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how old was philip rivers when he retired

Philip Rivers was 39 years old when he first retired from the NFL in January 2021, after the 2020 season with the Indianapolis Colts.

Quick Scoop

  • Philip Rivers was born on December 8, 1981.
  • He announced his retirement from the NFL on January 19–20, 2021, after completing the 2020 season with the Colts.
  • That timing made him 39 years old at the point of his initial retirement.

A Bit More Context

Philip Rivers played 17 seasons in the NFL, spending 16 with the Chargers and his final season with the Indianapolis Colts before stepping away.

Although he later had ceremonial and comeback-related retirement storylines, the commonly cited answer to “how old was Philip Rivers when he retired?” refers to that first retirement at age 39.

TL;DR: Philip Rivers was 39 years old when he retired following the 2020 NFL season.

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