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Former Chargers QB Philip Rivers, wife expecting 10th child

Philip Rivers can now form a starting offense with him and his kids.

Former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers can now form a starting offense with him and his kids.

Rivers announced that he and his wife, Tiffany, are expecting their tenth baby together, per AL.com’s Ben Thomas.

“We’ve had one pretty much every two years, and now this is the longest gap,” Rivers said. “We are all fired up. Everyone was pulling for a boy. Even our girls wanted a boy.”

Rivers added that they will be having a boy who is expected to be born sometime in the fall.

Currently, the family consists of seven girls and two boys, ages 4 to 21.

Gunner, Philip’s oldest son, will be the starting quarterback for St. Michael Catholic in Fairhope, AL, which is the high school Rivers has been coaching for after retiring from the NFL. Entering Year 3 as head coach, Rivers has a record of 11-8.

Rivers spent 16 years with the Bolts, including 14 as the starting quarterback. He amassed 59,271 passing yards and 397 touchdown passes, ranking first in franchise history in both categories. He had a record of 123-101, making the playoffs six times and going 5-6 in 11 postseason games.

In his final NFL season, Rivers led the Colts to an 11-5 record with 24 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. He threw for 4,169 yards, which was the eighth straight season he topped 4,000 yards through the air.

Report: Former Chargers QB Philip Rivers expressed interest in NFL return in 2022

Former Chargers QB Philip Rivers considered coming out of retirement this past season.

Former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers considered coming out of retirement this past season.

According to NFL Media’s Rich Eisen, he heard from multiple sources at the combine that Rivers reached out to the Dolphins and 49ers about potentially suiting up for them.

“I heard at the combine that Philip Rivers contacted both of them to come back late last year,” Eisen said. “Which is what I heard and the way I heard it. I didn’t happen, don’t know why it didn’t happen. But I heard that at the combine.”

San Francisco had been down to their third-string quarterback, Brock Purdy, late in the season and the playoffs after season-ending injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. Rivers probably felt he still had some juice to help them on their run.

Rivers last played in 2020 for the Colts after spending 16 years with the Chargers. Rivers has been the head football coach at St. Michael’s Catholic High School in Fairhope, AL for the last two years.

This is notable heading into the upcoming season, with there being plenty of quarterback-needy teams. So if Rivers still wants to make a return at age 41, there could be some squads that would be interested in his services.

Rivers spent 16 years with the Bolts, including 14 as the starting quarterback. He amassed 59,271 passing yards and 397 touchdown passes, ranking first in franchise history in both categories. He had a record of 123-101, making the playoffs six times and going 5-6 in 11 postseason games.

In his final NFL season, Rivers led the Colts to an 11-5 record with 24 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. He threw for 4,169 yards, the eighth straight season he topped 4,000 yards through the air.

Twitter reacts to former Chargers QB Philip Rivers’ retirement

Players and fans paid homage to a great NFL career.

After 17 years in the NFL, former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has called it a career. The 39-year old spent all but one season with the Bolts.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to his retirement:

Players, fans react to end of Philip Rivers era

Social media was flooded with reactions after the news of the Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Philip Rivers parting ways.

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.

Analysis of Chargers, QB Philip Rivers parting ways

Why did the Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Philip Rivers decide to part ways?

Monday marked the end of an era as the Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Philip Rivers mutually decided to part ways, ending his 16-year stint with the franchise.

Coming off one of his best seasons in 2018, Rivers was thought to be a lock to get an extension before the 2019 campaign. Instead, the 38-year old and the franchise agreed to play it out and discuss a possible contract after the season.

The two parties weren’t expecting how this past season was going to turn out. Rivers passed for 4,615 yards and 23 touchdowns – his fewest since 2007 – 20 interceptions and he committed 23 turnovers while the team dropped nine of its 11 games decided by a touchdown or less.

Rivers was derailed by inconsistency along the offensive line, but the unit doesn’t deserve all the blame for his roller coaster of a season. His regression started towards the end of the 2018 season and it carried on into the 2019 campaign.

But outside of his poor play, there were signs that suggest Rivers and the franchise might’ve agreed that this would be his last year in the blue and gold before the season even began.

The lack of contract extension had many scratching their heads and then they signed Tyrod Taylor and drafted Easton Stick. Then after the season, Rivers moved his family from its longtime home in San Diego to Florida last month.

Along with that, the opportunity to start a new era before moving into the new stadium had to be enticing to the Chargers. As a result, Los Angeles determined that their best option involved parting ways with the quarterback that has started every game for them since 2006.

Rivers leaves the Chargers No. 6 in NFL history in career passing yards (59,271) and touchdown passes (397). He led the Bolts to the playoffs six times in his 14 years as their starter, including an appearance in the 2007 AFC Championship Game.

What’s next for the Chargers? Taylor, who was signed to a two-year deal last offseason, is penciled in as the starter at the moment, but they will most certainly bring in another quarterback. The outlet to acquire another signal-caller is to be determined, but there are a few options to choose from.

They could sign a free agent with an established veteran quarterback like Tom Brady. L.A. could look to get a trade done for someone like Cam Newton. Or, they could draft someone with the No. 6 overall selection like Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, Oregon’s Justin Herbert or Utah State’s Jordan Love.

The decision to extend coach Anthony Lynn might suggest that he will get a quarterback of his choice. Lynn’s offensive philosophy has always been a run-heavy approach, but he hasn’t been able to do so without a mobile quarterback – which could change in the coming months.

As for Rivers, he’s hitting the free agency market for the first time in his career. The 38-year old said that he wants to keep playing, and while there will be plenty of teams interested, retirement still shouldn’t be out of the picture for Rivers.

“I’m not sure what the future holds, but my family and I look forward to seeing what God has planned for us next,” Rivers said.

Report: No decision yet on QB Philip Rivers’ future

Quarterback Philip Rivers’ future with the Los Angeles Chargers is “up in the air”.

The realms of social media outburst earlier today after Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer said on The Herd With Colin Cowherd that the Los Angeles Chargers have moved on from quarterback Philip Rivers.

It appears that Glazer’s comment was more opinionated, rather than him reporting it.

NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Chargers have not made a decision regarding Rivers and his future with the team hours after Glazer said that. Rapoport said that the veteran’s future with the Chargers is “up in the air”.

Los Angeles is still working through their options right now. Those options include finding a new quarterback, franchise tagging Rivers, or allowing him to walk in free agency and see what offers he can get from other teams.

The franchise tag is a one-year deal that holds the player’s rights with a team. This prevents that player from becoming a free agent. If they can’t reach a deal, the tag gives the team the ability to keep that player – and work out a deal before the regular season.

What the future holds for the 38-year old remains to be seen. Rivers said that he wants to play in 2020, even if it is with another team. He recently moved his family from California to Florida, which has led to some believing that it is the end of an era.

No matter the direction the Chargers go, they need to start preparing for the future at the position.

Since they hold the No. 6 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, Los Angeles is in a prime spot to grab a quarterback, with someone like Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, Oregon’s Justin Herbert or Utah State’s Jordan Love.

Playing in new stadium ‘not a motivating factor’ for Chargers QB Philip Rivers

Playing in SoFi Stadium and getting their new journey started up is not a motivating factor when determining Philip Rivers’ future.

The Los Angeles Chargers start a new journey when they move into their new stadium with the Rams in Inglewood, CA in 2020.

But the question remains whether or not they are going to start a new era at the quarterback position.

For Philip Rivers, going from a stadium that had a seat capacity of 27,000 to one that seats nearly 80,000, as well as leading the Chargers into their new chapter is not a motivating factor in him wanting to be back next year.

The future for Rivers, who is slated to become a free agent, remains to be seen. Even though he has had a down year, the 38-year old still believes he can play football.

“I know I can still do it. And I know I can still do it at a high enough level for us to win. I have not done it well enough this year, but I still do love to play, and love to lead these guys and this team. It’s been an array of things that have compounded, to keep us from winning enough games to advance into the tournament,” Rivers said.

Rivers has thrown 21 touchdowns to 18 interceptions this season, giving many the reason to believe that his time has come to an end and that the Chargers must move on after this season.

Rivers believes that his playing days aren’t over. But he will use the time to evaluate his options when the season is over. Even if he does want to continue to play, that doesn’t mean it’s set and stone that he will back in the blue and gold, as it’s ultimately the franchise’s decision whether or not he returns next season.

Rivers has been with the team for 16 seasons, but 17 for the sake of loyalty is not guaranteed. Just look at Brett Favre and Joe Montana. The NFL is a business and the end result is winning, which the Chargers haven’t done this season, and they have yet to secure a Super Bowl with him under center.

“That doesn’t mean [having some really good plays lately] is good enough for someone to want you to keep playing. Because you have to maintain that consistency throughout games and do enough to win football games, which we haven’t done, and I haven’t done well enough this year,” Rivers said.