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Cam Newton Sounds Off On Indianapolis Colts Signing Philip Rivers

Cam Newton Sounds Off On Indianapolis Colts Signing Philip Rivers

Cam Newton, a man who once defined a generation of football with his Superman persona, is now left wondering why his phone isn’t ringing. In a move that feels like a script from a sports comedy, 44-year-old Philip Rivers, a quarterback who was last seen coaching high school football, has been pulled out of retirement by the Indianapolis Colts.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 11
Coaches, executives expect 'disaster' if Rivers plays for Colts

Coaches, executives expect 'disaster' if Philip Rivers plays for Colts in NFL return

The 44-year-old Rivers ending his retirement to sign with the Colts' practice squad this week became the most interesting NFL-related story of the first half of December. 

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
49ers HC reflects on talks with Philip Rivers during 2022 season

49ers' Kyle Shanahan reflects on talks with Philip Rivers during 2022 season

The 44-year-old Rivers came out of retirement to join the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad this week.

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NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 11
Colts Pursued Broncos QB While Calling Philip Rivers

Colts Pursued Broncos QB While Calling Philip Rivers

The Indianapolis Colts nearly had a second dramatic storyline to build on the Philip Rivers saga. According to Parker Gabriel with The Denver Post, the Colts contacted 2021 sixth-round pick and current Denver Broncos practice squad quarterback Sam Ehlinger to see if he wanted to rejoin the team after Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles tendon.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Mike Macdonald addresses 'tricky' matchup against Colts, Philip Rivers

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald addresses 'tricky' matchup against Colts, Philip Rivers

As of Thursday morning, it certainly appeared that recently-unretired quarterback Philip Rivers will start for the 8-5 Indianapolis Colts when they play at the 10-3 Seattle Seahawks.

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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.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 11
Colts could turn to Philip Rivers in battle vs. Seahawks, Father Time

Colts could turn to Philip Rivers in battle vs. Seahawks, Father Time

Philip Rivers didn't sound like a guy coming out of retirement to sit on the bench. Rivers, 44, an eight-time Pro Bowl participant and Pro Football Hall

DeForest Buckner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Colts make huge DeForest Buckner injury move before Seahawks game

Colts make huge DeForest Buckner injury move before Seahawks game

The Indianapolis Colts lost their third straight game in Week 14. The Jacksonville Jaguars surpassed Indianapolis for the division lead with last Sunday’s 36-19 win.

Indianapolis Colts News / LWOSports.com / December 10
From Retirement to the Playoff Hunt: Philip Rivers Signs with the Colts

From Retirement to the Playoff Hunt: Philip Rivers Signs with the Colts

In one of the most unexpected twists of the 2025 NFL season, 44-year-old Philip Rivers has come out of retirement to sign with the Indianapolis Colts, who are facing a major quarterback crisis heading into Week 15.

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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.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / December 10
Daniel Jones injury: Sam Ehlinger turned down Colts reunion, prompting shift to Philip Rivers

Daniel Jones injury: Sam Ehlinger turned down Colts reunion, prompting shift to Philip Rivers

The Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback situation continues to be one of the most interesting storylines in the NFL as the regular season winds down. Just

Sam Ehlinger News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10
Colts Had Interest In Signing QB Sam Ehlinger

Colts Had Interest In Signing QB Sam Ehlinger

The Indianapolis Colts had interest in signing QB Sam Ehlinger off of the Broncos’ practice squad in wake of QB Daniel Jones‘ Achilles injury, according to Jordan Schultz.

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Philip Rivers addresses his return to the Colts

Philip Rivers addresses his return to the Colts

Philip Rivers has not played since a narrow Indianapolis Colts wild-card loss to the Bills in January 2021. That ended a one-and-done stint with Indianapolis, and Rivers’ retirement accelerated the franchise’s post-Andrew Luck quarterback carousel.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 10
Two Colts Starters Miss Practice Ahead of Seahawks Tilt

Two Colts Starters Miss Practice Ahead of Seahawks Tilt

As they look to end a three-game losing streak, the Indianapolis Colts will face one of the toughest opponents in the NFL in Week 15: the Seattle Seahawks.

Philip Rivers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 10
Colts’ Philip Rivers ‘preparing’ to start vs. Seahawks in Week 15

Colts’ Philip Rivers ‘preparing’ to start vs. Seahawks in Week 15

The Indianapolis Colts officially have Philip Rivers on the roster, and the next step is figuring out when he will be on the field to play his first game since 2021.

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10
Daniel Jones had incredible gesture for Philip Rivers

Daniel Jones had incredible gesture for Philip Rivers

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones had a remarkable welcome gesture for Philip Rivers after Rivers came out of retirement. Rivers said Wednesday that Jones, who has worn No.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 10
Watch Colts’ Phillip Rivers throw in first practice back with Indianapolis

Watch Colts’ Phillip Rivers throw in first practice back with Indianapolis

After Daniel Jones sustained a season-ending injury, the Indianapolis Colts signed Phillip Rivers to a contract to play for them, especially with Anthony Richardson also injured.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 10
Shane Steichen details how Colts signed Philip Rivers

Shane Steichen details how Colts signed Philip Rivers

An Indianapolis Colts team experiencing a quarterback crisis convinced 44-year-old Philip Rivers to come out of retirement and join their practice squad.

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Colts Designating DT DeForest Buckner To Return

Colts Designating DT DeForest Buckner To Return

The Colts are designating DT DeForest Buckner to return from injured reserve today, per Stephen Holder. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster.  It’s some much-needed good news on the injury front for Indianapolis.

Charvarius Ward News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10
Colts Announce Several Moves, Including Placing CB Charvarius Ward On IR

Colts Announce Several Moves, Including Placing CB Charvarius Ward On IR

The Colts announced they placed veteran CB Charvarius Ward on injured reserve after he sustained yet another concussion this season. He’ll miss the rest

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