Philip Rivers officially retires with Chargers after glorious 16 years
has officially retired as a member of the
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- the franchise where he spent 16 of his 17 seasons - nearly five years after his last NFL appearance. Although he played his final year with the
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, Rivers chose to conclude his career with the team that defined it.
The announcement came through an emotional tribute video shared by the Chargers on X Monday evening, honoring his legacy and long-standing impact on the organization.
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"I'm thankful for those 16 years and for [them] entrusting me to be their quarterback," Rivers said in a video that accompanied the retirement announcement. "I certainly never took it for granted. I never took it for granted getting to suit up and lead the Chargers for, shoot, 240-something games in a row."
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Selected No. 4 overall in the 2004 NFL Draft, Rivers was part of one of the most iconic quarterback draft classes in NFL history - a group that also featured Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger.
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A fiery competitor known for his passionate - yet profanity-free - trash talk and fearless play, Rivers earned eight Pro Bowl selections and a Comeback Player of the Year award during his time with the franchise. He exits as the Chargers' all-time leader in wins (123), passing yards (59,271), passing touchdowns (397), fourth-quarter comebacks (27), and game-winning drives (32).
Rivers led the team to six playoff appearances and four double-digit win seasons, with his closest brush with a Super Bowl coming in the 2007 AFC Championship Game. Despite falling short of a title, his leadership and consistency gave the Chargers their identity through both highs and lows.
He remained the face of the franchise through its relocation from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2017, guiding the team through the transition with three more seasons under center.
In 2020, he and the Chargers amicably parted ways, leading him to finish his playing days with the Indianapolis Colts.
After one final season in Indianapolis, Rivers retired from the game. Now, nearly five years later, he has officially come full circle by ceremonially retiring as a Charger - a fitting close to a legacy built on loyalty, resilience, and heart.
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