Philip Rivers

Philip Michael Rivers is an American quarterback for (NFL) national football league Los Angeles Chargers. He has also played for San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts.

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Biography and Early Life

Philip Michael Rivers was born on December 8, 1981 in Decatur Alabama to his parents Joan who was a teacher and Steve who was a head coach of Decatur High’s Football team. Because of his father’s influence he had an interest in football but only had an opportunity to officially play in 1994 when he was in the seventh grade. He shared number seven with his dad who wore it when he was in high school. He played football for his school representing Athens High School in Athens.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Philip Rivers in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Philip Rivers’s age is 39 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 8 December 1981. Though, he is 6′ 5″ in feet and inches and 196 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 228 lbs in Pound and 103 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Rivers went to Athens high School. After which he enrolled at the North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. While studying he played for Wolf pack football team.  Rivers then was recruited to his first practice as a college quarterback in the year 2000.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Rivers dated his college sweetheart Tiffany when he was still a college player. Then the two tied the knot on May 19 2001 and have been very intentional in their marriage to make it work. They had desired a large family and as a result they were blessed with Eight children six daughters and two sons namely, Gunner Rivers, Sarah Catherine Rivers, Grace Rivers, Rebecca Rivers, Halle Rivers, Caroline rivers, Peter rivers, Clare  Rivers. Rivers is a responsible and caring father too their children.

Is Philip Rivers Gay?

Rivers got married to his wife Tiffany Rivers in 2001. They have been happy in their relationship and there are no signs of divorce. The couple have been blessed with eight wonderful children with whom they take pride in raising. He has never had an interest in gay relationships.

Professional Career

Rivers career started in college where he played as a quarterback during his freshman years. He led his team to a record win of 8-4 winning against Minnesota once. Rivers led his team in winning their first nine games. It became the best start in the college’s history. Rivers threw for 4,491 yards in his senior years. In 12 games he scored 34 touchdowns highlighted his career as the most durable and productive quarterback in Atlantic coast Conference history.

In 2004 He was recruited by San Diego Chargers. He signed a contract worth $40.5 million and a bonus of 14.5 million to play for the team for six years. He represented the team for 12 seasons in 12 years.

In 2008 Rivers season was exemplary he has a pass rating of 105.5 and 34 touch downs. In 2009 the San Diego Chargers won all their 11 games, they ended the season with a 13-3 record. He topped in the season with a rating of 104.4. He has set many records for the team ever since and also been selected five times at the Pro-bowl.

In August 2015 he signed another contract worth $84 million for four years. This amount contributed significantly to his net worth. He ended the season with 4, 1792 yards and 29 touchdowns. In the 2016 season he ended with passing for 4,386 yards and 33 touch downs. Rivers was ranked #73 in the NFL top 100players of 2017.

In 2017, he joined the Los Angeles Chargers playing for three years for the team. He finished the season passing 4,515 yards and 28 touchdowns. In 2018 season passing 4,308 yards and 32 touchdowns and was ranked #56 on the NFL players of 2018. In the 2019 season he finished with 4,615 yards, 23 touchdowns, 23 touchdowns and 20 interceptions.

On March 21, 2020 he signed a one-year contract to play for the Indianapolis Colts a contract worth $ 25 million. His debut game was on 13, September 2020 where they played against Jacksonville Jaguars and unfortunately lost the game.

On 20 January 2021 Rivers announced his retirement from NFL after 17 seasons and reaffirmed his plans to be the head coach of St. Michael Catholic High school Football team located in Fairhope Alabama.

Awards

Rivers has received a number of honors and achievement in his career such as, NFL comeback player of the year (AP, PFWA) IN 2013, NFL passing yards leader in 2010, AFC passing yard leader in 2015 and several other awards.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Philip Rivers in 2021

Rivers career started paying when he was still in school. He primarily earns his income by being a professional footballer. His salary is estimated to be $20 million per year. In 1992, he managed to sign a six year contract with San Diego chargers worth $92 million and in 2015 he signed another contract worth $85 million. Rivers accumulated a salary amounting to $ 188 million as of September 2018 coming from NFL salary alone. He has amassed a net worth of an estimated value of $90 million as of 2021.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• They are the founders of Rivers hope foundation which is a non profit organization that supports foster children.
• Rivers and his wife started “Change the game” campaign aimed at raising awareness for type 1 diabetes.

Rivers has established himself as an intelligent player in his entire career he has played an estimated 228 games with 123 wins. He has become one of the best quarterbacks of all-time.