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Chargers Owner Dean Spanos: New Philip Rivers Contract 'Will Happen'

Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos expressed confidence Tuesday that his team will re-sign franchise quarterback Philip Rivers, who is a free agent after the 2019 season.

Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register provided video:

Gilbert Manzano

Chargers owner Dean Spanos on working out a new deal with Philip Rivers: “As long as he wants to be here, we want him here” https://t.co/ZufvJtuXmZ

"We have an understanding, as long (Rivers) wants to be here, we want him here," Spanos told reporters at the Chargers Invitational Golf Tournament.