Every year, Jan. 20 is a special and emotional day, Rivers said in a statement posted on the team’s website. It is St. Sebastian’s Feast day, the day I played in the AFC championship without an ACL, and now the day that after 17 seasons, I’m announcing my retirement from the National Football League. Thank you God for allowing me to live out my childhood dream of playing quarterback in the NFL. I am grateful to the Chargers for 16 seasons, and the Colts for the 17th season.
Rivers was one of a kind.
Between his trademark throwing style and his penchant for trash-talking without cussing, he carved out his own niche in the NFL.
INDIANAPOLIS — When Philip Rivers first started tossing footballs as a high-school ball boy, he heaved them any way he could. The throwing motion stuck — and success soon followed.Rivers used that . . .
After a productive NFL career that saw him spend 16 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and one year with the Indianapolis Colts, Philip Rivers has announced his retirement from .