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.