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Aaron Donald was a force in the NFL from the very outset. The former Los Angeles Rams superstar put together a legendary career that included just about everything a defensive lineman could have achieved. But even Donald didn’t think he was destined to become what he did in the pros. Even though he was drafted […]

With the NFL Draft beginning on Thursday, teams will be doing last-minute preparations right up until the Chicago Bears are on the clock with the first pick. They may be surprised to learn that retired quarterback Philip Rivers recently beat prominent prospects Drake Maye and Bo Nix in a throwing competition. Maye fessed up to […]

Drake Maye is expected to go early at the 2024 NFL Draft, but while he waits for his name to get eventually called, he’s busy preparing for life in the pros. He’s even working out with former NFL quarterback and ex-long-time San Diego Chargers/Los Angeles Chargers gunslinger Philip Rivers. North Carolina QB Drake Maye, who […]

Keenan Allen has been a staple for the Los Angeles Chargers since long before they changed cities and were the San Diego Chargers. Allen credits the fact that he has had such sustained success with the Chargers to his former quarterback, Phillip Rivers, reports Bussin’ With The Boys presented by Barstool Sports. “Without Phil I’m […]

The San Francisco 49ers weren’t able to advance past the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2022 NFC Championship Game, but 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had a contingency plan all lined up at quarterback if his team pulled off the victory. Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the 49ers wanted to sign retired quarterback and potential Hall of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and their fans know Philip Rivers’ exploits both on and off the field quite well. Rivers, the record-setting retired NFL quarterback who once set a record for best in-game completion percentage, is known for his small army of children. Now that Justin Herbert has taken the reigns at quarterback for the […]

Although there have been rumors that former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers could potentially be “unretiring,” with the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins as potential landing spots, the St. Michael Catholic high school head coach says he isn’t going anywhere. “I heard from a couple of teams just kind of checking in,” Rivers told Ben […]

Philip Rivers has been out of the NFL since 2020. But when the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins were going through quarterback problems, Rivers contemplated an NFL return. Rivers contacted both the Dolphins and 49ers about coming back to the field this past season, via the Rich Eisen Show. With both teams facing quarterback […]

While Philip Rivers said he is “super happy” for now-Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, he told Los Angeles Times reporter Sam Farmer that he was happy coaching high school football, Farmer wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “I’m staying right where I am,” said Rivers. Philip Rivers was named the future head coach of St. […]

Philip River is a former quarterback in the National Football League for 17 years and he primarily played for the Chargers franchise, formerly in San Diego and now in Los Angeles. Despite not winning a Super Bowl in his career, he is one of the most accomplished football players there is — both in college and […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert entered Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos Sunday needing two touchdown passes to supplant Philip Rivers for the most in a single season in franchise history. That’s just the next in a long line of records Justin Herbert has set this season. Herbert threw his first touchdown pass of […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in a bit of a quarterback conundrum following the positive COVID-19 test submitted by Carson Wentz on Tuesday. While the NFL’s new COVID protocols would enable Wentz to return before Sunday’s matchup, should he be asymptomatic, there’s no guarantee that he’ll be able to play. Well, head coach Frank Reich and […]

The Indianapolis Colts are one of the hottest teams in the NFL. After starting the season 0-3, they have won nine of 12 games since. That has them sitting at 9-6, and firmly in a wild card spot in the AFC. However, not all of the news is good. It’s been reported that the Colts […]

The New Orleans Saints are in a dire situation when it comes to their quarterback depth chart. Already down Jameis Winston, who suffered a season-ending knee injury, the Saints have dealt with a recent COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined both Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian, leaving the organization with third-stringer Ian Book as their starter. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is one of the most decorated players to ever suit up under center in the NFL. He is almost certain to add to his legacy on Sunday, as he’s within striking distance of surpassing a fellow longtime quarterback on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list. Roethlisberger needs just 27 passing […]

He might be retired from the NFL, but former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and now high school football coach Philip Rivers still can’t avoid getting clocked in the head. During the celebration of St. Michael Catholic’s 24 – 21 upset win over Jackson, Rivers, now the head coach of St. Michael Catholic, got clocked on […]

Philip Rivers finally hung up his cleats after the 2020 season with the Indianapolis Colts, wrapping up an impressive 17-year career in the NFL. Rivers spent the first 16 seasons of his career with the Chargers before his last hurrah with the Colts. While Rivers is out of the NFL, he’s not done with football. […]

Remember Philip Rivers? Who doesn’t. The former Indianapolis Colts quarterback and long-time Los Angeles (and San Diego) Chargers signal-caller called it a career after the 2020 NFL season, leaving the Colts in a scramble to fill their quarterback position. One of the more consistent quarterbacks for the past decade, Rivers then moved on to become […]

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers elected to retire from the NFL following the conclusion of the 2020-21 campaign. However, it appears as though the players that remain in Indianapolis–namely standout linebacker Darius Leonard–don’t care who replaces the future Hall of Famer as long as whoever it is helps the team win. “I honestly don’t […]

Former Chargers and Colts quarterback Philip Rivers decided to put an end to his football career on Wednesday, and it seems Rivers doesn’t want to step away from the game completely. The longtime signal-caller in San Diego and Los Angeles- and one season in Indianapolis- would merit serious consideration from ESPN for the Monday Night […]

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement Wednesday morning, officially closing the book on a 17-year career. It was not a guarantee Rivers would be back under center for Indy next season. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard both suggested they would love for Rivers to return, but also noted needing […]

Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons on Wednesday. The 39-year-old quarterback played the first 16 seasons of his career with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, before a one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. The Rivers retirement came at a weird time, likely overshadowed by the inauguration of Joe Biden that […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has officially decided to conclude his 17-year playing career in the NFL. He took his thoughts in stride and penned a heartfelt message to bid the league and its people goodbye, via ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. Philip Rivers’ statement to ESPN is dadgum tremendous: pic.twitter.com/30KaEFGy0X — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is officially concluding an illustrious professional career after 17 seasons in the league. As the news broke, the NFL world’s reactions are slowly trickling into appreciation towards the veteran gunslinger for his contributions to the league and the game of football at large. The Colts organization expressed their gratitude for […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is set to hang up his cleats and retire from the league after an illustrious 17-year career. Rivers recently concluded the 2020 NFL season with the Colts after bouncing out of the Wild Card Round against the Buffalo Bills in the postseason. “It’s just time,” Rivers told The San Diego Union-Tribune […]

Philip Rivers has some decisions to make with respect to his future. So do the Indianapolis Colts. Rivers, 39, has yet to decide whether he will try to play again in 2021. The Colts will give him time to make that decision, but general manager Chris Ballard revealed the team also needs to take time […]

Philip Rivers may have played his last game for the Indianapolis Colts — or in the NFL for that matter. Saturday’s 27-24 Wildcard round defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills could prove to be Rivers’ swansong if he opts to enter free agency, or perhaps even retirement. If you ask Colts head coach […]

The Indianapolis Colts bowed out of the 2020 playoffs early after they lost to the Buffalo Bills, 27-24, on Wild Card Saturday. With their season coming to a close, the spotlight turns to the future of 39-year old quarterback Philip Rivers. Rivers spoke to reporters after the gut-wrenching defeat, and said that he is still […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has a big decision to make this offseason regarding his future in the NFL. The veteran is facing two options: return to the Colts or retire. The @NFLGameDay Notebook with @MikeGarafolo & @TomPelissero: #Colts QB Philip Rivers will either retire or return to Indy; If Carson Wentz is on the […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers suggested he might look to play again in 2021. Rivers has been rather mum about his future, though he has previously suggested retirement could arrive at any point. However, the veteran signal-caller recently stated he would have a desire to run it back with the Colts next season: “Without speaking […]

Things keep getting worse for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With just over four minutes left in the second quarter, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers hit wide receiver Zach Pascal for a 42-yard touchdown to extend Indy’s first-half lead to 21-7 over the struggling Steelers. Looking spry, the 39-year old Rivers evaded the Pittsburgh pass rush, stepped […]

After going on an 11-game winning streak to start the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a major funk with three straight losses. They look to snap the losing skid in their upcoming game against Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. The 39-year old has found success in his debut campaign with the Colts […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had some comments regarding Philip Rivers’ longevity ahead of the Steelers’ Week 16 matchup with Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. When asked how hard it was to outsmart a veteran signal-caller like Rivers, the All-Pro free safety pointed to Rivers’ status as one of the more tenured quarterbacks in the […]

Indianapolis quarterback Philip Rivers finished a 12-play, 75-yard scoring drive for the Colts with a five-yard touchdown pass to Zach Pascal. Giving Indy the advantage with under two minutes remaining in regulation, the lead would prove to be just durable enough for the Colts to hold on for the win against the Houston Texans, as […]

Former San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is currently in the midst of his first go-round as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. With Rivers leading his  new team to nine wins already this season, Indianapolis would be in the playoffs if the 2020-21 NFL regular season ended today. However, the veteran […]

Philip Rivers has found his groove in recent weeks with the Indianapolis Colts, which has led some to believe he could be back next season. Colts head coach Frank Reich thinks the 39-year-old Rivers has plenty left in the tank: “At the way he’s playing right now … if he wants, he has multiple years […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will most likely need surgery to repair a plantar plate rupture after the season, as per NFL Network‘s Ian Rapoport. He will reportedly play through the pain and finish the remainder of the team’s campaign in the 2020 NFL season. From @NFLGameDay: #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is expected to start […]

The Indianapolis Colts made the big decision to sign veteran star quarterback Philip Rivers to a one-year, $25 million contract in the offseason. It was a move that many thought would be a massive upgrade over Jacoby Brissett, who was the team’s starting quarterback last season. Rivers has been an upgrade, but there are a […]