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Philip Rivers Officially Retires as a Charger With One-Day Contract

The franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns secured his farewell ceremony when four of his former linemen delivered his one-day retirement deal.

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Overview

  • Philip Rivers signed a one-day contract on July 21 to officially retire as a Charger after a 17-year NFL career.
  • Four of Rivers’ former offensive linemen — Nick Hardwick, Kris Dielman, Marcus McNeill and Jeromey Clary — traveled to Alabama to hand-deliver his ceremonial contract.
  • He spent 16 seasons as the Chargers’ starting quarterback before closing his career with one season at the Indianapolis Colts.
  • He leaves as the Chargers’ all-time leader in wins (123), passing yards (59,271), touchdowns (397), fourth-quarter comebacks (27) and game-winning drives (32).
  • He led the Chargers to six playoff berths, including a run to the 2007 AFC Championship Game, and earned eight Pro Bowl nods.