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The Los Angeles Chargers announced that the organization and quarterback Philip Rivers are mutually parting ways.
The decision to go in a different direction means that the 38-year-old will enter free agency as he is set to play for another NFL team after spending 16 seasons with the Chargers.
“After stepping back a bit from last season, we reconnected with Philip and his representatives to look at how 2019 played out, assess our future goals, evaluate the current state of the roster and see if there was a path forward that made sense for both parties,” GM Tom Telesco said in a statement.
“As we talked through various scenarios, it became apparent that it would be best for Philip and the Chargers to turn the page on what has truly been a remarkable run.
“We agreed that making this decision well before free agency would allow everyone to put themselves in the best position for success in 2020.”
There’s no doubt that a team will benefit from the veteran quarterback’s services next season, as he has shown that he can still play at a high level.
“Philip can still compete at a top-starter level and, in a perfect world, number 17 is your QB forever,” Telesco said.