NFL star, 44, joins Colts' practice squad as team suffers drastic QB injuries: reports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones heads into the bye week with his team sitting at 8-2. The veteran signal caller reflects on that performance as well as his future with the franchise.

Philip Rivers reportedly joined the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, nearly five years since he played his last snap in the NFL.

Rivers, who turned 44 years old this week and recently became a grandfather, will be on the team’s practice squad to begin the week, according to multiple reports. He last played in the NFL, for the Colts, during the 2020 season.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) on the sideline during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Dec. 6, 2020. (Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports)

The Colts are dealing with a massive issue at quarterback with Daniel Jones out for the season with a torn Achilles, Anthony Richradson out with a fractured orbital bone and Riley Leonard dealing with a knee injury. Brett Rypien is also an option.

Rivers was a good candidate to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The eight-time Pro Bowler racked up 63,440 passing yards and 421 passing touchdowns during his 17-year career.

"It’s a no-brainer for who gives them the best chance," a source close to Rivers told The Athletic.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) before playing against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Wild Card game at Bills Stadium on Jan. 9, 2021. (Rich Barnes/USA TODAY Sports)

Given Rivers’ age and that he’s been away from the NFL for a while, the Colts may have to rely on the legs and shoulders of star running back Jonathan Taylor. He’s