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Philip Rivers is back in the NFL after five years in retirement, which means the veteran quarterback has a new EA Madden rating.
As Philip Rivers returns to the NFL at age 44, the players at a small high school in Alabama can't wait to see their coach in action.
According to ESPN, Steichen already had support from ownership for Rivers to join the roster as an emergency option, and Rivers agreed to work out for the team prior to Jones going down with an Achilles injury on Dec. 7, having already suffered a broken fibula earlier in the season.
Looking at their schedule, it’s not going to work. They have a tough road with really good defenses. Philip is a sitting duck."
One week ago, the possibility of quarterback Philip Rivers playing NFL football this weekend was on no one's radar screen.
NFL legend Warren Moon offered cautionary advice to Philip Rivers as the 44-year-old quarterback prepares a surprising return to the Indianapolis Colts after a five-year hiatus.
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.
New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn joked about making a playing comeback at 53. Inspired by quarterback Philip Rivers' return, Glenn humorously announced plans to play in the Jets' final games this season against New England and Buffalo.
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