will pick up their fourth straight win. Pick: Seahawks -13.5, Under 40.5

NFL legend Warren Moon offered cautionary advice to Philip Rivers as the 44-year-old quarterback prepares a surprising return to the Indianapolis Colts after a five-year hiatus.

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The extended time in retirement, Rivers' age and the quick ramp-up period raise questions about whether the former Colts and Chargers standout would be proficient in leading an offense in 2025. Indianapolis is desperate to find out after Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, and Rivers has something to prove to himself.

Aaron Glenn is ready to call it a comeback, too. OK, not really. But the New York Jets coach, who last played in the NFL in 2008, was inspired by quarterback Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to sign this week and possibly start Sunday for Indianapolis at Seattle.