Philip Rivers
American football quarterback with Chargers
Born
December 8th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent quarterback in American football, Rivers played for the San Diego Chargers for 14 seasons before concluding his career with the Indianapolis Colts. Rivers was selected fourth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft and quickly established himself as a leading quarterback in the league. He became known for his prolific passing ability, consistently throwing for impressive yardage and touchdowns throughout his career. Rivers was selected to eight Pro Bowls and was named an NFL All-Pro in 2006. His leadership on the field and competitive spirit contributed significantly to his team's performances during his tenure.
Played for the San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts
Selected to eight Pro Bowls
Named an NFL All-Pro in 2006
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