The Chargers have two games remaining on their schedule. It just so happens that those contests could mark quarterback Philip Rivers’ last in the blue and gold uniform.
Rivers, who’s in the final year of his contract, hasn’t given Los Angeles that much reason to be brought back for Year 17. The veteran quarterback has struggled immensely, throwing 18 interceptions, which is tied for the second-most in the NFL.
Rivers has thrown for 4,055 yards, 21 touchdowns and has completed 65.6% of his passes, but the interceptions have hindered the team in crucial situations. It’s one of the reasons why the Chargers are 5-9 and in last place of the AFC West.
With Rivers set to be a free agent after the season, the 38-year old can finally see a marriage coming to an end possibly becoming a reality.
“I mean, they could be (the final two games),” Rivers said. “I don’t necessarily expect that it is, or I don’t necessarily think it’s a crazy thought that it will be. I think you just don’t know.”
“I don’t feel like I have over 16 years, but I think this is a unique situation in terms of contract being up, it being a bit of a bumpy year to say the least, and you just don’t know that uncertainty. Even more so now, these last two against Oakland and Kansas City, that you know, you take it all in just in case.”
Rivers is the Chargers’ all-time passing leader in yards (58,711), touchdowns (395) and passer rating (95.2). But despite the eye-popping stats, the Bolts are 5-6 in the postseason with zero Super Bowl appearances since he took over as the starter in 2006.
Rivers said that he’s going to talk to his family and figure out what’s best after the season. But at the same time, he knows that it’s ultimately not his decision whether or not he will be back when the Chargers start their new journey in the new stadium with the Rams in 2020.
“It’s not solely going to be my decision. That’s where I think that uncertainty lies. We will just kind of have to see. I think with that uncertainty it does add some emotion.”
