Former NC State Wolfpack football quarterback Philip Rivers is retiring from the NFL after 17 seasons.

Rivers spent 16 years with the Chargers franchise and finished his pro career in Indianapolis with the Colts. He leaves the NFL fifth all-time in passing yards (63,440) and passing touchdowns (421).

Here is the social media reaction following Rivers' retirement announcement:

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