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Shawne Merriman: Philip Rivers Delaying NFL Retirement Because He Still Wants to Play

NFL quarterback injuries have been a major concern this season, but to hear former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman tell it, teams in need of depth should call Philip Rivers.

Merriman told TMZ Sports the reason Rivers hasn't officially retired yet is because he "still wants to play" in the NFL.

"I still think Philip can play another year or two if a team gets down here in the playoffs and they need a quarterback to come off the street," Merriman said. "Phil can do it."

Merriman and Rivers were teammates with the Chargers during the quarterback's impressive career.