INDIANAPOLIS – Philip Rivers will start as quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, according to the NFL.
Colts will start QB Philip Rivers on Sunday at Seahawks. (via @rapsheet, @mikegarafolo, @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/Qj7ilrsUXi
— NFL (@NFL) December 13, 2025
The Colts officially signed the 44-year-old quarterback to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Saturday. Rivers hasn't played in the NFL since the 2020 playoffs.
The Colts were forced to bring Rivers back after losing starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending Achilles injury last week. Backup Riley Leonard is hurt and Anthony Richardson remains out with an eye injury.
Rivers had been coaching high school football in Alabama since retiring in 2021. Head coach Shane Steichen called him Sunday night, and Rivers worked out at the team facility Monday before deciding to return.
Rivers comeback resets his Hall of Fame eligibility.
The Colts are 8-5 and need wins to make the playoffs after losing four of their last five games.
The team also placed tackle Braden Smith on injured reserve and elevated wide receiver Coleman Owen and defensive tackle Chris Wormley from the practice squad for Sunday's game
Sunday's game is at 4:25 p.m. in Seattle.
