Currently in eighth place in the AFC, a win against the Seahawks would raise their playoff chances to 52% with three weeks remaining. A loss and the Indianapolis Colts would have a 24% chance of making the postseason with a pre-Christmas game against the San Francisco 49ers on the docket.

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.

Cam Says CALL HIM After Rivers Returns, Shedeur DISRESPECT Continues & Richard Sherman WRONG New episode of 4th&1 out now! 📺: https://t.co/hdru5DuZV7 pic.twitter.com/or8TykRhYd Some have defended Rivers' signing because he has history with Shane Steichen and his offensive scheme, but Newton isn't hearing any of that.

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton, age 36, expressed frustration that the Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers without even reaching out to him.

Philip Rivers is back in the NFL after five years in retirement, which means the veteran quarterback has a new EA Madden rating.

As he did in his lone year with Indianapolis and his 16 seasons with the Chargers, Philip Rivers will wear No. 17 in his second stint with the Colts, according to Mike Chappell of FOX 59.

After seeing 44-year-old Philip Rivers come back into the NFL, Tom Brady, 48, believes he could still lead a team today.

The Seattle Seahawks could be facing off against the Indianapolis Colts and their new future Hall of Fame quarterback.

Even though the Steelers already defeated the Colts this year, there's one implication of Philip Rivers' return that makes Pittsburgh's current quarterback smile.