When it was announced that the Indianapolis Colts were kicking the tires on 44-year-old Philip Rivers five years removed from his retirement, Cam Newton took it personal. After losing Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Sr.

Philip Rivers has been named the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback for this weekend, marking a return for the 44-year-old who last played five years ago.

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.

The Indianapolis Colts will start 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers for a brutal tilt against the Seattle Seahawks tomorrow from Lumen Field. The #Colts will start QB Philip Rivers on Sunday against the #Seahawks, sources tell The Insiders. Age 44, out of retirement, after a full week of practice, Rivers is a go. pic.twitter.com/0gZFcrHle6

The 44-year-old signal-caller, signed to the practice squad on Wednesday, has not appeared in an NFL game in almost five years.

ESPN reports Daniel Jones is expected to need 6 to 8 months to recover from his torn Achilles, making him ready to return at start of training camp

The situation at quarterback is interesting at quarterback for the Colts ending this season, but it could get more interesting this offseason.