
Somehow, quarterback Philip Rivers has reportedly taken a big step toward an unlikely NFL return.
Rivers is signing a deal to join the Colts' practice squad, according to a multiple reports Tuesday afternoon. The 44-year-old has not played a down of football since 2020, when he ended his career with Indianapolis after 16 seasons with the Chargers. As SI's Albert Breer noted, Rivers has a history with Colts coach Shane Steichen going back to the duo's days with the San Diego Chargers.