Philip Rivers is officially going from the couch to under center for the Colts.

The 44-year-old grandfather was named Indianapolis’ starter against the Seahawks on Sunday, according to NFL Network.

Philip Rivers will start for the Colts. AP

River signed with the Colts practice squad with the team in a bind at QB after starter Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, main backup Anthony Richardson on injured reserve and third-stringer Riley Leonard dealing with a knee injury.

Rivers, who took first-team reps this week, last played in the NFL in January 2021, a wild-card round loss with the Colts.

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