India, Dec. 23 -- Philip Rivers, 44, came out of retirement earlier this month after the Indianapolis Colts were hit by multiple quarterback injuries. He signed with the team's practice squad on December 10 before being elevated to the active roster.

Rivers made his first appearance of the season in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks, throwing for 120 yards and one touchdown in an 18-16 loss. The game marked his first NFL action in nearly five years.

He is slated to lead the Colts again in their upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

His return was prompted by injuries to Daniel Jones (torn Achilles), Riley Leonard (knee), and Anthony Richardson, who was placed on injured reserve.

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