Philip Rivers is an American former professional football quarterback who played 17 seasons in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts.
Philip Rivers Biography
| Full Name | Philip Michael Rivesr |
| Nickname | Philip Rivers |
| Profession | Former football player |
| Date of Birth | 8 December 1981 |
| Age | 45 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Decatur, Alabama, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Education Qualification
| School | Athens High School, Athens |
| College | North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Philip Rivers Age
Philip Rivers was born on 8 December 1981 in Decatur, Alabama, United States. He is 45 years old as of 2026, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Tiffany (high School sweetheart) |
| Spouse/Wife | Tiffany Rivers |
| Children | Nine children |
Philip Rivers Family
| Father’s Name | Steve Rivers (football coach) |
| Mother’s Name | Joan Rivers (teacher) |
| Brother’s Name | Stephen Rivers |
| Sister’s Name | Anna Rivers |
Career
| Debut | High School – Athens College – North Carolina State University (2000-2003) |
| NFL Debut | 2004, 1st round, 4th overall pick |
| Drafted by | New York Giants |
| Paling career | San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers – 2004 to2019 Indianapolis Colts – 2020 |
| Coaching career | 2021-present Team – St. Michael Catholic High School Alabama, as Head coach . |
| NFL Stats | Passing attempts – 8,134 Passing completions – 5,277 Completion percentage – 64.9% TD-INT – 421-209 Passing Yards – 63,440 Passer rating – 95.2 |
| Awards | 2003 – ACC Player of the Year 8 – Pro Bowl 2010 – NFL Passing yards leader 2013 – NFL Completion Percentage leader, etc. |
Philip Rivers Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 196 cm In meters – 1.96 m In feet & inches – 6’5” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 103 kg In pounds – 228 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
Philip Rivers Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $100 million (as of 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $3-5 million |
| Salary (approx) | Not fixed |
| Income Source | Career earning, TV appearance, endorsement, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Philip Rivers
- Philip Rivers was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama, to Steve and Joan Rivers.
- His father was the head coach of Decatur High’s football team, and his mother was a teacher.
- Rivers’ first start in an official game came in the seventh grade in 1994.
- He has worn eh number 17 jersey since the ninth grade in honor of his father.
- Rivers played high school football at Athens High School in nearby Athens.
- He attended North Carolina State University from 2000 to 2003, where he started 51 straight games.
- He took over as the starting quarterback of the Chargers after Drew Brees signed with the New Orleans Saints following the 2005 season.
- Philip Rivers set an NFL record for the most passing yards through the first 8 games of a season, with 2649 yards in 2010.
- He led the Chargers to the postseason for straight years from 2006 to 2009, then again in 2013.
- He has been selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2013.
- Philip Rivers married his high school sweetheart, Tiffany, in 2001, and they went on to have 9 children together.
- Rivers finished his career at NC State with 13,484 passing yards, 13th all-time among Division I quarterbacks.
- During his sophomore year in 2001, he passed for 2,586 yards and 16 touchdowns.
FAQ:
How old is Philip Rivers?
As of 2026, Philip Rivers is 45 years old.
Who is Philip Rivers’ wife?
Philip Rivers married to high school sweetheart, Tiffany, in 2011.
What is Philip Rivers’ net worth?
As of 2026, Philip Rivers’ estimated net worth is $100 million.