Philip Rivers Returns to Colts, Boosts Ratings and Secures Health Benefits

Veteran quarterback Philip Rivers is making an NFL return for Week 16, signing with the Indianapolis Colts for the stretch run. He will receive the prorated one-year veteran minimum of $278,889 for four regular-season games. This return is significant as it also restores his league-provided health insurance, which would have expired five years after his last game in 2020. His comeback has already moved the needle, with the Week 15 Colts game becoming the most-watched CBS Colts game in Indianapolis in five years, reflecting the fascination his return has sparked among NFL fans.