Summary
The Indianapolis Colts are considering bringing Philip Rivers out of retirement to play as their quarterback after the team's current players suffered injuries. Former coach Jon Gruden expressed strong support for Rivers, who retired in 2020 and will be one of the oldest quarterbacks if he returns.
Key Facts
- Philip Rivers is reportedly traveling to Indianapolis to discuss a possible return to the NFL.
- The Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, is out for the season due to an Achilles injury.
- Backup quarterback Riley Leonard is also facing knee problems, limiting his availability.
- Anthony Richardson, another option for the Colts, is recovering from an orbital fracture.
- Rivers retired from the NFL in 2020 after a 17-year career.
- Rivers was named a Pro Bowler eight times and threw 421 touchdowns during his career.
- If Rivers returns, he would be one of the oldest quarterbacks to start a game, one year younger than Tom Brady when he set the record.
- Jon Gruden, a former NFL coach, publically supports Rivers' potential comeback.
