Philip Rivers endorses Rick Santorum

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Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has an NFL quarterback on his team: Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers.

"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 in a press release from the campaign.

Adding that Santorum "will also fight to create jobs and expand opportunities for all Americans," the QB said, "[I'll] do what I can to help him secure the Republican nomination for president of the United States."