Can Philip Rivers win Comeback Player of the Year?

While sportsbooks have given Philip Rivers comeback odds, the Associated Press criteria suggest he may not be eligible due to his retirement.

What are the odds for Philip Rivers' comeback?

Philip Rivers is listed with odds of 18-1 and 15-1 at major sportsbooks, ranking him third in betting behind Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott.

What are the Associated Press Comeback Player Award rules?

The AP award honors players who overcame illness, injury, or other circumstances causing missed playing time in the previous season.

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Retired QB Rivers Eyed for Comeback Award

10 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Philip Rivers, retired since 2021, has comeback odds.
He trails only McCaffrey and Prescott in betting.
AP award criteria exclude players who missed time due to retirement.

Retired QB Rivers Eyed for Comeback Award

Quarterback Philip Rivers, retired for the past four seasons, has unexpectedly become a subject of betting for the Comeback Player of the Year award. Sportsbooks have installed him with odds, placing him third on their lists behind Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott. This situation is unusual given the award's established criteria.

The Associated Press clarified last year that the award is intended for players overcoming illness, injury, or other circumstances that caused them to miss playing time. The spirit of the award is to recognize resilience after adversity.

Rivers' situation deviates from this, as his absence from playing since 2021 was due to retirement, not any hardship preventing him from playing in the past season. Nevertheless, it is understood that all votes cast by the 50 AP voters will be considered.

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