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Manning retires, leaving Roethlisberger, Rivers still in the game

The first chip has fallen from the 2004 quarterback draft class.

Eli Manning announced his retirement Wednesday after 16 seasons, making him the first of the three star quarterbacks from that 2004 class to call it quits in the NFL.

Manning, 39, was the first-overall pick in that draft by the Chargers, who quickly traded him to the Giants in exchange for Phillip Rivers, the fourth selection, and additional picks.

The Steelers selected Ben Roethlisberger 11th in that draft.

None of the three made much of an impact on the 2019 season.