Now back in the NFL on the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad, quarterback Phillip Rivers has also been added to the Madden 26 roster. So what is Rivers' initial Madden rating? Having not played an NFL snap in nearly five years, Rivers' overall score is a 70. His throw power is 83, short throw accuracy is 86, and his speed is 59.

With Stafford close to overtaking Rivers on the list (and Rivers not far behind another legendary quarterback), we could see some movement this year.

The Colts could send Philip Rivers out to play quarterback after a 5-year retirement at the age of 44. What’s his family think?

The extended time in retirement, Rivers' age and the quick ramp-up period raise questions about whether the former Colts and Chargers standout would be proficient in leading an offense in 2025. Indianapolis is desperate to find out after Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, and Rivers has something to prove to himself.

Philip Rivers has just 5 degrees of separation from 1st season in NFL history. Here's how originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Philip Rivers, at 44 years old, is back in the NFL.