Chargers news: Philip Rivers says he will not retire but will look into playing for another team

The Los Angeles Chargers' Philip Rivers iterated that he doesn't want to retire -- and that he'll look into playing for another team.

Could Dec. 29, 2019, mark the end of the Philip Rivers era in Los Angeles?

On Sunday, after the Los Angeles Chargers' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bolts' quarterback, Rivers, gave an interesting comment.

According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Rivers, 38, said postgame that retirement is not an option for him. However, he will consider playing for other teams not named the Chargers. Interesting.

On Sunday, the Chargers wrapped up one of their most depressing seasons as of late. While playing in a city that does not support them, the Los Angeles-based squad finished the year 5-11. They did so despite coming into the season as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, as many presumed them to be a team with all the necessary weapons to get there.

However, a lack of a home-field advantage, injuries and regression on both sides of the ball marked their demise. The Chargers ultimately never looked the part of a contender in 2019. Rivers didn't help them, though.

After a Pro Bowl season in 2018, Rivers looked his age. He threw 23 touchdowns and 20 interceptions on the year, compiling 4,615 passing yards in the process. All too often, his inconsistent play dug the Chargers into holes they could not get themselves out of. His knack for missing targets and throwing interceptions on late drives didn't help.

Rivers, since 2004, has been the Chargers' starting quarterback. In the process, he has made them a contending team. However, they haven't gotten close to sniffing the Super Bowl with him at the helm. If he were to leave, it would mark the end of an era.