"The Colts lost starter Daniel Jones for the season after he tore his achilles on Sunday, while their first-round pick in 2023, Anthony Richardson, is out with a broken orbital bone he suffered in October. With backup Riley Leonard dealing with a knee injury, the Colts turned to the 44-year-old Rivers, who retired at the end of the 2020 season."
"Rivers, known for his enthusiasm and intensity during his playing career, said he was delighted with his chance to return to the NFL. Something about it excited me and it's kind of one of those deals, the door opens and you either walk through it and find out if you can do it or you run from it, he said. I know there's risk involved, what may or may not happen, but the only way to find out is going for it."
The Colts lost starter Daniel Jones for the season after he tore his Achilles, and first-round pick Anthony Richardson remains out with a broken orbital bone. Backup Riley Leonard is dealing with a knee injury, prompting the team to pursue 44-year-old Philip Rivers out of retirement. Rivers retired after the 2020 season, has coached high school football, and recently welcomed his first grandchild. Colts head coach Shane Steichen, a close friend of Rivers, approached him about returning and did not rule out Rivers starting Sunday's game. Rivers said the opportunity excited him, acknowledged risks, and expressed confidence in handling NFL physical challenges despite admitting he may be heavier now.
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