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Philip Rivers: ‘I do want to play football’ next season

Philip Rivers’ contract is set to expire at the end of the year — which has been a rough one for both the 16-year veteran and the Los Angeles Chargers.

While there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding his next steps, Rivers knows that he wants to be out on the field when next season rolls around.

That much, in his mind, is abundantly clear.

“I’m capable enough physically and mentally, there’s no question,” Rivers said Sunday, via ESPN. “Yes, I do want to play football. I do, and that’s how I feel deep down as I stand here.