Quarterback Philip Rivers is currently focused on the present by helping dig his team out of a hole and get back into the thick of the playoff race.
But while he is doing that, many can’t talk about Rivers without bringing up his future with the Chargers.
Rivers, who will be turning 38 in December, is in the final stint of his four-year contract that he signed back in 2015. He was comfortable with playing out the rest of his contract before dealing with any negotiations.
Earlier this week, Rivers said that he will evaluate where he’s at, physically and mentally before determining the next step that he will make in his professional career.
Rivers said prior to the 2019 season that he wants to remain with the team when they move into their new stadium with the Rams in Inglewood, CA next year.
“I think that is my desire. But I do think that it only seems right to say, ‘All right, let’s take a deep breath and regroup.’ I kept saying, a couple years, a couple years or a handful, and then I went to the ‘one year at a time.’ And I think that’s where it is, and that only makes sense when your contract is up and you’re going to be 38 here in a few weeks.
So I’m just going to have kind of a self and family evaluation of it all, and also know that it’s not solely my decision. But my intention certainly is to be playing in 2020,” Rivers said, per ESPN’s Eric D. Williams.
Entering Week 11, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection, leads the league in completions (240), attempts (364) and passing yards (2,186). He has passed for 14 touchdowns, but has thrown 10 interceptions, which ranks as the second-worst in the league.
Rivers’ play has been plagued by an inexperienced offensive line this season, but there have been signs of regression to his game. His decision-making his been spotty and his arm talent isn’t where it used to be.
There’s no doubt that Rivers would like to continue playing with the Bolts beyond the 2019 season, but how he does the rest of the season will have a big determining factor on what the future may hold for him.
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