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Former QB Philip Rivers announced he has retired as a charger
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Philip Rivers, Former Chargers QB, Officially Announces Retirement

July 22, 2025 4 Min Read
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LOS ANGELES – Philip Rivers, a Pro Bowl quarterback, officially announced on Monday that he is retiring from the NFL as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers in a heartfelt video shared by the team on social media.

Though Rivers had been retired since his last season with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020, he declared on Monday that he is formally retiring as a Charger. Having spent 16 seasons with the franchise, Rivers holds numerous team records in key statistical categories. He won 137 games during his career, ranking second in Chargers history and tenth among quarterbacks without a Super Bowl title.

In the video, Rivers expressed his deep appreciation, saying, “Gratitude is the first thing that really comes to mind. What I miss and value most is the relationship with the team and fans.”

Despite not having a Super Bowl appearance on his record, Rivers is sixth in NFL history with 63,440 passing yards, trailing only legends like Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, and Ben Roethlisberger. He also ranks sixth with 421 touchdown passes, behind Brady, Brees, Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Favre.

Rivers was also well-known for his unique brand of trash talk, which notably avoided profanity. He said, “I just look, shake my head, and there are a few clips. It was so much fun. Was there some edginess? Sure. It’s about getting under your opponent’s skin.”

His toughness was legendary, particularly during the 2007 AFC Championship Game when he played through an ACL injury in a 21-12 loss to the New England Patriots.

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John Spanos, the team president, spoke about Rivers’ impact, saying, “It makes a lot of sense for the franchise given everything he achieved here. It’s about his contributions on and off the field, how he represented himself, competed, and his drive for success.”

Rivers was drafted by the Chargers in 2004 in a trade that sent top pick Eli Manning to the New York Giants. Manning went on to win two Super Bowls with the Giants and retired after the 2019 season.

Rivers spent his first two years backing up Drew Brees before becoming the starter when Brees left for the New Orleans Saints. Remarkably, Rivers never missed a start over his 15 years as the full-time quarterback, hitting 252 consecutive starts including playoffs.

Reflecting on his career, Rivers said, “I’m grateful for these 16 years. Being a quarterback was a commission I didn’t take for granted.”

Fan Take: Philip Rivers’ retirement marks the end of an era for the Chargers and NFL fans alike, as his durability, leadership, and competitive spirit set a standard for quarterbacks. His departure reminds us of the impact a dedicated player can have on a franchise, and it opens the door for a new generation to rise in the league.

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