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The Los Angeles Chargers surprised a lot of people in 2017. Philip Rivers and company defied the odds by putting together a fairly solid season in their first year in Los Angeles following an ugly divorce with San Diego. One player that didn’t get much of an opportunity to shine was rookie wide receiver, Mike […]

New England Patriots superstar Tom Brady is still going strong in the NFL with the five-time Super Bowl champion set to turn 41 in August. Brady believes he can continue to play at a high level while competing for championships until 45 years old, and it seems one of Philip Rivers’ star teammates with the […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a splash when they traded up to select former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson with the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It is safe to say that Jackson’s journey to becoming a first-rounder did not come without its fair share of controversy. Despite being one of the most talented quarterbacks in […]

With the offseason drawing to a close, there are still some quality safeties still left on the market. Among them is former Los Angeles Chargers safety, Tre Boston. Boston has visited with a few teams in NFL free agency including the Arizona Cardinals. Unfortunately, he revealed during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio that their offer […]

Over the last several months, there has been continued uncertainty surrounding All-Pro safety Earl Thomas’ long-term future with the Seattle Seahawks. This noise hasn’t quieted down in the offseason as Thomas has made his intentions clear by choosing not to show up for minicamp. It has left the door open to the Seahawks possibly moving on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers could still use some help at tight end following the season-ending knee injury to starter Hunter Henry. The team has already reached out to long-time stalwart Antonio Gates to discuss a potential reunion after they decided to part ways with him this offseason. But if they can’t get a deal done […]

The Los Angeles Chargers could still use some help at tight end as they’ve yet to sign a proven performer to replace the injured Hunter Henry, who’s lost for the year due to a torn ACL. That’s despite long-time tight end Antonio Gates still available after the team decided to part ways with him earlier […]

Let’s take a look at the 2018 NFL Draft class for all four teams in the AFC West (Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Chargers), giving them each a grade for their selections. 3(t). Kansas City Chiefs Round 2 pick 14 – Breeland Speaks, DE, Missouri Round 3 pick 11 – […]

Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon has quickly developed into one of the league’s most versatile players at his position. This has seen him pick up a huge role in the Chargers’ offensive game plan as one of the primary contributors. According to Eric D. Williams of ESPN, offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt […]

The Los Angeles Chargers lost a key piece of their passing game when tight end Hunter Henry went down with a season-ending knee injury. And with the team moving on from team legend Antonio Gates, they don’t appear to have a viable receiving threat at that position. However, legendary Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson sees […]

Since the Chargers decided to uproot themselves from San Diego for Los Angeles, there has been a strong level of disdain toward the franchise from the city. The Chargers’ former radio station in San Diego, The Mighty 1090, has agreed to terms to air Los Angeles Rams’ games in the 2018 season. In response to that, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were dealt their first major blow of the year with the season-ending knee injury to tight end Hunter Henry. He has finally issued a statement on the disappointing series of events. Henry tore his ACL during a non-contact portion of organized team activities. He put up a heartfelt post on Instagram […]

There is a renewed sense of buzz around the Los Angeles Chargers following their strong finish to the 2017 season which led to a playoff spot. This has pushed over into this offseason with the Chargers adding more pieces to the puzzle to what has become a potentially promising roster. This has led to Pro […]

Derwin James is officially in the fold. The newcomer first-round selection is now an employee of the Los Angeles Chargers. According to a source close with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the organization and James agreed to the rookie deal of four-years and $12.39 million with a signing bonus of $7.1 million. The #Chargers signed first-round […]

The Los Angeles Chargers recently made a move that most saw coming. The team parted ways with longtime tight end Antonio Gates making the future Hall of Famer a free agent. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, starter Hunter Henry went down with a season-ending knee injury during OTAs causing a bit of an awkward and difficult […]

The Los Angeles Rams may have some high expectations on them this season after their busy offseason collecting several new stars. However, the other LA team, the Chargers, is also expected by some to make some noise. None other than Denver Broncos GM John Elway proclaimed that the Chargers are the “team to beat” in […]

With the Los Angeles Chargers were in the market for a tight end after losing Hunter Henry to an ACL tear last weekend. The Chargers have signed one, but it’s not the best tight end in team history, Antonio Gates. The team announced that they have signed former UCLA Bruins tight end Austin Roberts to […]

Earlier this offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers decided to part ways with former Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates after 15 seasons, with the intention of giving Hunter Henry a larger role for the 2018 season. However, those plans were quickly derailed after Henry suffered a torn ACL in the offseason workouts. This has put the Chargers […]

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 […]