Social Reaction: Philip Rivers Announces Retirement

“It’s just time.”

Philip Rivers retiring from NFL after 17 seasons.https://t.co/Ht6xSIska9

— Kevin Acee (@sdutKevinAcee) January 20, 2021

The next chapter begins.

Nunc Coepi.

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) January 20, 2021

"One of the fiercest competitors and most loyal teammates that our game has ever seen." pic.twitter.com/UNbIAA0iTy

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) January 20, 2021

It has been an honor and a privilege having Philip Rivers wear the Horseshoe. https://t.co/O6gSet3SFM

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) January 20, 2021

Daggum, thank you for being a great leader and teacher. Gonna miss you uncle Phil🤠 https://t.co/8JZnJMnrtg

— MPJ (@MikePitt_Jr) January 20, 2021

Great leader and teammate. https://t.co/Bj0BGjis6a

— Rigo (@Rigojio88) January 20, 2021

Congrats on a great career 17, made this year more special than you know it. You will be missed! https://t.co/OzUPDJrSTq

— Mo Alie-Cox (@MoAlie81) January 20, 2021

Appreciate you and all you’ve done 17 ❤️ https://t.co/mNQzKldXAo

— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) January 20, 2021

Thank You 17 ! https://t.co/ttvEwuToVr

— Marlon Mack (@Marlon_Mack25) January 20, 2021

we love you, phil 🥺 pic.twitter.com/Ybm3wqnIBl

— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) January 20, 2021

Philip Rivers’ statement to ESPN is dadgum tremendous: pic.twitter.com/30KaEFGy0X

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, 2021

From @GMFB: Former #Colts and #Chargers QB Philip Rivers retires from the NFL after 17 seasons. pic.twitter.com/e85UU2za2T

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 20, 2021

Absolutely loved every single thing about Philip Rivers and his game. The leadership and toughness were at the absolute highest. Best QB I ever saw throwing with defenders right in his face. Love that dude-HOFer!!!!!👏👏👏

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 20, 2021

Though his NFL career is over, Philip Rivers will forever be our mic’d up king.

(🎥: @sportingnews)pic.twitter.com/ZsMv34tT79

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 20, 2021

Colts coach Frank Reich on Philip Rivers:

"Unbelievable career and player! Happy for him to go out on such a good season and on his own terms. He will be missed - love him!!!"

— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) January 20, 2021

I’ll never forget lining up for a play and Phil pointing to one of our linebackers and telling him he was lined up wrong based off the blitz we were about to run and being 100% correct about it haha.

One of the smartest I’ve ever played against and a hell of a competitor. https://t.co/1AZxyvDafu

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 20, 2021

Philip, congrats on a Hall of Fame career! Thanks for your example as a QB, a team leader, a Dad, and a man of faith. So fun to watch

— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) January 20, 2021

Philip, what a career! An amazing competitor, winner & family man. It’s been fun to compete against u & watch u do your thing for so many years.

I know countless kids have been inspired by u & will benefit from your coaching & football knowledge in the future. God bless! — Ben. pic.twitter.com/KsZ7L5TjaR

— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) January 20, 2021

Always opinionated, never boring, with a love of football he'll carry with him as a coach.

Congrats on a great career Philip Rivers! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/htzAzFIk5C

— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) January 20, 2021

Philip Rivers and his A+ trash talk are retiring from the NFL.

We'll miss it.

(via @thecheckdown) pic.twitter.com/2xjMkBGWfl

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 20, 2021

With the news of Philip Rivers' retirement after this season, he would first be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2026.@Chargers | @Colts pic.twitter.com/8Q5zovsz7h

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) January 20, 2021