Former Clemson quarterback Charlie Whitehurst was named the back up signal caller for the San Diego Chargers late last week.
Whitehurst learned of the decision shortly after the team released veteran QB A.J. Feeley.
"We think we know exactly what we have in Philip Rivers and are very comfortable with that," Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer said. "And it made no sense to keep a quarterback that didn't figure into the plans."
Should Rivers get hurt, Schottenheimer said, "Charlie will be there."
