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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:

Twitter reacts after QB Philip Rivers’ possible last game of career

Twitter pays respect to quarterback Philip Rivers after what might’ve been his last game.

After 16 seasons with the Chargers, quarterback Philip Rivers took his talents to the Colts, where he showed that he still had some gas in the tank, leading Indianapolis to an 11-5 record and a playoff appearance.

The Colts’ season just came to an end after losing to the Bills in Saturday’s wild-card game by the score of 27-24.

Despite the loss, Chargers fans that supported Rivers over the past decade watched the 39-year old throw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, hoping he would be being able to capture his lone Super Bowl ring.

On the season, Rivers completed 68 percent of his passes, threw for over 4,000 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only 11 interceptions.

The Colts want him back for another stint, but it will also fall on if Rivers wants to come back or if he wants to begin coaching high school football at St. Michael Catholic High School.

With Rivers’ 17th and possible last season coming to an end, here are some of the best tweets by fans that paid homage to the future Hall of Famer.

Colts linked as ‘most logical spot’ for QB Philip Rivers

Could quarterback Philip Rivers be taking his talents to the midwest?

While the NFL Draft prospects at the 2020 Scouting Combine are the main attraction right now, free agency buzz that’s heating up continues to draw many people’s attention.

One of the bigger storylines is the potential destination for former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Indianapolis Colts are linked as the top fit for the 38-year old.

“It seems right now the most logical spot would be the Indianapolis Colts, who haven’t ruled out anything, may be in the quarterback market, who have Jacoby Brissett—they have to make some decisions on—and still may draft a quarterback,” Rapoport said. “Right now, that seems like the most logical spot for Rivers and if not there, it’s kind of anyone’s guess where else.”

The most important thing to note is that Rapoport didn’t say that they’re showing interest at the moment. It’s still a bit early, but it wouldn’t be surprising if Indianapolis is aggressive to try to acquire him when free agency begins on March 18.

Rivers is familiar with head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni. Along with that, the Colts play indoors, have several playmakers on offense and one of the league’s best offensive lines to keep the veteran signal-caller on his feet.

RB Melvin Gordon predicts who QB Philip Rivers will sign with

Where will quarterback Philip Rivers play in 2020? Running back Melvin Gordon makes his prediction.

It’s still hard for fans to believe that quarterback Philip Rivers will suit up for a new team after spending the past 16 seasons with the Chargers after mutually agreeing to part ways with the franchise.

Since the parting became official, matchmaker has been in full effect, as many are predicting where the 38-year old will sign when free agency begins on March 18.

Running back Melvin Gordon, who is also set to be a free agent, recently made his prediction.

Gordon believes that Rivers will sign with the Indianapolis Colts.

“I think he goes to the Colts,” Gordon said, per CBS Sports, before clearing up that he didn’t have any inside information. “I don’t know, that’s just my thought.”

Gordon believes that the ties that a couple of the coaches on the Colts have to the veteran signal-caller will be enough to lure him in.

Frank Reich, the Colts head coach, spent three seasons with the Bolts, including two years as the offensive coordinator.

“We have history with [Reich] as well, so it’d be an easy plug-in,” Gordon said. “So I think that’s probably the best fit, but you never know. Tampa, I hear, is a place. I try not to talk to Phil about free agency, he has enough people in his ear about that. I think the Colts, though.”

Nick Sirianni, who is Indianapolis’ offensive coordinator, served as the Chargers’ offensive assistant for five years.

“He has [connections],” Gordon said.  “Nick… he came from here, we had him, and he’s the offensive coordinator there. They run the same playbook, so it’d be easy, he could come right in and he could be telling guys what to do, he knows what’s going on already.”

Along with the familiarity, the Colts play indoors, they have a plethora of play-makers on the offensive side of the ball and one of the league’s best offensive lines that would be sure to keep him upright.