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Philip Rivers, 44, officially tabbed as Colts starter, will play in first NFL game in nearly five years

December 13, 2025

Philip Rivers, the 44-year-old former NFL quarterback, is set to make his comeback as the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks. This will mark his first appearance in an NFL game since 2020, after he retired following that season and shifted to coaching high school football.

Philip Rivers, 44, officially tabbed as Colts starter, will play in first NFL game in nearly five years

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Key Highlights

Philip Rivers will start for the Indianapolis Colts on December 17, 2025.
This will be Rivers' first NFL game since 2020.
He is 44 years old and has previously been an eight-time Pro Bowl selection.
Rivers retired after the 2020 season and transitioned to high school football coaching.
His comeback follows speculation about his return to the NFL in 2023.

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Philip Rivers, 44, officially tabbed as Colts starter, will play in first NFL game in nearly five years

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