"At 44 years young, Philip Rivers is back in the NFL. On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that Rivers -- who retired from professional football following the 2020 season after a 17-year career -- would be re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts, the team with which he originally ended his career. The Colts are going through something of a crisis at the quarterback position, with Daniel Jones out for the season, Anthony Richardson Sr. on injured reserve and Riley Leonard's availability not guaranteed."
"Having just celebrated his 44th birthday on Monday, there's no shortage of tidbits about his return that catch the eye. Rivers' eldest daughter, for instance, is a few months older than the 23-year-old rookie Leonard. During Rivers' final season he handed the ball off to then-rookie Jonathan Taylor -- who is now a soon-to-be three-time Pro Bowler and six-year NFL veteran in his own right."
Philip Rivers, 44, has re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts after retiring following the 2020 season and a 17-year career. The Colts face a quarterback crisis with Daniel Jones out for the season, Anthony Richardson Sr. on injured reserve, and Riley Leonard's availability uncertain, creating a need for an experienced emergency option. Rivers recently celebrated his 44th birthday and is a grandparent with a six-month-old grandson. Family-age contrasts underscore Rivers' longevity in the sport, including connections to Jonathan Taylor and rookie Tyler Warren. Rivers would not be the first grandparent to play in NFL history.
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