A four-year contract extension announced Saturday night will keep quarterback Philip Rivers with the Chargers through 2019.
The news was first reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune and then quickly confirmed by the Chargers. The extension was done after a summer of posturing by both sides and rumors that talks would be shelved with the regular season approaching.
Don’t believe everything you hear. Or something.
In addition to a bunch more guaranteed money, the extension gives Rivers, 33, peace of mind and gives the team at least some level of stability with rumors of a move to Los Angeles still swirling.