Why Philip Rivers, 44, left ‘comfortable life’ for shocking NFL chance with Colts
NY Post
It took Daniel Jones to suffer an Achilles injury and backup signal-caller Riley Leonard’s status to be put in question for Colts coach Shane Steichen to go into his emergency quarterback contacts.
In a stunning move on Tuesday, the Colts signed long-retired Philip Rivers to the practice squad at 44 years old. The quarterback, who was in the league for 17 years, talks weekly with Steichen since they last worked together in 2019 with the Chargers.
By signing with the practice squad and attending a team workout on Monday, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection is available to play as soon as Sunday afternoon against the Seahawks and immediately becomes the league’s oldest player.
How did Steichen convince Rivers, who — per ESPN — has “a comfortable life on the Alabama coast, enjoying time spent with his 10 kids and new grandson,” to come out of retirement?
In an attempt to make the decision the right one for both parties, the Colts offered familiarity.
For Rivers, that was enough, as he explained in his opening press conference on Wednesday.
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