Philip Rivers Still Wants to Play in NFL, Says Former Teammate
Despite being 42 and not having played since 2020, Rivers could potentially return for another one or two seasons, especially if a team needs a quarterback during the playoffs, according to Shawne Merriman.
- Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman believes Philip Rivers, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2020, still wants to play and hasn't officially retired for this reason.
- Despite being 42 years old, Merriman thinks Rivers could potentially play another one or two seasons, especially if a team needs a quarterback during the playoffs.
- Rivers had an impressive career, being an eight-time Pro Bowler and throwing for more than 4,000 yards 12 different times.
- In his final season in 2020, Rivers played for the Indianapolis Colts, accumulating 4,169 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, leading the team to an 11-5 record.
- Despite his achievements, Rivers failed to secure a win in the playoffs in his final season, losing to Buffalo in the Wild Card round.