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‘Dadgummit, let’s freaking go’: 44-year-old grandfather Rivers could start for Colts

December 10, 2025

The Indianapolis Colts may start 44-year-old Philip Rivers as their quarterback after a series of injuries have left the team in a crisis. Rivers, an eight-time All-Star who last played in the NFL in 2020, was approached to return to the field following the season-ending injury of starter Daniel Jones and the injury to first-round pick Anthony Richardson.

‘Dadgummit, let’s freaking go’: 44-year-old grandfather Rivers could start for Colts

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Philip Rivers is 44 years old and last played in the NFL in 2020.
The Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending Achilles injury.
First-round pick Anthony Richardson is out with a broken orbital bone.
Backup quarterback Riley Leonard is also injured, prompting the Colts to consider Rivers.

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‘Dadgummit, let’s freaking go’: 44-year-old grandfather Rivers could start for Colts

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‘Dadgummit, let’s freaking go’: 44-year-old grandfather Rivers could start for Colts

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