Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Sport
Michael Toledo

INSANE: Philip rivers retires after 17 seasons his nfl stats life with 10 kids and quiet exit explained | Vintage Vibes

Footballs on a football field (Credit: Paolo Aldrighetti/Unsplash)

Philip Rivers has officially retired from professional football after 17 seasons in the NFL. The 43-year-old quarterback signed a one-day ceremonial contract with the Los Angeles Chargers in July 2025 to end his career with the franchise where he spent 16 seasons. The move, announced via a personal video and team statement, marks the formal end of a prolific era in Chargers history and closes the final chapter of one of the league's most consistent signal callers.

Rivers Signs One-Day Contract to Retire as a Charger

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.