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The Oakland Raiders are trying to make fans quickly forget about the abysmal 2018 season. It was Jon Gruden’s first season back at the helm and the Raiders ended the season at 4-12. The 2019 season figures to be different as Oakland acquired Antonio Brown, Trent Brown, and Tyrell Williams this offseason. They also hired […]

The NFL schedule has been released which means it’s time to breakdown some of the biggest games that will take place this upcoming season. Let’s rank the top ten games that you need to make sure you are in front of a TV to watch. 10. Washington Redskins @ Minnesota Vikings Week Eight The Washington […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft a week away, quarterback-needy teams are sure to take a signal caller early. That said, two teams with QB’s in the twilight of their careers should also take a look. The Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots have quarterbacks who are aging. Not necessarily breaking down, but much […]

The league released the official schedules for the 2019 NFL season. The Los Angeles Chargers are among the teams with one of the more interesting schedules going into the year. The Chargers are set to go more than a month without a home starting in early November. Despite all the looming logistics of their rod […]

The Los Angeles Chargers went 12-4 last season. They picked up a playoff win as well, before losing in the AFC Divisional Round. That loss came at the hands of the eventual Super Bowl winners – the New England Patriots. With 2019 approaching fast, why should the Los Angeles Chargers be seen as a legitimate […]

If you thought Philip Rivers’ absence at the start of Los Angeles Chargers’ offseason workouts had to do with the fact that he is entering the final year of his current contract without a new deal, you were wrong. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that the reason Rivers is not yet present at workouts […]

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry missed the entire 2018 campaign while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last May, but now, Henry seems like he is ready to go: “I’m pretty much full-go,” said Henry, according to Ricky Henne of the Chargers’ official team website. “Everything feels good. It still gets sore […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed wide receiver Travis Benjamin to a one-year contract extension that will take him through 2020, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The extension features a $3 million signing bonus, and his base salary for 2019 was reduced from $5.25 million to $1 million. The new deal creates $2.75 million […]

Veteran linebacker Thomas Davis is already having a big impact with the Los Angeles Chargers, as he has apparently made a great impression on the team at the start of offseason workouts. “Man, that’s a big piece,” Chargers safety Derwin James said, according to Darin Gantt of Pro Football Talk. “He’s a vocal leader. A […]

The Los Angeles Chargers did not end the 2018 campaign on a high note come playoff time despite stringing together an impressive regular season effort. With Los Angeles winning 12 regular season games in 2018, both the team’s players and coaches are quite content with the fact that the Chargers’ roster has remained intact heading […]

Los Angles Chargers fans who bought the jersey of their favorite player may have a collector’s item on their hands after an announcement by the team on Friday. Defensive end Joey Bosa, and running back Melvin Gordon will both be changing their numbers. Bosa will be number 97 next season—last year he was number 99—and […]

Former Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was one of the league’s best defenders during his prime but has since found success analyzing the game instead. During an appearance on Fox Sports Radio, Merriman believes his former team is very interested in adding Rosen to their roster. “The Chargers could be seriously interested, and from what I’m hearing […]

Former Missouri Tigers quarterback and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Drew Lock appears to be becoming more popular by the day. According to a recent report from Tom Pelissero of NFL.com, Lock is gearing up to visit the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of this year’s annual event. Not only that, but before heading to Los […]

Kyle Emanuel is calling it quits. The Chargers linebacker is retiring from the NFL, he announced in a statement on his Twitter account. It’s been a good run, my retirement statement pic.twitter.com/kYyhz0XzUe — Kyle Emanuel (@KyleEmanuel51) April 4, 2019 Emanuel said there is “no one specific reason” he’s retiring, but did say that injuries had […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa is getting the role of a lifetime, as the star defensive player is scheduled to make a cameo appearance on an upcoming episode of Game Of Thrones during its final season. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Bosa’s part is unknown at the moment, but he won’t […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen apparently doesn’t think much of Le’Veon Bell’s skills behind the mic, taking to Twitter to respond to a preview clip posted by the New York Jets running back: I gotta keep it band bro. This ain’t it. 🗑 https://t.co/59gGirHyMZ — Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) April 1, 2019 Bell did […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers may be 37, but he is coming off of one of the best seasons of his NFL career, as he threw for 4,308 yards, 32 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while completing 68.3 percent of his passes and registering a passer rating of 105.5 en route to a Pro Bowl […]

The general consensus is that the Arizona Cardinals are going to take University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the first overall pick of the NFL Draft next month. That would likely spell the end for Josh Rosen, whom the Cardinals selected in the first round of the draft last year, in Arizona after just […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a very successful season last year, and are looking to repeat that success in 2019. They went 12-4, and won a playoff game on the road in Baltimore. They might’ve been even more successful had they had tight end Hunter Henry available, as Henry tore his ACL in OTA’s and […]

Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins may be the top two quarterback prospects in next month’s NFL Draft, but that doesn’t mean they will be the only signal-callers taken in the first round. According to Steve Wyche of NFL Network, Missouri quarterback Drew Lock is drawing significant interest and has met with six NFL teams. Those […]

The Kansas City Chiefs put the NFL on notice in 2018 with Patrick Mahomes slinging the ball with ease on opposing defenses. The Chiefs finished the season at 12-4 and won the AFC West division title. Kansas City was the first seed in the AFC when the playoffs began, but they ultimately got knocked out […]

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis has found a new home with the Los Angeles Chargers. As a result of switching coasts, the longtime NFL defender believes that he brings a tremendous amount of “veteran wisdom” with him to Los Angeles. “When you look at this roster and the guys they have on this team […]

According to a weekend report from Eric D. Williams of ESPN, the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Tom Telesco. “The Los Angeles Chargers signed general manager Tom Telesco to a multiyear contract extension at the completion of last season, sources tell ESPN,” writes Williams. “Terms of the deal […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed safety Adrian Phillips, according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com. “We’re very happy to have him back,” said Chargers general manager Tom Telesco. Phillips is coming off a terrific 2018 campaign in which he racked up 94 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and nine passes defended, en route […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed defensive lineman Brandon Mebane, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Mebane is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played 12 games and finished with 40 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. The 34-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of California, was […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with quarterback Tyrod Taylor on a 2-year deal, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Source: The #Chargers agreed to terms with QB Tyrod Taylor on a 2-year deal. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2019 The former Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills quarterback was likely looking for […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will bring about $25 million in cap space to free agency. They’ve got their own contributors who need new deals as well as extensions to workout for Philip Rivers and Melvin Gordon. That means Los Angeles will need to be frugal in improving their roster. That’s especially the case if they […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a contract with free-agent linebacker Thomas Davis, ending Davis’ 14-year run with the Carolina Panthers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Davis is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played 12 games and registered 79 tackles, a couple of fumble recoveries and six passes defended. The […]

Slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall doesn’t appear primed for a lengthy stint on the open market. According to an initial report from Josina Anderson of ESPN, there are currently five teams interested in adding the veteran linebacker. According to a follow-up report from Benjamin Allbright, those […]

Free agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will probably not return to the Los Angeles Rams in 2019-20 with the reigning NFC Champions allowing the veteran defender test the open market this offseason. However, it now seems increasingly more likely that Suh will remain on the West Coast going forward. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and NFL […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 2018 season ended with a loss to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Patriots. Still, the Chargers finally made the playoffs with their 12-4 regular record and they won a playoff game over the Ravens. L.A. finished second in the AFC West and looked like a real Super Bowl contender throughout the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed linebacker Denzel Perryman to a two-year contract extension, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Perryman is coming off a 2018 campaign in which he played in just nine games as a result of hamstring and LCL injuries that would require surgery. When he was on the field, he […]

The Cleveland Browns need to give Baker Mayfield more help. Accordingly, they are believed to be in the hunt for an additional wide receiver: Tyrell Williams. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Los Angeles Chargers receiver Tyrell Williams is an item of interest for the Browns in NFL free agency. The Browns want to […]

Teams in need of defensive help next season sure had to be pleased with the number of defensive standouts from the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, which concluded on March 4. While defensive line players shined, more than a handful of linebackers and defensive backs also saw their respective NFL Draft stocks rise heading towards April. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are attempting to re-sign linebacker Denzel Perryman before he can hit free agency next week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Perryman is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just nine games due to knee and hamstring injuries that would ultimately require surgery, but when he […]

Free-agent wide receiver Tyrell Williams is going to be a hot commodity for teams in need of a playmaker ahead of the 2019 season. Williams will likely see a change of scenery considering the Los Angeles Chargers already have plenty of playmakers and can afford to let him find the contract he desires elsewhere. CBS […]

Derek Ciapala is joined by podcast hosts from across the country to review to own what they got wrong about the 2018 NFL season. Rams Talk welcomes the Rockpile Report’s Drew Gier and Chris Krueger for the Buffalo Bills, the Chicago Audible’s Brandon Hazlett for the Chicago Bears, Keep PoundDENN’s Dennis Walsh for the Carolina […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon will be heading into the final year of his contract in 2019, but the Chargers don’t seem to be in any rush to begin extension talks. While Los Angeles general manager Tom Telesco acknowledged how productive Gordon has been and that the team will consider a new deal, […]

It’s one of the busiest weeks of the NFL offseason, as seemingly everyone in the football universe is gathered in Indianapolis for the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. Coaches and general managers were giving press conferences today, and one of them was Los Angeles Chargers GM Tom Telesco. One of the biggest questions facing the Chargers this […]