Earlier this fall, Philip Rivers, a former NFL quarterback with extensive experience, and his wife will have their tenth child.

Rivers, who played for the Chargers for 16 seasons in San Diego and then Los Angeles, revealed to AL.com that he and his wife Tiffany are expecting a child in October.

The Los Angeles Chargers' Philip Rivers, wearing number 17, is seen in action during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Image: Joe Sargent via Getty Images)

We've typically had one every two years, and this is the biggest gap yet, Rivers told the publication. "Everyone here is pumped. Everyone wanted a boy to succeed. Even our females desired a boy.

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The article states that Rivers has seven girls and two sons, ages 4 to 21.

He said that the newest member of their family will break the family custom of having nine children; both his mother and his maternal grandfather were nine.

"We originally intended to be the third generation of nine, but we didn't decide to go double digits, to be more accurate. God chose.

On November 12, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers, wearing number 17, warms up before a game versus the Tennessee Titans. (Image courtesy of Frederick Breedon via Getty Images)

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After 17 seasons in the NFL, including his final campaign with the Indianapolis Colts, Rivers announced his retirement in 2021.

He concluded his playing days with the Chargers, winning eight Pro Bowls and setting a new franchise record for passing yards with 59,271 over 228 games. During the 2004 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected him with the fourth overall pick before trading him to the Chargers for Eli Manning.

Philip Rivers observes a game.
On August 8, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, #17, watches from the sidelines during the first half of the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. (Image: Ralph Freso via Getty Images))

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At St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama, where his eldest son will start at quarterback this season, Rivers started his coaching career.

Their opening match is set on August 17.