It's an absurd situation, created by the Colts' loss of Daniel Jones to a torn Achilles tendon and additional injuries for backups Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson. It's something nearly without precedent in the NFL. Even one good start would land Rivers, a grandfather, in NFL lore.

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The 44-year-old quarterback is not backing down from his opportunity

Philip Rivers has just 5 degrees of separation from 1st season in NFL history. Here's how originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Philip Rivers, at 44 years old, is back in the NFL.

Troy Aikman is getting back in the game. Not literally, but the former Cowboys quarterback showed off a new core workout in an Instagram video that he has put into his routine just in case he is called back to become Philip Rivers 2.0.

Carson Palmer joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Joe Burrow’s frustration with the Cincinnati Bengals, Phillip Rivers playing football at 44-years-old, and if Caleb Williams’ accuracy issues can be fixed.

There has been a lot of hate being flung Philip Rivers' way from certain corners of the NFL universe. There are people who think it's wrong that this 44-year old former Chargers QB has been signed on to play with the Colts in Week 15 after not having played in the NFL in nearly five years.