The Los Angeles Chargers have announced that the team is moving on from Philip Rivers and that one of the best players in franchise history will be entering free agency.
“In anything you do, it’s the people you do it with that make it special. There are so many relationships and memories with coaches, support staff and teammates that will last forever, and for that I am so thankful."
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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) February 10, 2020
Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement that after multiple conversations between the two parties, it was a mutual decision that both will head in a different direction:
“After stepping back a bit from last season, we reconnected with Philip and his representatives to look at how 2019 played out, assess our future goals, evaluate the current state of the roster and see if there was a path forward that made sense for both parties,” said General Manager Tom Telesco. “As we talked through various scenarios, it became apparent that it would be best for Philip and the Chargers to turn the page on what has truly been a remarkable run.
“We agreed that making this decision well before free agency would allow everyone to put themselves in the best position for success in 2020.
With Rivers out of the picture, it opens up a lot of questions about what direction the Chargers will head. Tyrod Taylor is under contract for the 2020 season, so it seems right now he is the best candidate to start the opening game of the 2020 season.
The Chargers own the sixth pick in the 2020 draft, and with a loaded quarterback class, the Chargers could also target a guy like Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert.
Rivers enters free agency as one of the hottest quarterback targets, and he should have little trouble finding a job for next season.
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