Philip Rivers is the oldest player in the NFL at 44 years old after it was confirmed that the Indianapolis Colts activated him to the roster to face the Seattle Seahawks. It is a historic decision, as he sacrificed his potential induction into the Hall of Fame in the coming months.

The face mask penalty benefited the Steelers as Pittsburgh accepted the infraction during the play involving Gainwell, Rodgers and Gilman. After the NFL gameday operations announced the fines from the previous week, Gilman dodged a fine from the league office.

Hall of Famer Dan Marino wants Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to continue playing in the NFL amid retirement speculation

Veteran quarterback Philip Rivers has been the talk of the NFL since coming out of retirement to join the Indianapolis Colts earlier this week. Rivers is 44 years old hasn’t played in the league since 2020, so people are extremely interested to see how he’ll look after a half-decade away from professional football.

So far this season, we’ve seen Joe Flacco earn a starting job in Cleveland before being traded in-division for another one, Aaron Rodgers lead the Steelers to a 7–5 record and a spot atop the AFC North, and just this week, 44-year-old (!) Philip Rivers sign with the Colts after not playing since the 2020 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers didn't hesitate to share his thoughts about Philip Rivers returning to play in the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrated his 42nd birthday back on Dec. 2, one week before 44-year-old signal-caller Philip Rivers signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Rodgers was asked about Rivers' shocking return to the NFL.

The expectations coming into this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers were certainly capped. With head coach Mike Tomlin not having much recent success and the addition of Aaron Rodgers, no one took the Steelers seriously.