Rivers not contemplating retirement: 'I know I can still do it'

While Philip Rivers' future with the Los Angeles Chargers remains up in the air, the 38-year-old quarterback believes "there's no question" that he can still play, according to ESPN's Eric D. Williams.

"There's a lot of factors," Rivers said. "There's a personal side and family side to mine. I'm going to have a daughter in college as well, too. So, time is ticking, and I've got a sixth-grade son that I've got to get ready to coach at some point, so there's all kinds of factors.

"But I know I can still do it, and I know I can still do it at a high enough level for us to win. I have not done it well enough this year, but I still do love to play and love to lead these guys and this team. It's been an array of things that have compounded to keep us from winning enough games to advance into the tournament."

Rivers is set to hit the open market for the first time in his 16-year career unless he and the Chargers agree to a new contract prior to free agency.

After three straight Pro Bowl seasons, Rivers has shown signs of regression this year. The veteran's 18 interceptions trail only Jameis Winston's 28, with many of Rivers' turnovers coming in crucial late-game situations.

Moreover, his 21 touchdown passes represent the lowest mark he's produced since his second year as a starter in 2007.

The 5-10 Chargers - who are set to move into their new stadium with the Rams next season - currently own the seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft and could use it to grab Rivers' successor.

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