Chargers GM b told reporters on Wednesday that he believes QB Philip Rivers still has a “number of years left” and is hoping he’ll finish out his career with the team.
“I still think he has a number of years left,” Telesco said, via Eric D. Williams of ESPN. “I really do. He keeps himself in great condition. He’s always prepared. And he’s still playing at a high level. Now, anytime you have a star player that’s into his 30s, in my position you always have your eye on who’s the next guy. But I feel good about where Philip is.”
Telesco was asked if a contract extension could be coming for Rivers at some point during the offseason.
“We’re committed to make sure that Philip retires as a Charger,” Telesco said. “So we’ll go from there.”
Telesco added they will get to new contract for Rivers “at the appropriate time.”
Rivers, 33, is entering the final year of his seven-year, $98.25 million contract that included $38.15 million guaranteed. He stands to make a base salary of $15.57 million for the 2015 season.
Despite dealing with some injuries this year, Rivers was able to put together another solid season for the Chargers in which he threw for 4,286 yards while completing 66.5 percent of his passes to go along with 31 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.
Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 7 quarterback out of 39 qualifying players.
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