Listen to Philip Rivers' 2019 Salute to Champions speech

"I hope that there's some of you here in San Diego that can still say, 'that's our quarterback'"
Philip Rivers
Photo credit JANUARY 01: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers runs off the field after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs 37-27 in a game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 1, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Longtime San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons. Take a listen to his 2019 speech at the Salute to Champions dinner, where he got emotional talking about the city of San Diego.

Featured Image Photo Credit: JANUARY 01: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers runs off the field after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs 37-27 in a game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 1, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)