Philip Rivers, the longtime NFL quarterback who final performed in 2020, is making a surprising comeback.
The QB-needy Indianapolis Colts (8-5), who’ve misplaced three consecutive video games, introduced him in for a workout on Monday that “went well,” per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
On Tuesday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared that Rivers is, in fact, signing with the Colts practice squad, opening the door for a potential begin later this season. With Daniel Jones out for the season after struggling a Week 14 torn Achilles and backup Riley Leonard battling a knee damage, the Colts turned to Rivers.
So we had been questioning what the 2004 first-round choose has been as much as within the 5 years since final enjoying within the NFL. Let’s dig in.
Jan. 20, 2021: Philip Rivers broadcasts retirement
Rivers signed with the Colts in 2020 after 16 seasons enjoying for the Los Angeles Chargers and led Indianapolis to its most up-to-date playoff look. Following a wild-card exit, Rivers announced his retirement, telling The San Diego Union-Tribune, “It is simply time. It is excellent.”
Aug. 26, 2021: Wins first recreation as St. Michael Catholic Cardinals (HS) head coach
In Could 2020, Rivers announced his plans to take over as St. Michael Catholic (Ala.) head coach, and he delivered a convincing 49-0 win in his first recreation 15 months later.
“It is the method that makes it superior,” Rivers said afterward, adding, “Tonight was particular.”
Could 7, 2022: Enshrined in Alabama Sports activities Corridor of Fame
An NFL return would threaten Rivers’ Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility — he was named a semifinalist in November — however he is already immortalized in his dwelling state. Rivers was one in every of eight gamers voted into the Alabama Sports activities Corridor of Fame’s 2022 class, becoming a member of Doyle Alexander (MLB), William Andrews (NFL), Keith Askins (NBA), Rusty Greer (MLB), Patrick Murphy (faculty softball), Jake Peavy (MLB) and Justin Tuck (NFL).
