Philip Rivers is expected to start an NFL game at 44 years old after a 1,800-day layoff, Joe Burrow's comments raised eyebrows across the league, and sources weigh in on what it all actually means.

According to ESPN, Steichen already had support from ownership for Rivers to join the roster as an emergency option, and Rivers agreed to work out for the team prior to Jones going down with an Achilles injury on Dec. 7, having already suffered a broken fibula earlier in the season.

Philip Rivers is back in the NFL after five years in retirement, which means the veteran quarterback has a new EA Madden rating.

One week ago, the possibility of quarterback Philip Rivers playing NFL football this weekend was on no one's radar screen.

It's an absurd situation, created by the Colts' loss of Daniel Jones to a torn Achilles tendon and additional injuries for backups Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson. It's something nearly without precedent in the NFL. Even one good start would land Rivers, a grandfather, in NFL lore.

NFL insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport report and break down the partially collapsed lung suffered by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt, emphasizing that the surgery went well and that he will be out on Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins.

NFL legend Warren Moon offered cautionary advice to Philip Rivers as the 44-year-old quarterback prepares a surprising return to the Indianapolis Colts after a five-year hiatus.

Philip Rivers has just 5 degrees of separation from 1st season in NFL history. Here's how originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Philip Rivers, at 44 years old, is back in the NFL.