Philip Rivers made his first start in five years on Sunday, but with Anthony Richardson cleared to resume activities, could the return be brief?

The 44-year-old quarterback was elevated to the Colts' starter against the Seahawks after signing with the team earlier in the week.

Though his Hall of Fame candidacy now has to wait, Rivers unlocked some important health benefits with his return.

Philip Rivers had "a blast" in his return to the NFL. After the 44-year-old quarterback played his first game back for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 14, Rivers spoke to media about the emotions he felt in his return.

Noah Moss is one of the high school students Philip Rivers coached at St. Michael Catholic in Alabama. Moss joins CBS News with his reaction to Rivers' return to the NFL over the weekend.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen prefers being the aggressive play-caller. He likes taking chances on third down, would rather go for it on fourth down than punt and enjoys finding creative ways to stretch the field. Right now, though, Steichen can't simply rely on his instincts.

The longtime Atlanta Falcons star quarterback has been asked in the past about a comeback, but a return doesn't go beyond a fun idea

Philip Rivers is 44 years old, the father of 10 kids and a grandfather. Before Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, he had not thrown an NFL pass since Jan. 9, 2021, a playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, instead keeping his football dreams alive as head coach at a high school in Alabama.

The 2 Seahawks who beat Philip Rivers, Colts: Rashid Shaheed, coach Mike Macdonald Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Lumen Field in Seattle. Cameras caught a gesture by Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Rivers completed 18 of 27 passes (66.6%) for 120 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the Colts’ 18-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. On his podcast “The Right Time with Bomani Jones,” Jones criticized the Colts for their decision to start Rivers.