Los Angeles Chargers Articles - Page 59

The Los Angeles Chargers made quite a splash with the signing of cornerback Chris Harris Jr. in free agency. It appears he already has an idea of his role for the 2020 NFL season. Harris’ versatile skill set will offer up some flexibility for defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. According to ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry, he plans […]

With Melvin Gordon gone, Austin Ekeler is now officially the Los Angeles Chargers‘ featured back. Not only that, but on a rebuilding team, he is actually an elder statesman. Ekeler, who originally joined the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Western State in 2017, has used his experience to help the younger players […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have ushered in a quarterback competition this offseason with Tyrod Taylor and Justin Herbert. It appears tight end Hunter Henry is anxious to see which he will be receiving passes from in the 2020 NFL season. Hunter Henry acknowledged during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio that he is impressed with […]

The AFC West boasts the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the rest of the teams in the division seemingly improved this offseason. While the Chiefs basically return their entire roster from a season ago, the other three teams have seen some noticeable changes. For the Denver Broncos, they are confident that […]

To prevent him from hitting free agency, the Los Angeles Chargers placed their franchise tag on Hunter Henry earlier this offseason. Ahead of his fifth season with the Chargers, Henry revealed how he feels about playing under the franchise tag: “I think it’s fine,” Henry told SiriusXM NFL Radio of playing under the tag if […]

Ryan Leaf has recently made some progress in cleaning his image, but it appears he’s fallen back into what caused him issues in the NFL. On Friday, the former No. 2 pick in the 1998 NFL Draft was arrested for domestic battery. The arrest for Leaf occurred in Palm Springs, California and his bail was […]

Melvin Gordon is excited to be with the Denver Broncos because he feels like they play to his strengths, something that he doesn’t feel like happened with the Los Angeles Chargers. In five seasons with the Chargers, Gordon had over 6,100 total yards from scrimmage, but he feels like he could have been even better. […]

The price tag for the Los Angeles Rams’ new stadium continues to grow. Per Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic, the Rams received a $500 million loan from the NFL on Tuesday in order to help with the construction of SoFi Stadium. The half a billion-dollar loan is now on top of the already $400 million […]

With the 2020-21 NFL season beginning to take shape as this year’s offseason continues to progress — albeit virtually — it is almost time to see players that have switched teams in their new threads. With former Los Angeles Chargers and current Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon right at the top of such a […]

For the Chargers franchise, many coaches, players, and results have left a memorable imprint in both San Diego and Los Angeles. With their new jersey combinations touching on both the present and historical aspects of their franchise, they are able to combine everything many fans know and love about them. Players like LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio […]

For the newly-moved Los Angeles Chargers, the history of their franchise has seen some highs and some lows over the years. Currently having transitioned from San Diego to LA, the new-look Chargers are rolling into the 2020 NFL season (whenever that starts up) with new uniforms and a whole new team identity. Needing to replace […]

The Los Angeles Chargers actually considered signing former MVP Cam Newton. During a recent interview with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn indicates that the franchise ended up passing on the opportunity. “Absolutely, Cam is a tremendous quarterback,” said Lynn. “He’s been MVP of this league, he’s led his team […]

The NFL is proposing some new additions to the Rooney Rule, and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn isn’t much of a fan of how it has been altered. The Rooney Rule was put in place to get more minorities in head coaching and football operations positions. It required that teams interview at least […]

Besides free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft, another of the most interesting aspects of this NFL offseason has been the unveiling of new uniforms for certain teams. Altogether, seven NFL teams chose to make some minor or major tweaks to their uniforms in 2020. Of course, as they prepare to open SoFi Stadium next […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking for some assistance as they hope to have their new stadium completed in short order. Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic reported the team is seeking $500 million from the NFL to help finance SoFi Stadium while also hoping to push back loan repayment, via Adam Wells of Bleacher Report. […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert knows exactly which player he should emulate to have a successful NFL career. In a 30-minute interview on the Chargers’ YouTube channel, the former Oregon Ducks signal-caller was asked about a number of things, including how he’s acclimating to his new city.  However, perhaps the most intriguing question […]

Justin Herbert was taken with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The quarterback out of Oregon is expected to be the new face of the franchise for the Los Angeles Chargers. However, there is some work to be done if he’s going to reach that status for the Chargers. The only problem […]

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The Los Angeles Chargers traded up to select Kenneth Murray with the No. 23 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. With the team confident in his talents, Murray is preparing himself to call plays on defense, despite being a rookie. “For sure,” Murray said, via Jason B. Hirschhorn of Sports Illustrated. “It’s just something that […]

Former Los Angeles Chargers veteran quarterback Philip Rivers departed his longtime franchise in free agency this spring, signing with the Indianapolis Colts in a surprising move. Rivers, at 38 years old, will see a new organization for the first time in 16 years. Why did Rivers agree with a deal with the Colts, though? It […]

In the 1990s, the San Diego Chargers had a good share of excitement and energy within their team, and that was a big product of Junior Seau. One of the best linebackers to ever laced a boot, Seau exudes passion and explosiveness that was infectious. In a career that spans two decades, Seau dominated through […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is nearly two weeks removed and some people are already turning their attention to next year’s draft. As a matter of fact, Pro Football Focus revealed the five teams that are most likely to have the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Teams most likely to have the number […]

Justin Herbert saw his dreams come true when he was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 6 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, before there was ever a possibility of Herbert becoming an NFL quarterback, he almost ended up declaring for the MLB Draft. #Chargers rookie QB Justin Herbert says if […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are entering a new era in their franchise without Philip Rivers under center. While it’s uncertain who will start next season, Anthony Lynn revealed what Tyrod Taylor brings to the offense. #Chargers HC Anthony Lynn says "there will be more movement in our offense" with Tyrod Taylor behind center. — Jason […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were able to secure their future, franchise quarterback by taking Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. There is now plenty of speculation regarding when they will decide to let him take over under center. The Chargers made it clear they were ready for a change […]

It’s going to be quite a busy week in December for the New England Patriots. As stated in the NFL schedule reveal earlier tonight, the six-time Super Bowl champions will have to deal with a short week when they play two games in four days. New England will have their hands full starting in Week […]

Kansas City Chiefs star safety Tyrann Mathieu will no longer have the opportunity to play against Philip Rivers twice a year. Rivers–the longtime quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers–signed with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency, moving from the AFC West to the AFC South. Mathieu explained he will miss Rivers’ trash talk. The All-Pro […]

The Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2020 campaign on the heels of a 5-11 mark, fighting an uphill battle to return to the postseason in an AFC West chock full of talent. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is entering his fourth year on the job and he spoke with Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times […]

The AFC West is one of the most interesting divisions in the NFL after the NFL Draft. Well, after the Kansas City Chiefs, anyway. Let’s be real: everyone and their goldfish knows that the Chiefs are going to win the AFC West yet again, but the rest of the division as far as Wild Card […]

Justin Herbert and Jordan Love are considered by most the 3rd and 4th best quarterbacks in the 2020 draft class. When people think of the 2020 draft class, it will be Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa compared as their career goes on, and the same will be with Love and Herbert. So, who will have […]

Former Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts helped revolutionize the NFL as a prolific passer for the Chargers’ famed “Air Coryell” offense in the 1980s. The Hall of Famer also shares some similarities with incoming Chargers rookie Justin Herbert. Both attended Oregon, and just as Fouts helped the Chargers emerge as perennial contenders in the AFC, the […]

Veteran cornerback Chris Harris Jr. decided to begin the next chapter of his NFL career when he signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency, but Harris anticipates he will have to wait before making his debut in L.A. Harris said he believes the start of the regular season will be pushed back due […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are beginning life after Philip Rivers in 2020, having multiple options on their roster to replace him. Following the decision to move on from Rivers, Hunter Henry is anxious to see how having a more mobile quarterback can open up the Chargers’ offense. “I’m not going to downplay Philip at all,” […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are still searching for their first Super Bowl win in franchise history but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t fielded some great teams filled with notable talent throughout their 61 seasons of existence. A lot of that talent has come through the draft and a lot of the team’s star players […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is excited to have cornerback Chris Harris Jr. joining the secondary. The Chargers signed Harris to a two-year deal in free agency, and James said the veteran has more to prove (via Gavino Borquez of USA TODAY): “I know Chris,” James said. “I knew of Chris before we traded […]

The Los Angeles Chargers seem content with bringing back wide receiver Mike Williams for a fifth-year, as the option on his contract was reportedly picked up, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Paperwork on 5th-year options has been filed on these guys, I'm told: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Chargers WR Mike Williams, Giants S Jabrill […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are beginning a new era in their franchise after selecting Justin Herbert with the No. 6 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Shane Steichen, the Chargers’ offensive coordinator, commented to the Los Angeles Times on his plan for Herbert moving forward. “You can retain it and you can talk about it in a classroom […]

The Los Angeles Chargers slapped a franchise tag on tight end, Hunter Henry, last month and have until July to reach a long-term deal with him. But apparently, the Chargers and Henry almost agreed to a multi-year contract until the COVID-19 situation surfaced. According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Henry said that he was […]

The Los Angeles Chargers ultimately took University of Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft last week. But Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said he liked all three signal-callers that went in the top 10. Speaking on DAZN’s Pat McAfee Show, Telesco said: “We felt great about all three quarterbacks […]