Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame Candidacy Depends on Active Roster Signing

Philip Rivers is one of 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and will work out for the Colts on Tuesday. If he signs with the Colts’ active roster, his Hall of Fame eligibility would reset to 2031, but he would remain eligible if signed to the practice squad. The Colts have not yet decided on signing Rivers, and he has not confirmed his desire to return to play. This situation could result in a potential reduction in Hall of Fame finalists to 14 if he is activated after the finalists are announced.