Because he wanted to play for a winning team!
2004
No, originally Eli was drafter by the Chargers. The Chargers and Giants traded quarterbacks though, giving the Charger Phillip Rivers and the Giants Eli Manning. As far as I know, the Giants are not trading Eli Manning to any team.
Eli Manning was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2004. Later in the draft the New York Giants traded their rookie QB, Phillip Rivers with Eli Manning and the chargers. So Eli Manning went to the Giants. Phillip Rivers went to the Chargers
Eli Manning was signed in 2004 to the San Diego Chargers, and Phillip Rivers was originally signed to the Giants, but then the Chargers & Giants traded Quarterbacks.
It's not going to be bad! Eli Manning was the Giants member (2004-2013) until he sign the Chargers.
Philip Rivers
No, Eli Manning is on the New York Giants.
Eli Manning was the first pick to go in the 2004 NFL draft to the San Diego Chargers. Later in the Draft the Chargers traded Eli Manning to the giants for Philip Rivers who was picked 4th overall.
QB
NFL player Eli Manning played for Mississippi.
Eli Manning is the son of NFL great Archie Manning.