Philip Rivers Endorses Rick Santorum for President

While most talk about quarterbacks these days is where Peyton Manning will end up (and please note that, according to CBS Sportsline, the three teams in Florida are in the chase -- and as a Jaguars fan, I would take Peyton over Blaine Gabbert), another star NFL QB made news on Thursday for a different reason.

Philip Rivers from the San Diego Chargers announced on Thursday that he is backing Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum. Rivers, who played at NC State, is originally from Alabama which holds its primary on Tuesday.

"I am supporting Rick Santorum for president because of his stance on issues that attack vital Christian values our country was founded upon: no abortion, upholding traditional marriage, defending religious freedom, no euthanasia, Rivers said on Thursday. Rick Santorum will also fight to create jobs and expand opportunities for all Americans.I am proud to endorse Senator Santorum and do what I can to help him secure the Republican nomination for president of the United States."