Amid injuries to multiple quarterbacks, theIndianapolis Coltsmade the surprise move this week to sign former starterPhilip Riversout of retirement.
The 44-year-old has been out of football for nearly five full years and is older than coach Shane Steichen. But with aseason-ending injuryto starterDaniel Jones, the Colts needed some extra help at the position.
TheNew York Giantsselected Rivers No. 4 overall in the 2004 NFL Draft but he was traded to the then-San Diego Chargers for quarterback Eli Manning. The trade happened because Manning refused to play for the Chargers if they drafted him.
Rivers spent two years behind starter Drew Brees before taking over in 2006. He spent the next 14 years under center for the Chargers, never missing a game. The franchise had the 10th-most wins in the league with him as their starter.
Rivers earned eight Pro Bowl honors with the Chargers during his long career and made the playoffs often.
But did he ever make it to the Super Bowl and win there? Here's what to know about Rivers' playoff success in the NFL.
Philip Rivers retired following the 2020 NFL season, but five years later, the Colts signed Rivers to their practice squad amid quarterback turmoil on Dec 9, 2025 – a day after Rivers turned 44. As Rivers returns to the field, revisit his 2020-2021 season with the Colts." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Colts bring back Philip Rivers, 44. See his 2020 season with team.
Did Philip Rivers win a Super Bowl?
Rivers did not win a Super Bowl during his 17 years in the NFL. He made the playoffs seven times (six with the Chargers, one with the Colts) but never advanced beyond the AFC championship game.
His lone appearance in the AFC championship game came during the 2007 season. He played through a torn ACL in that contest and the Chargers lost 21-12 to the New England Patriots.
Of his seven playoff losses, three of them came against the Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady (2006, 2007, 2018). He fared better against another Hall of Famer, though. Rivers went 2-1 against Peyton Manning in the playoffs during his career.
Philip Rivers playoff record, stats
Rivers has played in 12 postseason games in his NFL career. Here's how he's fared in those contests:
Record: 5-7
Completions-Attempts: 238-401 (59.4%)
Passing yards: 2,965
Passing touchdowns: 16
Interceptions: 10
Quarterback rating: 85.3
Rushing attempts: 21
Rushing yards: 46
Rushing touchdowns: 1
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Did Philip Rivers win a Super Bowl? Colts' QB playoff history
