San Diego Chargers
Philip Rivers - #17 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 228 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/08/1981 |
| Birthplace | Decatur, AL |
| College | North Carolina State |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 1st round, 4th pick by Giants |
Chargers agree with WR Robinson
The Chargers and Rams UFA WR Laurent Robinson have agreed to a deal, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
Chargers announce signings
The Chargers announced their free-agent signings on Friday night, including RB Mike Tolbert.
Chargers sign OLB LaBoy
In an effort to solidify their pass rush, the Chargers have reached an agreement with free agent OLB Travis LaBoy.
Saints sign Sproles to replace Bush
FOX Sports is reporting that Saints have found their replacement for Reggie Bush in former Chargers RB Darren Sproles.
Chargers trim roster; cut WR Davis
The Chargers did some housecleaning on Thursday, releasing five players — including WR Craig "Buster" Davis — and withdrawing a qualifying offer from another.
Report: Chargers agree with OLB Barnes
The Chargers and OLB Antwan Barnes have agreed on a two-year, $3.2 miilion contract, Aaron Wilson of Scout.com reported on Wednesday.
Chargers to make Weddle NFL's highest paid safety
The Chargers have agreed to re-sign FS Eric Weddle, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
Chargers sign draft picks
The Chargers began signing draft picks with second-round LB Jonas Mouton out of Michigan.
Chargers show they won't wait
By signing players like Eric Weddle, Takeo Spikes and Bob Sanders, the Chargers showed on early on in free agency that they aren't looking to the future — they want to win in 2011.
Chargers agree to terms with LB Spikes, S Sanders
The Chargers agreed to a three-year deal with LB Takeo Spikes, the team announced Tuesday evening. He will sign his contract Friday.
Report: Chargers to release LB Tucker
The Chargers will release LB Jyles Tucker when waivers begin on Thursday afternoon.
Chargers to re-sign TE McMichael
The Chargers agreed to re-sign TE Randy McMichael to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
Chargers agree to deal with ORT Clary
The Chargers agreed to terms with ORT Jeromey Clary on a four-year, $20 million deal.
Vikings to release DT Kennedy
The Vikings will begin the process of trying to get under the salary cap by releasing DT Jimmy Kennedy.
Chargers Jackson will sign franchise tag, report to camp
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson will be in attendance when the team reports to camp on July 27, ending speculation that he would hold out for a long-term contract for the second consecutive summer.
PLAYER NEWS
Rivers was a modest 11 of 22 for 165 yards and two scores Sunday in a 27-17 win over the Jets.|||||||
Rivers was also sacked four times. H's enduring his worst season in years.
Rivers was 29 of 37 for 337 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.|||||||
Rivers was playing some of his best football this season until the fourth quarter when he was largely responsible for San Diego's loss. The first of his interceptions was returned for a touchdown and the second led to a Tampa Bay field goal that sealed the game for the Buccaneers.
Rivers completed 18 of 20 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception in a win over the Chiefs Thursday night.|||||||
It was a good sign for Rivers, who had been bad in two straight games. It was the sixth time in NFL history a quarterback had completed 90 percent or more of his passes, and tied Steve Young for fifth on that list. Rivers threw TD passes to Antonio Gates and Malcom Floyd.
Rivers completed only 18 of his 34 passes for 154 yards in San Diego's 7-6 loss to Cleveland on Sunday.|||||||
Rivers' completion percentage (52.9) and yards were both season-low marks. His struggles have intensified recently, with Rivers notching a quarterback rating of only 58.5 over the Chargers' last two games.
Rivers was intercepted four times - three in the fourth quarter - and lost two fumbles in Monday's 35-24 loss to Denver, which overcame a 24-0 halftime deficit.|||||||
The four pickoffs and six turnovers were both career-highs. A week earlier, the Chargers blew a 10-point lead in the third quarter in a 31-24 loss at New Orleans.