San Diego Chargers have managed to sign their franchise quarterback with a contract to a franchise-wide. The Chargers announced that Philip Rivers has signed a contract extension until 2015.Chargers offensive leader.
The team did not disclose terms of the contract, but Michael Lombardi of the NFL Network has confrimado the deal was for 6 years and $ 92 million, with about $ 38.5 million guaranteed.
"It'sa great day for the Chargers and their fans," said team president Dean Spanos said in a statement. "Philip has proved it has all the qualities necessary to be a successful quarterback in the NFL. It is a proven winner and an undoubted leader for this football team."
The firm will keep Rivers, the fourth overall selection in the 2004 NFL Draft out of the market in 2010, when he had become a free agent.
"We feel that Philip is a great player with a bright future," said General Manager AJ Smith. "It feels to know that will be with us for many years to come."
Rivers to "became the starting quarterback in 2006 following the departure of Drew Brees and led the team to the playoffs the past three seasons, starting 16 games during the regular season each year.
His record throughout his career as a starter, including playoffs, is 36-18 (.667), including 22-5 (.815) at home.
