- Cam Newton reacts to Colts’ signing of Philip Rivers: ‘It’s almost like a slap to my face’ Yahoo Sports
- Rivers an option to start; Colts in wait-see mode ESPN
- Philip Rivers thought ‘ship had sailed’ on NFL return before Colts called: ‘Another opportunity to play’ NFL.com
- Philip Rivers’ return to the NFL, by the numbers NPR
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