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Philip Rivers returns: What has he been doing since retiring?

Philip Rivers returns: What Colts practice-squad QB has been doing since his 2021 retirement

Philip Rivers, the longtime NFL quarterback who last played in 2020, is making a stunning comeback.  The QB-needy Indianapolis Colts (8-5), who have lost three consecutive games, brought him in for a workout on Monday that "went well," per The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Colts may start Rivers in Week 15; history hints that it wouldn't go well
JJ Watt shares a great tidbit about Rivers' return to the Colts
Colts contacted Derek Carr during their quarterback search
NFL executives, coach voice major concerns about Ravens' Lamar Jackson
Patriots' Drake Maye eyeing 'the big one' ahead of massive game vs. Bills 
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 10
Brian Schottenheimer reveals Cowboys' biggest flaw 

Brian Schottenheimer reveals Cowboys' biggest flaw 

Even with the tough loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 14, the Cowboys still have a clear path to make the playoffs.

Brian Schottenheimer says personnel changes may take place on special teams
The Cowboys' path to the playoffs is clearer than ever
Does Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer have lingering concerns about George Pickens' effort?
Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / December 10
Are Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry still safe despite Browns' woeful record?

Are Kevin Stefanski, Andrew Berry still safe despite Browns' woeful record?

It's been another disappointing season in Cleveland. Is a regime change in order?

Browns turn to Shedeur Sanders as full-time starter, signal future direction
Browns' Shedeur Sanders call should silence Deshaun Watson chatter until 2026
Titans' Jeffery Simmons shares huge prediction about Browns' Shedeur Sanders
The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams
The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / December 10
Eagles reportedly could make shocking QB move in 2026

Eagles reportedly could make shocking QB move in 2026 amid Jalen Hurts' struggles

On-and-off questions about Hurts' future have hovered over the Eagles since at least January 2024.

Nick Sirianni addresses Eagles' continued offensive struggles
Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes unwanted NFL history with wild 'MNF' blunder
Eagles' Nick Sirianni announces decision about possibly benching Jalen Hurts
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz
Shedeur Sanders News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

How many of the rookie NFL quarterbacks with the most passing yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz
The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz
The 'NFL quarterback all-time wins leaders' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 10
Mike Tomlin's comments about being on hot seat don't hold up

Mike Tomlin's comments about being on hot seat don't hold up

Tomlin addressed rumors that he's on the hot seat, and his comments don't necessarily match reality.

Mike Tomlin issues challenge to disgruntled Steelers fans ahead of Dolphins game
Ben Roethlisberger advises Steelers to embrace 'outside noise' regarding Mike Tomlin
The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history
The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Philip Rivers News / Yardbarker / December 10
Colts reportedly made this practice schedule change with Rivers in mind

Colts reportedly made this practice schedule change with Philip Rivers in mind

A desperate Colts side brought Rivers out of retirement by agreeing to add the 44-year-old quarterback to their practice squad on Tuesday. 

Riley Leonard news only worsens Colts' QB problems
Will Anthony Richardson Sr. be available to save Colts after brutal Daniel Jones injury?
Colts may have viewed Philip Rivers as an option before Daniel Jones injury
Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10
Could Giants land Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman as next HC?

Could Giants land Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman as next HC?

Freeman has a 78.2 percent winning percentage in four full seasons with the Fighting Irish, compiling a 43-12 record.

Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest
Notre Dame AD points to major rift with ACC as playoff fallout takes a new turn
'Permanent damage'? CFP-snubbed Notre Dame vents about ACC
The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams
The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / December 10
Eagles HC announces decision about possibly benching Jalen Hurts

Eagles' Nick Sirianni announces decision about possibly benching Jalen Hurts

Hurts committed five total giveaways in the 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that dropped the Eagles to 8-5 this past Monday night. 

Eagles' Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown accept blame after 'MNF' loss to Chargers
Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes unwanted NFL history with wild 'MNF' blunder
Nick Sirianni addresses Eagles' continued offensive struggles
The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams
The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 10
Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest

Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest

Freeman has been worth every penny the Irish invested in him since they promoted him from defensive coordinator to head coach in 2021.

Why former player believes it was a mistake keeping Notre Dame out of CFP
Paul Finebaum rips Notre Dame's reaction to missing CFP: 'Quite frankly embarrassing'
CFP-snubbed Notre Dame should have played in bowl
The 'Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year' quiz
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 10
This Daniel Jones move 'not totally off the table' for Colts after injury

This Daniel Jones move 'not totally off the table' for Colts after injury

Far more questions than answers exist regarding the future of Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones after Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles.

Colts may have viewed Philip Rivers as an option before Daniel Jones injury
Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well
The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history
The 'NFL QB seven rushing-TD seasons' quiz
Lamar Jackson News / Yardbarker / December 10
NFL execs, coach voice major concerns about Ravens' Lamar Jackson

NFL executives, coach voice major concerns about Ravens' Lamar Jackson

Following the Ravens' 27-22 loss to the Steelers that dropped Baltimore to 6-7, unnamed NFL executives spoke with Jeff Howe of The Athletic about what they've seen from Jackson since early November.

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gives verdict on controversial Isaiah Likely play in win over Ravens
Alex Highsmith calls Super Bowl shot after Steelers' win over Ravens
Controversial call could have changed AFC North race for Steelers, Ravens
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / December 10
What Titans' Cam Ward reportedly wants from next head coach

What Titans' Cam Ward reportedly wants from his next head coach

The rookie quarterback and 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick lost his first head coach in his career when the Titans fired Brian Callahan in October.

Titans' Jeffery Simmons shares huge prediction about Browns' Shedeur Sanders
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
 The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
 The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 10
Colts may have viewed Philip Rivers as an option before Daniel Jones injury

Colts may have viewed Philip Rivers as an option before Daniel Jones injury

Were the Colts thinking about Rivers even before Jones got hurt?

Possible Philip Rivers-Colts reunion is a wild, terrible idea
Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well
Philip Rivers returns: What Colts practice-squad QB has been doing since his 2021 retirement
The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history
The 'Last first-round quarterback drafted by each NFL team' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 10
Roethlisberger advises Steelers to embrace 'outside noise' regarding Tomlin

Ben Roethlisberger advises Steelers to embrace 'outside noise' regarding Mike Tomlin

Just last week, Roethlisberger was among the noteworthy members of the NFL community who were suggesting that the Steelers and Tomlin should agree to part ways in January.

Alex Highsmith calls Super Bowl shot after Steelers' win over Ravens
Mike Tomlin issues challenge to disgruntled Steelers fans ahead of Dolphins game
Steelers insider names source regarding Mike Tomlin contract leak
Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams
The '2015 NFL season statistical leaders' quiz
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 10
What Rivers' last NFL coach told QB about returning to Colts

What Philip Rivers' last NFL coach told QB about returning to Colts

The Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending torn Achilles tendon this past weekend, and first-choice backup Anthony Richardson Sr. is sidelined due to an orbital fracture.

Will Anthony Richardson Sr. be available to save Colts after brutal Daniel Jones injury?
Riley Leonard news only worsens Colts' QB problems
Are Colts planning to start Philip Rivers vs. Seahawks after remarkable return?
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 9
Mike Tomlin wants fans to show up amid hot-seat talk

Mike Tomlin issues challenge to disgruntled Steelers fans ahead of Dolphins game

During the Pittsburgh Steelers' 26-7 home loss to the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 30, angry Steelers fans chanted for the club to fire head coach Mike Tomlin.

Steelers insider names source regarding Tomlin contract leak
Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gives verdict on controversial Isaiah Likely play in win
Pete Carroll shares defiant message about controversial decision in loss
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles discusses quick turnaround after loss to Saints
Do Jets players want to see more of rookie QB Brady Cook?
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 9
Eagles' skid makes Jerry Jones feel like he can soar

Eagles' skid makes Cowboys owner Jerry Jones feel like he can soar

The Philadelphia Eagles have given the Dallas Cowboys yet another break during the most crucial stretch of the season. 

The Cowboys' path to the playoffs is now clearer than ever
Is Cowboys' Jones more concerned about George Pickens' effort than before?
Eagles' Jalen Hurts makes unwanted NFL history with wild 'MNF' blunder
Eagles' Hurts, A.J. Brown accept blame after 'MNF' loss to Chargers
Nick Sirianni addresses Eagles' continued offensive struggles
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 9
NFL fan-base satisfaction index: How floundering Eagles, Giants and your team rate

NFL fan-base satisfaction index: How floundering Eagles, Giants and your team rate

This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions.

Chiefs' playoff chances hinging on help from top divisional rival
How Chiefs pass-catchers contributed to the team's downfall in 2025
Why 2025 is Bills QB Josh Allen's most valuable season yet
How Bucs plan to help Emeka Egbuka bounce back from drop in loss to Saints
NFL Draft intel: Answering the biggest questions about the 2026 class
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 140-receiving-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Active 140-receiving-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to record at least 140 receiving yards in more than one game can you name in five minutes?

Peter Woods News / Yardbarker / December 9
Clemson's awful 2025 shouldn't sink Peter Woods' NFL Draft stock

Clemson's awful 2025 shouldn't sink Peter Woods' NFL Draft stock

Listed at 6-foot-3, 315 pounds, Woods has the size NFL teams covet in DTs.

Penn State DL Zane Durant opts out of Pinstripe Bowl, makes NFL Draft decision
NFL Draft intel: Answering the biggest questions about the 2026 class
The all-time college football service academy team
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 9
Packers’ Matt LaFleur shares update on Dontayvion Wicks

‘Need him out there’: Packers’ Matt LaFleur shares update on Dontayvion Wicks

Even more help could be on the way for Jordan Love and Green Bay’s offense.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur expands on alleged feud with Bears' Ben Johnson
Tom Brady breaks down brutal Caleb Williams interception in Bears' loss to Packers
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
The 'Active 140-receiving-yard game leaders' quiz
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 9
Colts may start Rivers; history suggests that it wouldn't go well

Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well

If he starts against Seattle, history says it won't go well for the fourth pick of the 2004 NFL Draft.

Are Colts planning to start Philip Rivers vs. Seahawks after remarkable return?
Philip Rivers returns: What Colts practice-squad QB has been doing since his 2021 retirement
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz
Philip Rivers News / Yardbarker / December 9
Are Colts planning to start Philip Rivers vs. Seahawks?

Are Colts planning to start Philip Rivers vs. Seahawks after remarkable return?

One of the most unexpected returns in NFL history became a reality when multiple reports confirmed on Tuesday that the Indianapolis Colts were signing the 44-year-old Rivers to their practice squad.

Philip Rivers returns: What Colts practice-squad QB has been doing since his 2021 retirement
The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams
The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

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