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Philip Rivers is retiring from the NFL.

Rivers told Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune the news last night, stating that, “It’s just time. It’s just right.” This is a bit of a surprise considering Rivers played well this season and is on a strong Colts team that just went to the postseason and nearly upset an excellent Bills team, but Rivers is ready to move on after 17 seasons in the NFL (16 with the Chargers and one with the Colts). Rivers’ career ends with a 64.9% completion percentage, 63,440 passing yards, 421 passing yards, and 209 interceptions. His passing yards and passing touchdowns are the fifth most in NFL history at the time of his retirement. Perhaps most impressive, Rivers started 252 consecutive games and never missed a start, and he played in the 2007 AFC Championship Game on a torn ACL. He’s one of the best quarterbacks in league history to never wing a Super Bowl. Rivers, who will get very strong Hall of Fame consideration at the least, will now go on to coach high school football in Alabama, which he’s excited to do. We wish him luck moving forward.

Via: San Diego Union-Tribune 1/20/21 - 08:33 AM ET

A.J. Brown apparently had surgery on both knees.

Brown was just on Instagram Live after surgery (and seems a little out of it, which isn’t a surprise), and he said that he had surgery on both knees and was told he was supposed to be out for the year in Week 2 but went on to make the Pro Bowl. Brown missed two games while dealing with an injury termed as a “bone bruise” in his knee, but he went on to post 70 receptions for 1,075 yards and 11 touchdowns in 14 games during the regular season and also had a strong outing in the Wild Card Round. Brown is simply a monster of a player, and he’ll have overall WR1 upside next season if he’s at full health.

1/19/21 - 06:41 PM ET

Corey Coleman has been suspended for six games.

Coleman will miss the first six games of the 2021 season, which may make it difficult for him to land with a team during the offseason. However, the 2016 first-round pick is still just 26 years old, so perhaps some team will take a flier on him in the spring or summer.

1/19/21 - 04:51 PM ET

The Buccaneers have designated Kenjon Barner (groin) to return from injured reserve.

Barner could return for the NFC Championship Game this weekend, and he’d likely slide right back in as the team’s primary returner. The veteran has been out since getting injured in Week 16.

1/19/21 - 04:04 PM ET

Antonio Brown (knee) is considered day-to-day.

While Brown was limited in the Divisional Round while dealing with his knee issue, he’s not dealing with anything too serious and should have a good shot to be ready for the NFC Championship this Sunday. We expect AB will push to get out there, even if he’s not at 100% and doesn’t play his usual number of snaps.

1/19/21 - 11:03 AM ET

Michael Thomas is getting ankle surgery.

Thomas dealt with a high-ankle sprain all year after suffering the injury back in Week 1, landing on injured reserve at the end of the regular season before coming back for the postseason. He was shutout for zero receptions against the Buccaneers in the Divisional Round. Thomas should get back to 100% well ahead of the 2021 season, but he’ll almost certainly have a new quarterback throwing him the ball with future Hall of Famer Drew Brees likely retiring.

Via: Adam Schefter 1/19/21 - 10:58 AM ET

Antonio Brown (knee) is considered day-to-day, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Brown tweaked his knee in the first half on Sunday and spent the second half watching from the sideline, but this is obviously great news for Tampa Bay as they head into Green Bay this weekend. Even if he’s less than 100%, AB can be a game-changer and is another weapon that the Packers will need to prepare for.

Via: Ian Rapoport 1/19/21 - 10:31 AM ET