The Indianapolis Colts have promoted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the active roster, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday’s crucial game at Seattle.

Indianapolis signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers after injuries to Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard left the Colts without a viable starter ahead of their pivotal game against the Seahawks.

Philip Rivers ' return to the gridiron is being fast-tracked, as the Indianapolis Colts will start the 44-year-old at quarterback for their Week 15 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network. Rivers ended his five-year retirement on Tuesday, signing with the Colts practice squad. Now, he's once again a starting quarterback.

The Indianapolis Colts are starting 44-year-old Philip Rivers at quarterback in their Week 15 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Media reported on Saturday morning.

The Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Philip Rivers to the 53-man active roster on Saturday, and The Athletic reported he will start his first game in nearly five years in Seattle against the Seahawks.

The Colts have elevated the newly unretired quarterback from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster Saturday, making him officially eligible to play Sunday against the Seahawks.

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