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Report: Philip Rivers showing “little urgency” in contract talks

The possibility that the Chargers could trade quarterback Philip Rivers was discussed widely at one point this offseason, but the draft came and went without any deal and Rivers remained with the only NFL team he’s ever played for.

Part of the reason for speculation was that Rivers had shown some resistance to signing a contract extension beyond the 2015 season, citing the uncertainty about the team’s future in San Diego. Rivers has subsequently said that he’s “willing to listen to anything” when it comes to an extension and that it “would be awesome” to remain with the team in a passive approach that appears to still be in place.