Philip Rivers Retires as LA Charger

Rivers retired from football in 2021 but made it clear he wanted to retire a Charger.

Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Indianapolis Colts gives a thumbs-up on the sidelines in the second half of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. on Dec. 13, 2020. Chris Unger/Getty Images

Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers retired as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers Monday.

Rivers was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. He spent 16 of 17 seasons with the San Diego/LA Chargers and owns multiple franchise passing records. He retired in 2021; at the time, he stated his intent to retire as a Charger but did not fulfill that promise until Monday.