Indianapolis looked lifeless after their loss Sunday but Rivers' return seems to have reenergized the locker room. At least for now.

Two Colts practice squad receivers were called to the facility at 7:30 p.m. Monday night. Here's what happened: 'No way, that's Philip Rivers'

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye commented on Philip Rivers' return and whether he wants to still be playing football at age 44.

Looking at their schedule, it’s not going to work. They have a tough road with really good defenses. Philip is a sitting duck."

Sam Ehlinger, who spent four years with the Colts after being a late-round draft choice in 2021, told the Denver Post that the Colts offered to sign him off the Broncos practice squad in the wake of Daniel Jones' Achilles injury.

The extended time in retirement, Rivers' age and the quick ramp-up period raise questions about whether the former Colts and Chargers standout would be proficient in leading an offense in 2025. Indianapolis is desperate to find out after Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, and Rivers has something to prove to himself.