Philip Rivers' return to the NFL was emotional, and not just for him -- but for his high school football team as well, who celebrated his comeback at a watch party ... and their reaction to his first touchdown was awesome!
The St. Michael Catholic Cardinals -- who finished 13-1 this season -- gathered at a local restaurant in Fairhope, Alabama, to watch Rivers start for the Indianapolis Colts against the Seahawks -- his first time on the field since 2020.
In the second quarter, the 44-year-old quarterback threw a touchdown pass to Josh Downs .