You simply have to love the story that played out over the weekend in Seattle involving a 44-year-old grandfather who is headed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Philip Rivers came out of retirement Sunday to suit up for the Indianapolis Colts. Rivers retired from the NFL in 2020 and was due to be considered for the Hall of Fame this year. I believe he would have been inducted on his first year of eligibilty, as he starred for many years as quarterback for the San Diego (and now Los Angeles) Chargers.

Rivers, though, now has to wait another five years to be eligible for HOF induction, as the NFL requires players to sit out that long after retirement.

Rivers performed nicely for the Colts, completing most of his passes and throwing for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

But …

The Colts lost the game 18-16. So, Grandpa Phil will have to wait a week to notch the latest victory in his comeback. Rivers recently welcomed his first grandchild, becoming the rarest individual of all … playing professional tackle football as he enters grandparenthood.

Well done, Philip Rivers. I am pulling hard for your success.