A number of prominent NFL stars celebrated the career of Philip Rivers after the 39-year-old announced his retirement Wednesday.
Rivers was a member of the 2004 draft class along with Eli Manning—who was part of the trade sending Rivers to the San Diego Chargers—and Ben Roethlisberger. They both congratulated him on a run that could send him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame:
BigBen7.com @_BigBen7Philip, what a career! An amazing competitor, winner & family man. It’s been fun to compete against u & watch u do your thing for so many years. I know countless kids have been inspired by u & will benefit from your coaching & football knowledge in the future.