INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet made an official announcement.

The signing also means that Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who turned 42 a week ago, is no longer the oldest player in the NFL. Rivers is a father of 10, and the first grandfather to play in the NFL since Brett Favre in 2010.

Rivers took his last NFL snap with the Colts in a playoff loss following the 2020 season. He announced his retirement in January 2021 and has been coaching St. Michael High School in Fairhope, Alabama.

The move comes less than 24 hours after Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed Indy's star

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