The news came pretty much out of nowhere in the last 24 hours.
But it came to fruition: Philip Rivers is coming out of retirement. He has signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad, and he could be elevated by the end of the week to start at QB against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
We'll hear more from Rivers as the week goes on and he gets the chance to speak with reporters in Indianapolis.
For now, though, Rivers has shared his initial thoughts in a social media post.
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On X, Rivers shared one of the most famous verses in the Bible, Jeremiah 29:11:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Rivers had certainly moved into the next phase of his life after the 2020 season with the Colts.
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He's been coaching his son in high school football. He has 10 kids and is even a grandfather now.
But at 44 years old, Rivers has decided to return to the NFL and sling the ball around the yard a little more.
It's certainly got the potential to be a cool story.
Rivers is trusting that this plan for him is the right one.
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