Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers Named to Sixth Pro Bowl
By Matt Hoffman ••
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was named to his sixth Pro Bowl Tuesday. He joins Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward and running back Melvin Gordon for 2017.
The NFL tells NBC 7 instead of being introduced as San Diego Chargers, Rivers, Hayward, and Gordon will all be announced as Los Angeles Chargers during the Pro Bowl.
The team played in San Diego for the entire 2016 season, and won’t play in Los Angeles County until next season.
Rivers replaces Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger on the AFC roster who is out due to injury. Originally selected a second alternative, Rivers is expected to compete in this year’s event. Rivers declined the 2014 and 2015 Pro Bowls due to injuries and personal reasons.
Rivers threw for 4,386 yards in 2016; his 33 touchdown passes rank fourth out of all quarterbacks.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 2: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 2, 2012 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers lost to the Bengals 20-13. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks on from the sideline in the first half while taking on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 20, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the ball during their game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on November 17, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 22: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers points out something to the officials during a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on September 22, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 20-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will have to stay healthy for the team to succeed this season.
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Philip Rivers and Malcom Floyd high five after Rivers threw a touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on Sunday.
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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and coach Mike McCoy said they would get some rest on their weekend off -- but not too much.
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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) argues with back judge Greg Wilson (119) after offensive pass interference was called against the Chargers in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Rivers was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct as a result. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 03: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers reacts after the Chargers failed to convert on thrid down against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter at FedExField on November 3, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Philip Rivers
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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 22: Running back Ryan Mathews #24 of the San Diego Chargers receives the ball from quarterback Philip Rivers #17 against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium on December 22, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 29: Charlie Whitehurst #6, Philip Rivers #17 and Head Coach Mike McCoy of the San Diego Chargers stand together on the sidelines during a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Qualcomm Stadium on August 29, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers barks out signals during Monday night's Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 15: Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers speak after the game at CenturyLink Field on August 15, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers waves to fans after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 30-21 at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday.
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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers talks in the huddle during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday.
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Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers signals at the line of scrimmage in the game against the St. Louis Rams at Qualcomm Stadium on Nov. 23, 2014 in San Diego, California.
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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers reacts to a call against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday. The Chargers won, 34-33, in a wild comeback finish.
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Philip Rivers walks off the field after failing to make a first down in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 28: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers reacts after throwing a fourth quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Malcom Floyd #80 against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 20, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 11: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates a touchdown with Nick Hardwick #61 for a 37-10 lead during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on December 11, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 03: (L to R) Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers, Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears and Matt Birk of the Baltimore Ravens the three finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, pose with the trophy following a news conference on February 3, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers warms up before their game against the Oakland Raiders during their season opener at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Images from the Chargers vs. Falcons on Sept. 23, 2012.
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Philip Rivers reacts to his false start penalty against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 11: Head coach Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers talks to Philip Rivers during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Qualcomm Stadium on December 11, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner speaks with quarterback Philip Rivers #17 during their game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on January 1, 2012 in Oakland, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 18: Quarterbacks Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys and Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers meet after their game at Qualcomm Stadium on August 18, 2012 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 28-20. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Philip Rivers drops back to pass.
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Philip Rivers reacts during a 24-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders.
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Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks on from he sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL Game on September 25.
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Philip Rivers walks off the field after throwing a interception during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. That game's final score helped the Raiders.
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Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers fumbles the ball at the line of scrimmage and then pitches to running back Mike Tolbert #35 against the Green Bay Packers on November 6, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.
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Quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Philips Rivers greet each other on the field at the end of the game on November 6.
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Rivers talks with reporters during Chargers camp - August 9, 2011.
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Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after a touchdown during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers on the sideline during the NFL football game against Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2010 in San Diego
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Quarterback Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers gives a thumbs up to he bench after a touchdown against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Houston, Texas.
Portrait of Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers during warm up against the New England Patriots at Qualcomm Stadium on October 24, 2010 in San Diego, California.
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Starting Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers after his team's 14-3 win over the Chicago Bears at Qualcomm Stadium September 9, 2007 in San Diego, California
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Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after throwing a 28 yard touchdown pass against the Bears in preseason on Aug. 14, 2010.
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Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers is sacked during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 13 at Arrowhead.
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Chargers starting quarterback is about to get a very hefty payday.
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GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 22: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers prepares to snap the ball during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 17-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Chargers starting quarterback is about to get a very hefty payday.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 and punter Mike Scifres #5 of the San Diego Chargers walk off the field after the Chargers 27-24 win against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game on December 20, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Philip Rivers
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Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks on from the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Quarterback Philip Rivers walks off the field at halftime in the rain during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 13.
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CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 06: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks for a receiver against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Philip Rivers
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 8: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers passes against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on November 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Chargers defeated the Giants 21-20. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 14: Quaterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers awaits action against the Denver Broncos during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 14, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 39-38. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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LONDON - OCTOBER 26: Philip Rivers of San Diego Chargers looks on during the Bridgestone International Series NFL match between San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints at Wembley Stadium on October 26, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
