Philip Rivers #17 of the Indianapolis Colts watches action during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 12, 2020 in Nashville. Credit: Getty Images/Wesley Hitt
Philip Rivers announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending an NFL career that began in 2004 when he was selected fourth overall by the Giants. He was swiftly traded to the Chargers as part of the package that brought Eli Manning to New York.
A year ago, Manning retired by quoting Wellington Mara: "Once a Giant, always a Giant," he said. "For me, it’s only a Giant."
Now, Rivers could, if he wants to, say something similar: Once a Giant, always a Giant… but never a Giant.