OT: Philip Rivers to start Sunday for the Colts(possibly)

[Shane]

Wow…

Philip Rivers 'excited' but Colts' QB situation still fluid — ESPN

The Colts will wait to see how this week of practice goes before deciding who will start Sunday at quarterback but Philip Rivers, 44, is under serious consideration.

apple.news

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Back after a mere 1,800 days.

 

[TJ]

I’m so stoked for this. Glad there’s a player older than me in the league again.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Aristocrats!

 

[Shane]

I remember Vinnie Testaverde did something like this, but I don’t think he was off and out of the league for five years? And I’m pretty sure he clowned/owned us when he did it.

 

[AZCB34]

And I’m pretty sure he clowned/owned us when he did it.

Didn’t narrow down the field much even though you are discussing Vinnie. The list of QBs who have clowned/owned the Cardinals is massive

 

[Shane]

Didn’t narrow down the field much even though you are discussing Vinnie. The list of QBs who have clowned/owned the Cardinals is massive

Not after being retired and coming back at well over 40

 

[slanidrac16]

I’m waiting for, We should of signed him. He’s better than Brissett.

 

[Shane]

I’m waiting for, We should have signed him. He’s better than Brissett.

Oh, if he goes out and performs well, somebody will say it lol

 

[QuebecCard]

Is Philip the first grandfather to play in the League?

 

[Dback Jon]

Is Philip the first grandfather to play in the League?

Looks like a lot of people are asking that - I googled "Has a grandfather and it filled in the rest.

Yes, grandfathers have played in the NFL, with Brett Favre being the first known active player to become a grandfather and play in 2010, and recently, Philip Rivers came out of retirement at age 44, becoming a grandfather and potentially the second to play in the league, highlighting that it's rare but possible. Rivers signed to the Colts' practice squad in late 2025 to address injuries, creating buzz as he juggled family life and a return to the field.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Cam Newton being mad about this is hilarious. He is 8 years younger though

 

[RON_IN_OC]

I remember Vinnie Testaverde did something like this, but I don’t think he was off and out of the league for five years? And I’m pretty sure he clowned/owned us when he did it.

Testaverde came off the couch at age 78 for the Panthers and destroyed the Cardinals.

 

[TJ]

Is Philip the first grandfather to play in the League?

Favre

 

[daves]

Cam Newton being mad about this is hilarious. He is 8 years younger though

Kaepernick just turned 38....

 

[Brian in Mesa]

I remember Vinnie Testaverde did something like this, but I don’t think he was off and out of the league for five years? And I’m pretty sure he clowned/owned us when he did it.

I think the closest in age to do what Rivers is doing was Steve DeBerg. He was out of the league for roughly 1,780-something days before a brief comeback.

 

[Stout]

Kaepernick just turned 38....

Monti's next QB.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Monti's next QB.

He'd be great in a victory formation...

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

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[some dumb guy]

He'd be great in a victory formation...

UH....Cardinal's!!!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

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[Ronin]

Source: Colts expected to start Rivers vs. Seattle

Philip Rivers, who came out of retirement this week to help the Colts address their void at quarterback, is expected to start Sunday against the Seahawks, a source told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[Cardinal88]

You got to love the guys humor/candidness. For me personally, he is the only reason I will be watching the NFL this week. Cards are so bad, I'll be flying home from Houston during the Cards game because I don't give a rat's arse. And, I've been a season ticket holder for going on 30 years.

 

[WisconsinCard]

Now his Hall of Fame eligibility year is 2031 assuming he doesn't play next year too.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

You got to love the guys humor/candidness. For me personally, he is the only reason I will be watching the NFL this week. Cards are so bad, I'll be flying home from Houston during the Cards game because I don't give a rat's arse. And, I've been a season ticket holder for going on 30 years.

Only? There is a lot more going on in the NFL this week than this...