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The Los Angeles Chargers were among the teams in pursuit of Tom Brady prior to his decision to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But do not expect the Chargers to go after former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. One NFL executive said he would be surprised if the Chargers signed Newton, who he said […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has expressed interest in having a dual-threat quarterback to effectively run his offense. With some comments recently made, Lynn may be hinting that former MVP Cam Newton is not that guy. “We’re looking at everybody,” Lynn said when asked about the team’s search for a QB, via Lindsay […]

Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey saw his 2019 NFL campaign end after just five games due to a neck injury, an injury that could potentially threaten his career. Pouncey had surgery to repair the issue and has still not been given medical clearance, but he still plans to play in 2020. On Wednesday, Chargers […]

All the Los Angeles Chargers currently know about who their starting quarterback will be come Week 1 of 2020 is that it will not be Philip Rivers, whom the club parted ways with after 16 years. As of right now, Tyrod Taylor is penciled in as the starter, but not surprisingly, Chargers head coach Anthony […]

Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga is not happy with his peers. On Tuesday, Bulaga expressed his disappointment over the lack of participation from NFL players in voting for the new CBA, as 22 percent of eligible players elected not to vote. “I’m very confused why so many guys didn’t vote. It was a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a major move earlier this month when they signed free agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. on a two-year deal worth $20.5 million. Despite going 5-11 last season, Los Angeles’ “win-now” mentality has the 30-year-old defensive back excited to play with his new team. “I’m excited about my next chapter,” Chris […]

Denver Broncos general manager and president of football operations John Elway has made quite a few big-time splashes this offseason while most notably adding former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon to the mix. Although signing Gordon, who was an unrestricted free agent this offseason, created a slew of headlines throughout the country, there […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the Los Angeles Chargers’ plans under center this offseason. Among the notable names they have been linked to is former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Rumors started to gain some steam after quarterback Tyrod Taylor posted a picture of him and Newton working out together. However, Fox Sports […]

Could the Cincinnati Bengals seriously trade out of the No. 1 overall pick and pass up the opportunity to select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow? While the Bengals have not publicly made the selection available, a report surfaced earlier on Tuesday that the Miami Dolphins plan on engaging Cincinnati in trade talks for the pick. Obviously, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers picked up one of the best cornerbacks on the open market earlier this month, signing Chris Harris Jr. to a two-year deal. So, why did Harris decide to join the Chargers? Well, apparently, it was because of how Los Angeles said it plans to use him. According to Daniel Popper of […]

It is official — former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is now a member of the rival Denver Broncos. With the team recently announcing such a move, the Broncos solidified the signing of an ex-foe in Gordon by sharing a first look of the longtime Chargers standout in his new threads. Well, not […]

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert is expected to be one of the first passers off the board in April’s NFL Draft and has already had meetings with the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers over Facetime according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. With no pre-draft visits due to Coronavirus, teams have […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hold the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and they are going to have a lot of great options on who to pick. With everything happening with the coronavirus leading up to the draft, there is even more uncertainty about who teams might be going after or wanting to […]

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor didn’t start during the 2019 season. However, that doesn’t mean the Los Angeles Chargers veteran is lacking in confidence. After sitting as a backup quarterback for the past two seasons, Taylor finds himself as the starting QB for the Chargers entering 2020. While the team could still certainly make another addition, Taylor […]

Tyrod Taylor would be the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers if the season were to start today. But he also is motivated by the idea of the team bringing in another guy to serve as competition. Taylor has been in the league for nine seasons and mostly has served as a backup. Taylor […]

The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t entirely sure who their quarterback will be in Week 1 of 2020. As of right now, Tyrod Taylor is the most likely candidate, but the Chargers can always sign a free agent (such as Cam Newton or Jameis Winston) or draft someone to provide Taylor with some stiff competition. But […]

With Philip Rivers leaving the Los Angeles Chargers, Tyrod Taylor is in line to be the starting quarterback. Here are three bold predictions for the Chargers quarterback for the 2020 NFL season. Taylor starts Week 1 … and Week 17 The most obvious question surrounding the Chargers heading into the 2020 season is how the franchise […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to convince Philip Rivers to sign in free agency due to his familiarity with Frank Reich and Nick Sirianni. Just a year before Rivers, Antonio Gates almost signed with Indianapolis prior to the 2019 season for the same reasons. “I was in the same boat Philip is in now,” Gates […]

Cam Newton was released by the Carolina Panthers earlier this week and it remains to be seen where he plays in 2020. While he continues to rehab his foot injury, the Los Angeles Chargers are the betting favorites to sign Newton this offseason. Chargers the heavy favorite for Cam ⚡️ @br_betting pic.twitter.com/xVY7HN9eoC — B/R Gridiron […]

The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t currently sure who will be their quarterback going into 2020. Will they stick with Tyrod Taylor? Or will they sign a veteran? Well, the player who seems like the best fit is Cam Newton. Newton was recently cut by the Carolina Panthers, and the Chargers appear to be his most […]

The Los Angeles Chargers don’t know who their starting quarterback will be come Week 1 of 2020. All they know for sure is that it won’t be Philip Rivers for the first time in 15 years. The Chargers have some options. Right now, Tyrod Taylor is penciled in as the starter. But they can always […]

Last season, running back Melvin Gordon was a holdout for the Los Angeles Chargers. Gordon missed the first four games of the season, a season that was undoubtedly his worst since his rookie year. According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, now with the Denver Broncos, Gordon regrets his decision to holdout. “I probably would come […]

Los Angeles Chargers fans have been regularly criticized for their lack of support. And Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon is just the latest person to bring it up. Gordon spent the first five years of his career with the Chargers before signing with the Broncos last week. The veteran running back took a shot […]

The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been pegged as the starter going into the 2020 NFL season. It appears he is putting in the work next to a familiar face this offseason. Taylor posted a picture of him taking snaps next to former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on his Instagram story: #Chargers […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen chimed in with his top five receivers after newly-acquired Buffalo Bills wideout Stefon Diggs asked his peers for their favorite receivers. Allen named Randy Moss, Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, Calvin Johnson, and Larry Fitzgerald as his top five, a response that could hardly be argued by many. Moss, […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 56 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 56 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 56 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss Cam Newton’s release from the Carolina […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a huge splash with the addition of former Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. in free agency. It seems their sense of urgency made quite the impression on Harris when it came down to finding a new home. The Chargers have been busy filling the necessary voids on their roster […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made some significant changes to their roster this offseason. Regardless, it seems teams around the league do not plan on taking them lightly in the 2020 NFL season. The Chargers are set to usher in a new era at SsFi Stadium. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, one anonymous exec expects […]

Longtime Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is finally free. After a tumultuous final season as a member of the Broncos, the only NFL franchise that former Kansas Jayhawks standout had played for in his career, Harris Jr. became an unrestricted free agent this offseason en route to landing with the rival Los Angeles Chargers. […]

The Los Angeles Rams made headlines with the reveal of their new logo and team colors. It appears they are not the only team in town making some changes. The Los Angeles Chargers took to social media to reveal their new team logo as well: ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ ⚡️ ⚡️ […]

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Travis Benjamin to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Benjamin has spent the last four seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he was limited to just five games due to a quad […]

The Carolina Panthers allowed Cam Newton to seek a trade last week, spelling the end of the quarterback’s nine-year run with the only NFL franchise he has ever known. That didn’t happen, so now the franchise is planning to release the former MVP. So, just where will Newton end up playing in 2020? Newton will […]

The Carolina Panthers tried to trade Cam Newton to the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers but couldn’t find any interest, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. The #Panthers tried to send Cam Newton to the #Bears and #Chargers. They found no takers and at this point, no starting jobs available. Release was the […]

Phillip Rivers has signed with Indianapolis Colts, which means the Los Angeles Chargers have a question about their starting quarterback for the first time since the 2003 season. Tyrod Taylor and Easton Stick are the two quarterbacks left on the roster but there are still some options left on the market or they could go […]

New Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is on a different team, but staying in the same division. The former longtime Denver Broncos defensive back has strong words predicting the Chargers taking over the AFC West. Per NFL Network via Chargers Wire: “It’s always tough when you play the Chiefs, but I know we’ve […]

The Denver Broncos continue to remain active as the NFL offseason progresses. While this time bolstering the team’s defense, the Broncos have retained linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu. According to a Monday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Attaochu and the Broncos agreed to a one-year contract. However, the financial terms of the newly inked pact […]

In a world with a shortage of sports due to the coronavirus, NFL free agency gave avid sports fans something to get excited about. From the moment that the legal tampering period began on March 16, there was an extensive amount of moves being announced. There were a few teams that decided to be aggressive […]

In the first week of free agency, the Los Angeles Chargers chose to sign Austin Ekeler to an extension, and Melvin Gordon departed for the Denver Broncos. Given that, Ekeler seems to have seized full control of the backfield in 2020. Back in 2017, the Chargers signed Ekeler as an undrafted free agent out of […]

Melvin Gordon said farewell to the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, signing a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos in free agency. Gordon’s departure was widely expected. After all, the running back held out for a new contract through the first several weeks of the 2019 campaign and didn’t get one. The Chargers then gave […]