SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 and punter Mike Scifres #5 of the San Diego Chargers walk off the field after the Chargers 27-24 win against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 20, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
Long-time LA Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers announced on Wednesday that he would be retiring from the NFL. Rivers spent 16 seasons with the Bolts, 14 as the starter, and one season with the Indianapolis Colts before officially calling it quits.
Rivers is as well-beloved as it comes.