It looks like Philip Rivers’ time with the Chargers is indeed coming to an end.
On Sunday, it was reported that the longtime Chargers quarterback had moved “permanently” from San Diego to Florida to be closer to his family.
“What this means football-wise is to be determined but it was time for us to move back closer to home,” Rivers said in the text message.
The 38-year-old was in the final year of his contract and does not know whether he will return to the Chargers for a 17th season. He got extremely emotional after a 31-21 Week 17 loss to the Chiefs, stating he would rather finish his career with the Chargers, but would be open to playing elsewhere in 2020.
“I plan to play football, so yes,” Rivers said Sunday, when asked whether he would consider playing for another team. “Where that is going to be will get sorted out over the next few months. I’ve never been in this position. I don’t even know when the league year starts. We’ll just kind of see. I’m very thankful for the 16 years, and if there is another, I’ll be thankful for that.”
Rivers will be among top QB’s in a market that also could include Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ryan Tannehill, Teddy Bridgewater, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota.
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The Chargers have Tyrod Taylor under contract for next season, and although they have been impressed with his play, he is surely not the future at QB as the franchise heads into a new stadium in 2020.
Rivers racked up 4,615 yards and 23 touchdowns with 20 interceptions during the 2019 season.
The eight-time Pro Bowler is sixth in NFL history in both career passing yards (59,271) and touchdown passes (397).
