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Rivers Chokes Up Reflecting on Comeback Game

Rivers Chokes Up Reflecting
on His Comeback Game

Dec 15, 2025 10:04 AM CST

Rivers Chokes Up Reflecting on His Comeback Game

'We came up just short,' says the 44-year-old of his loss with the Indianapolis Colts

(Newser) - Some predicted 44-year-old Philip Rivers' return to the NFL after five years of retirement would end in disaster . It did not. In fact, Rivers nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to a victory over the Seattle Seahawks—a potential Super Bowl contender—on Sunday. "We came up just short,"...

Ahead of His NFL Comeback, Lots of Worry

Indianapolis Activates
44-Year-Old Quarterback

updated

Dec 13, 2025 5:00 PM CST

Indianapolis Activates 44-Year-Old Quarterback

Some NFL execs and coaches fear Philip Rivers will get hurt

(Newser) - The Indianapolis Colts moved Philip Rivers to their active roster on Saturday, setting up a dramatic return to the field on Sunday for the 44-year-old. The formerly retired quarterback had joined the team's practice squad this week, ESPN reports. The Colts plan to start Rivers, who first worked out...

High School Coach May Return to NFL as QB

High School Coach, Grandpa
Returns to NFL as QB

UPDATED

Dec 9, 2025 12:37 PM CST

High School Coach, Grandpa Returns to NFL as QB

Colts sign Philip Rivers, 44, to practice squad

(Newser) - Quarterback Philip Rivers is back on an NFL team nearly five years after his last snap, reports the Athletic . The Indianapolis Colts, in dire need of a QB in the season's home stretch, signed the 44-year-old retiree to its practice squad after a workout on Monday. It wasn't...

Patriots Stay Perfect

Jan 20, 2008 5:39 PM CST

Patriots Stay Perfect

21-12 win over Chargers moves them to 18-0 and into the Super Bowl

(Newser) - The '72 Dolphins must be nervous after New England stayed perfect today by defeating an injured Chargers crew, 21-12, and advancing to a fourth Super Bowl in seven years. The Patriots had to work for it, suffering a lackluster effort from Tom Brady, and riding rusher Lawrence Maroney for 122...

Rivers Says
He Will Play
for Chargers

Jan 19, 2008 12:13 AM CST

Rivers Says He Will Play for Chargers

Team still lists QB as doubtful for AFC title game vs. Patriots

(Newser) - As far as Philip Rivers is concerned, he is the San Diego Chargers quarterback in Sunday's AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, reports the Associated Press. "The way I felt Monday morning, I didn't think I'd feel as good as I do right now," said Rivers....

Depleted Chargers Shock Indy

Jan 13, 2008 5:20 PM CST

Depleted Chargers Shock Indy

San Diego loses star to injury, faces unbeaten New England next

(Newser) - San Diego lost its starting quarterback and star rusher today but still clinched an upset over the Indianapolis Colts, 28-24, the AP reports. Backup QB Billy Volek led a 78-yard scoring drive late in the fourth quarter and the Chargers' D stiffened against Indy's passing attack. But San Diego running...

Chargers Pass First Playoff Test

Jan 6, 2008 10:08 PM CST

Chargers Pass First Playoff Test

LT, Norv, and Co. give SD first postseason win in 13 years

(Newser) - One of the NFLs most talented clubs notched its first postseason win in 13 years today as San Diego overcame a 6-0 halftime deficit to knock out Tennessee, 17-6. The visiting Titans succeeded in frustrating star running back LaDainian Tomlinson but allowed quarterback Philip Rivers to pass for 292 yards...

Return of the King

Dec 25, 2007 6:12 AM CST

Return of the King

LT reclaims league rushing lead in 23-3 SD romp over Denver

(Newser) - With Pittsburgh's Willie Parker (1316 yards) sidelined with a broken wheel and Minnesota's rookie wunderkind Adrian Peterson (1305) running on fumes, the league's rushing leader has a familiar face again. Last year's titlebearer LaDainian Tomlinson (1418) reclaimed the lead with a game to go, the AP reports, as the Chargers...