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SAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Rivers, hurt in a 28-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the divisional playoffs, will rehab for up to six months.
• Charlie Joiner, San Diego’s career receiving leader, was hired to replace James Lofton as wide receivers coach. Lofton was fired Tuesday.
