Philip Rivers placed in concussion protocol
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was placed in the concussion protocol Monday after self-reporting symptoms to the team, head coach Anthony Lynn announced, per Greg Beacham from the Associated Press.
Rivers never came out of Sunday's overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he did appear to make helmet-to-helmet contact with A.J. Bouye during an interception return on his final snap of the extra frame.
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If Rivers is confirmed to have a concussion, it would jeopardize his streak of 194 consecutive starts. Kellen Clemens would presumably ascend atop the depth chart with Rivers out, and Cardale Jones would become the primary backup.
The 35-year-old Rivers has thrown for 2,263 yards with 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions in nine games this season.
The Chargers will take a 3-6 record into a Sunday affair with the Buffalo Bills.