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• Philip Rivers is the starting quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL.

  While Rivers was selected as a No. 1 alternate to play in the Pro Bowl on February 8, 2009, he will not play in the game due to a sore knee. Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins will take his place.ESPN.com: Favre, Rivers sidelined by injuries (January 21, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: December 8, 1981
  2. Birthplace: Decatur, Alabama
  3. Height: 6'5"
  4. Weight: 228 lb
  5. Jersey:
     1. 17
  6. College: North Carolina State
  7. NFL Draft: 4th overall in 2004, NY Giants
  8. Pro Bowl selection: 2007

• NFL Career

  Philip Rivers was drafted by the New York Giants in 2004. However, he was immediately traded the same day to the Chargers for Eli Manning. Rivers made his first NFL start on September 11, 2006. With a record of 14-2, The Chargers reached the playoffs that year, but lost to the New England Patriots 24-21. Rivers' performance during the season earned him a spot on the AFC Pro Bowl team.

  Under new coach Norv Turner, The Chargers made it back the the playoffs the following season. The team made it to the AFC Championship, but again were beaten by the Patriots.Chargers.com: Philip Rivers

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