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When is Philip Rivers eligible for the Hall of Fame? Explaining timeline reset for Canton induction after unretiring

Philip Rivers' return to the Indianapolis Colts stunned the NFL, leaving some wondering whether his body will be able to hold up at 44 years old and five years after retirement.

Before Monday's report that the Colts were considering a reunion with Rivers, who spent one season in Indianapolis before announcing his retirement, the next phase of the quarterback's NFL life appeared to be the Hall of Fame. Rivers is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026, which will be announced in February.

A return to the field is set to impact Rivers' Hall of Fame eligibility, however, shaking up the timeline for the former Chargers star.

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