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It has been a long path toward recovery for former Pro Bowl cornerback Jason Verrett after missing the entire 2017 NFL season due to knee surgery. He has continued to make progress in his rehab from the injury over the last several months that has him on pace to be back on the field for […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were dealt a significant blow on the first day of OTAs with starting tight end Hunter Henry suffering an ACL tear that looks to have ended any chance of him playing in the 2018 season. This has immediately put the Chargers in the market to find feasible options at the tight end […]

With organized team activities in full swing, teams are doing what they can to make preparations for the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Chargers, there is one notable player missing from workouts. Linebacker Melvin Ingram has been a no-show thus far in the offseason. However, according to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles News Group, head coach […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have suffered a major blow to their hopes of being one of the best offenses in the NFL during the 2018 campaign. During a drill during OTAs for the Chargers, up-and-coming tight end Hunter Henry went down with a non-contact injury. As non-contact injuries usually are, it has turned out to […]

It has been one season since veteran wide receiver Vincent Jackson last took the field for an NFL team, and that doesn’t appear like that will be changing anytime soon. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the 35-year-old has acknowledged on Friday morning that he is officially retired from the NFL after 12 seasons. Wide […]

Earlier this week, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway made headlines by calling the Los Angeles Chargers the team to beat in the AFC West this upcoming season. The Chargers had finished just short of winning the division last season, but the momentum and foundation that the team has built on both sides of the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to bounce back from a rough debut season in their new home. In order to do so, they will need the likes of wide receiver Mike Williams to provide some return on the investment the team committed to a year ago. It was a disappointing rookie campaign for Williams. […]

Following a promising close to the 2017 season, the Los Angeles Chargers have garnered a tremendous amount of expectations laid before them this upcoming year. According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway boasted that the Chargers may be the team to beat in the AFC West after their strong draft […]

At one point in time, the then-San Diego Chargers offense was a scary sight for any opponent due to the three-headed monster of Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates, and now Hall of Famer, LaDainian Tomlinson. Now in Los Angeles, the offense is still a force to be reckoned with, but with two of these three iconic […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were not particularly active during free agency this offseason, which did not please wide receiver Keenan Allen. However, they did pick up center Mike Pouncey, a move that offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt is very pleased about. “He’s a good football player,” Whisenhunt said per the team’s official website. “That was really […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially picked up the fifth-year option on running back Melvin Gordon, ESPN’s Field Yates reports. Source: the Chargers have officially exercised the 2019 fifth-year option on RB Melvin Gordon. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 2, 2018 Chargers general manager Tom Telesco had previously indicated last week that the team would […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made some substantial changes over the past couple of years. However, they officially closed the chapter on an era with their decision not to bring back tight end Antonio Gates. The departure of Gates deals a blow to those fans who have followed him throughout his illustrious career. According to Ricky […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made the decision this past week to move on from longtime tight end Antonio Gates after 15 seasons. This has Hunter Henry in the fold with a chance to grab ahold of the full-time starting role next season and possibly well beyond that. With that in mind, Henry has voiced much […]

Through his first 15 seasons in the NFL, Former Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates has spent his entire career with the San Diego-Los Angeles Chargers. He has been one of the foundational pieces of the offense over that span has been arguably the most reliable receiving option over that stretch. However, it appears that […]

Heading into his rookie campaign, wide receiver Mike Williams had eyes toward making a significant impact with the Los Angeles Chargers. However, it was anything but that as injuries derailed much of his first year limiting his level of effectiveness on the field. Williams enters this offseason with a full bill of health to bounce […]

Veteran tight end Antonio Gates remains an unrestricted free agent despite his desire to continue playing. Gates has spent his entire 15-year career with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, but it doesn’t seem as if the team is making much of an effort to retain him. According to Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily […]

It is no secret that there are a number of teams clamoring to get in position to select one of the many quality quarterback prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. Fortunately, the Los Angeles Chargers do not have any concerns about their stability under center with quarterback Philip Rivers. Although Rivers has been one of the best […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to address a number of deficiencies in their personnel through upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. However, one position they do not need to worry about is running back thanks to the progression of Melvin Gordon. Gordon has proven to be one of the more promising, young backs in the NFL. […]

Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers is heading into his 15th season in the NFL eyeing the chance to earn his first Super Bowl of his career. The quest will begin going through training camp, which is a part of the process that he has have voiced much enjoyment doing in the past. It […]

Now that the schedules have been released, those around the league are gauging their team’s chances at success for the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Chargers, they face a grueling road trip in the middle of the year that will see them away from the StubHub Center for quite a while. Having to […]

At 36, Philip Rivers of the Los Angeles Chargers will be heading into his 15th season in the NFL come September. The veteran quarterback hopes to continue playing for at least a few more years but knows that the time has come for the franchise to start looking for his eventual successor, via NFL.com. “I […]

It goes without saying that the Los Angeles Chargers have had a tough time garnering support in their new home. Unfortunately, it seems the same can now be said for those on their own team. After initially deciding to place a restricted free agent tender on defensive end Chris McCain, the Chargers have now rescinded […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have once again been busy this offseason taking a close look at quarterbacks in this draft class who could potentially succeed Philip Rivers. They’ve already met with or workout out the “big four” quarterback prospects in Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen, and Baker Mayfield, as well as Lamar Jackson. But […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are drafting way down in No. 17, which puts them well out of range for the much sought-after quarterback prospects in the class. However, that hasn’t stopped them from setting up meetings to get a closer look at those top QBs. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Chargers are set […]

In the first couple of weeks in the free agency period, veteran quarterback Geno Smith remained on the open market with little interest tossed his way. However, things began to pick up over the last few days with the Los Angeles Chargers putting together a visit with Smith. The Chargers have a need to add […]

After playing for both New York teams, the Jets and Giants, it only makes sense that Geno Smith heads out west to take on the second largest market in the league, Los Angeles. It makes even more sense when realizing who the head coach of Chargers is. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, […]

Over the last few seasons, the Los Angeles Chargers have constructed a solid defensive unit with a formidable group of talent. Among those cornerstone players on the defensive line has been defensive tackle Corey Liuget. However, the Chargers will not have his services over the first four games of the season due to testing positive performance-enhancing drugs. In […]

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Chargers made the big splash addition of former Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey on a two-year, $15 million deal. Pouncey is now set to step in as the tone setter of the Chargers’ offensive line next season. Part of what lured the 28-year-old to join the Chargers this offseason […]

Last week, the Miami Dolphins decided to part ways with Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey after seven seasons due to his decision not to take a pay cut. It immediately made him the top player available player at his position on the open market. It didn’t take long for Pouncey to line up potential suitors, […]

The Miami Dolphins have decided to make some major alterations to their roster over the last few days by moving on from a few of their cornerstone players. One of which, the requested release of Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey after seven seasons with the organization. This will mark the first time that Pouncey has […]

According to a report on Sunday from NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Chargers are signing star cornerback Casey Hayward to a three-year contract extension that is said to be worth $36 million. “The Chargers are signing standout CB Casey Hayward to a 3-year extension, source said, worth $36M. He gets $20M fully […]

Through much of the last decade, veteran cornerback Antonio Cromartie was one of the most dependable players at his position in the league. However, he was unable to latch onto a team this past season marking the first time in his NFL career that he didn’t play a single game. This had placed much uncertainty […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a big decision to make with regard to the future of Antonio Gates. The legendary tight end is set to hit free agency this offseason after having one of his worst seasons as a professional in 2017. Chargers GM Tom Telesco, who will meet with Gates’ agents this week in […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is fully aware of what his current quarterback situation is heading into the 2018 NFL Draft. Although longtime Chargers starting quarterback Philip Rivers had a very good season last year for Los Angeles, Lynn and the front office have to start planning for the future at some point. According […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has wrapped up his 14th season where he put together another highly productive campaign. It was yet another year that the Chargers missed the playoffs, but Rivers has continued to show no regression in any manner in terms of his play on the field. This has also once again […]

Through his first two seasons in the league, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa has quickly emerged as one of the top young talents at his position. Bosa has also become of the cornerstone pieces to the Chargers’ defensive front that the team holds to build around for the next decade. However, he had been […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a huge splash last offseason with the addition of safety Tre Boston and while the kid enjoyed a stellar year with the Bolts, his future with the team is anything but guaranteed.Boston is set to become a free agent this offseason after the Chargers got him for a bargain price last […]

It didn’t take long for newly-named Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich to find his offensive coordinator. The Colts are set to hire Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers coach Nick Sirianni to take charge of Reich’s offense, ESPN’s Field Yates reports. The Colts had already put in a request to interview Sirianni, who was reportedly […]

The Indianapolis Colts have quickly sorted through their entire head coaching dilemma with the hiring of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich. And according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Colts are wasting little time in intensifying the search for their next offensive coordinator. The team is set to interview Los Angeles Chargers wide […]