
Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to sign with the Colts surprised NFL fans for many reasons—one, of course, being the fact that Rivers is 44 and hasn’t played since the 2020 season.
Another reason why this decision was shocking is that Rivers is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. If he is elevated to the active roster and takes a single snap with the Colts, then his Hall of Fame eligibility will reset back to five more years.