2019 marked the last season with the Chargers for quarterback Philip Rivers as the franchise announced that both parties mutually agreed to part ways on Monday.
After 16 seasons with the Bolts, Rivers becomes a free agent for the first time in his professional career. For many, it’s hard to believe that there will be another guy under center in the blue and gold next season and beyond.
Analysts, fans of the team, Rivers’ teammates, both current and former, went to social media to let out their reactions after finding out that the Chargers and the 38-year old are going different directions.
Tough to put into words all this dude means to me. An all time teammate, competitor, leader and friend. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. You are freaking beast. NUNC COEPI #horsemess #thatsmyquarterback https://t.co/zLVbDPJboe
— Hunter Henry (@Hunter_Henry84) February 10, 2020
Love brother😔 https://t.co/WMImkTyWFY
— Derwin James Jr (@DerwinJames) February 10, 2020
This hurts!!! 😢 #ThatsMyQuarterback https://t.co/3eraOJ2MRe
— Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) February 10, 2020
#Chargers not re-signing Philip Rivers*
MOOD:pic.twitter.com/iDCrxY6O06
— Los Angeles (@ChargersHype) February 10, 2020
This is my favorite Philip Rivers moment pic.twitter.com/csuOKU05jE
— Champions_All_Day (@Chiefs_All_Day) February 10, 2020
Since it is the end of an era I put together a quick tribute video for Philip Rivers and all the great times that we had this past season. pic.twitter.com/FrYMAC9H8Y
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) February 10, 2020
What will I remember most about Philip Rivers as a Charger?
Never missed a game in 16 years
But teammates were always injured
Fierce competitor
Loved talking trash
Crazy delivery
Fun to watch
Hated QB sneaks
Changed plays a dozen times before snap
This:pic.twitter.com/HZkvWvagsM— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) February 10, 2020
Philip Rivers is MY QB1 for life. https://t.co/0p4tBf4YOH
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) February 10, 2020
"Leaving San Diego made me realize what other teams are like."
Eric Weddle says he wants his former teammate Philip Rivers to keep playing.@nflnetwork #NFLNow pic.twitter.com/DGPddiHWS6
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) February 10, 2020
Chargers wasted Philip Rivers prime by giving him coaches like Norv turner and Mike McCoy.
— The__SAD (@The__RAD) February 10, 2020
I can’t believe it’s the end of the Philip Rivers era. My favorite QB ever, and I don’t think we will see a player match his passion and love for the game. What an incredible, under appreciated career he has put together.
I hope he finds a contender and gets a shot at a ring. #17— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) February 10, 2020
Thank you #PhilipRivers for giving it everything you had. Now, as a long suffering #Chargers fan, I expect you’ll sign with the Titans or Colts and win a Super Bowl
— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) February 10, 2020
No matter what your position or feeling is towards Philip, if you’re a Chargers fan, this one should hit you.
Will need time to process….
But for now, thank you Philip Rivers. For everything. #BoltUp https://t.co/45CWLRPabu
— Chargers Homer (@ChargersHomer) February 10, 2020
Was always going to end one day 😭 Wish him all the best going forward hopefully never has to play against @Chargers Will for ever be my QB. #ThankYouPhilip #Legend #PhilipRivers pic.twitter.com/X2deuOwl6K
— David Renwick (@davren009) February 10, 2020
When you have to tell your child her QB is not on the team anymore 😭
🎥: jmwalsh2/IG | #Chargers pic.twitter.com/7ookXOUNbT
— Los Angeles (@ChargersHype) February 11, 2020