A former Los Angeles Chargers teammate of quarterback Philip Rivers is hoping his son will earn a chance to play for North Carolina State University as he prepares to return to a head coaching position, according to a report published on November 9, 2026.
The former NFL player was not identified in the report. Rivers, who wore number 17 for the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 18 game against the Houston Texans on January 4, 2026, spent 16 seasons with the Chargers before joining the Colts for the 2025-2026 season.
The potential recruitment of the coach's son to NC State would add a personal storyline to his return to the sidelines.
