# Is Philip Rivers the only retired player who could help a contender?

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Podcast: [The Bill Barnwell Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bill-barnwell-show-435206)
Published: 2025-12-11T10:49:00+00:00
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Bill and The Athletic's Robert Mays name some guys as they use Philip Rivers' return as a way to discuss which former players would help current contenders right now. 0:00 Welcome 1:10 Excitement and wonder about Rivers' return 7:34 Wishcasting former players to help current contenders 11:07 Chiefs and Ravens 13:09 Texans 15:22 Chargers 16:33 Bears 19:29 Rams 23:04 Eagles 25:51 Packers 31:53 Niners 34:55 Seahawks 36:56 Patriots 38:42 Lions 44:06 Broncos 45:41 Jaguars 47:01 Steelers 48:46 Bills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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