Former NFL QB Cam Newton called the Indianapolis Colts' signing of 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad a "slap in the face."

The Indianapolis Colts recently signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad, leading to a former MVP questioning why he was not called.

Ex-NFL quarterback Cam Newton has hit back at analyst Max Kellerman for slamming his former "First Take" co-host Stephen A. Smith four years after leaving ESPN.

The Indianapolis Colts' decision to sign Philip Rivers has been met with considerable criticism this week. The team signed the 44-year-old QB to their practice squad, and many believe he is going to be named their starter for their Week 15 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

"It's almost like a slap to my face," Newton said on his 4th&1 podcast. Some have defended Rivers' signing because he has history with Shane Steichen and his offensive scheme, but Newton isn't hearing any of that.

Former MVP Cam Newton is in disbelief that 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers is returning to the NFL before him.

Earlier this year, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made headlines when he said he would not swap his MVP award from 2015 for a Super Bowl ring, having lost a big game to the Denver Bro

The Indianapolis Colts shocked the NFL when they signed Philip Rivers on Tuesday, and Cam Newton feels strongly that the team could have done much better.

Having run out of healthy quarterbacks, the Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers on Tuesday, though it’s been over 1,800 […]