Philip Rivers chokes up talking about possibly playing his last game
Dec 28, 2025
Philip Rivers chokes up after possibly playing his last NFL game
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Colts lost to the Jaguars, 23-17, on Sunday and were already eliminated from playoff contention.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said he will make a decision on who will be the starting quarterback on
Tuesday for the Week 18 finale against the Houston Texans.
So, Philip Rivers may have made his final NFL start on Sunday against the Jaguars. He said he would not un-retire for a second time.
“If it is, and again, I’m going to be on board and supportive of whatever the organization, Shane, and however that decision’s going to come to be,” Rivers said. “I’m sure I’ll have some conversation. It won’t just be a blindside Tuesday conversation from him, and I’m going to be on board to do what’s best for the guys. I mean, if this was the last one, again, I told you guys I wouldn’t have any regrets about coming back, and I don’t, other than us not winning. It’s been an absolute blast for three weeks. If I go back and say, alright, now you know everything’s going to happen, what are you going to do? I’d do it all again. It’s been absolutely awesome. So yeah, if it’s the last one, it’s the last one. I thought the last one was walking off the field in Buffalo, walking up that tunnel, and I was fine with that. That one had tears those few days after it. I was at peace with that being the last one. So certainly if it is, I got three bonus games that I never saw coming, and couldn’t be more thankful that I got the opportunity.”
For Rivers’ full answer, watch the video above.
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