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Melvin Gordon hasn’t taken part in the Chargers’ offseason program so far, but he did take the time Tuesday to shout out some of his teammates. Gordon quote tweeted a few gkind words and emojis to a video of the Chargers’ running backs doing drills during Day 4 of organized team activities. Naturally, the tweet […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin the 2019 campaign with quite the quarterback tandem atop the depth chart. While longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will remain under center as Los Angeles’ starter, another veteran in Tyrod Taylor will notably serve as his backup, giving the AFC West franchise a formidable signal-caller off the bench. Taylor […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Joey Bosa played in just seven games this past season as a result of a foot injury that sidelined him until Week 11, but he still managed to record 23 tackles, 5.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. Now, Bosa is looking to regain the form he had during his second […]

It’s been open knowledge for a few weeks now that the Los Angeles Chargers would like to get an extension done for quarterback Philip Rivers. Although Chargers general manager Tom Telesco has said there’s no timetable for a deal to get done, Rivers himself is not agitating for a new deal just yet. But while […]

Joey Bosa of the Los Angeles Chargers missed more than half of the 2018 NFL season with a foot injury sustained during training camp. He did return to play seven games for the Chargers, though, as well as two playoff games. Nearly a year removed from the injury, Bosa said his foot is of little […]

Los Angeles Chargers star wide receiver Keenan Allen has high expectations for his 2019 season and ESPN also thinks he is in line for a standout year. Last season, Allen had a nice season, but there is no doubt he wanted more success. After a strong start to the 2018 season, Allen’s success weaned off […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is one of the most talented rushers in football, but he has yet to really break out. Will 2019 finally be the year? ESPN thinks so, as they are projecting Gordon to rush for 1,122 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 4.4 yards per carry. In addition, they […]

Buckle up, as we could have another battle in the #FightforLA. Los Angeles’ two football teams, the Rams and Chargers, have engaged in a good natured rivalry to see who can win over the city after professional football’s recent return to the area. The two teams played each other last season in Week 3, with […]

Forrest Lamp’s first two pro seasons have been basically lost due to injury. However, the Chargers are giving the former second-round pick every opportunity to make up for it this season. Lamp made most of his 51 starts at Western Kentucky at left tackle with a handful of starts at right guard. The Chargers are […]

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Desmond King is coming off a stellar 2018 NFL season. It appears he is not ready to settle on his merits just yet. King established himself as one of the premier nickel’s in the league last season. According to ESPN’s Eric Williams, he is working to become more versatile this offseason: […]

Statistically, Philip Rivers had one of the best seasons of his career in 2018 and a big reason was his success running the play action. According to Pro Football Focus, Rivers had a 128.4 passer rating last year while running play action. the second highest percentage in the league. Philip Rivers had a 128.4 passer […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have seemingly shored up their secondary with the addition of safety Nasir Adderley. It appears he has high expectations for himself and fellow safety Derwin James. The Chargers have managed to bring in two of the more talented safeties in the last two drafts. According to Fernando Ramirez of NBC Sports, […]

Phillip Rivers’ contractual time with the Chargers will soon be coming to an end if a new deal is not struck. However, Rivers isn’t at all worried about that right now. In an interview with former teammate Nick Hardwick and Jon Schaeffer on XTRA 1360 in San Diego, Rivers didn’t seem the slightest bit concerned […]

The Los Angeles Chargers won 12 games and were one of the best teams in the NFL this past season, and much of that had to do with their lethal passing game, which was led by quarterback Philip Rivers and wide receiver Keenan Allen. When you think of the best wide outs in the NFL, […]

As of 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, any free agent signings will not count for compensatory picks for the 2020 NFL Draft, meaning teams will be more likely to spend money to get the remaining impact players still on the market. Here are some good landing spots for the top free agents still available. Jay […]

Philip Rivers isn’t feeling the pressure that comes with being an aging quarterback on a contending team. On Monday, the Chargers quarterback said he is in no rush to get a new deal done, and also has not started thinking about winning Super Bowl LIV in Miami next February. Obviously, that would be the ultimate […]

Longtime Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is currently gearing up to enter the final year of his contract with the AFC West franchise. However, the veteran signal caller doesn’t seem to be too focused on signing an extension with the Chargers and would be content heading into free agency come next offseason. “I’m thankful […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have an offensive coordinator position which is one of the most stable in the NFL. According to Warren Sharp of SharpFootballAnalysis.com (a predictive NFL analytics and visualized data website), Los Angeles’s Ken Whisenhunt is one of just three offensive coordinators who have been on the job for more than one year. […]

Over the last couple of seasons, Melvin Gordon has showcased that he is one of the best running backs in the NFL. Gordon has become a true workhorse back since being drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2015. Gordon didn’t get to play all 16 games during the 2018 season, but when he did […]

With Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram in tow, the Los Angeles Chargers already had a strong defensive line, but during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft last Thursday, they added another big piece, taking Notre Dame defensive lineman Jerry Tillery with the 28th overall pick. Pro Football Focus seems to think that Tillery […]

The NFL season is still more than four months away and we have some heat in one of the better, more underrated rivalries developing in the NFL. Because of Patrick Mahomes’ MVP season and the fact that the Kansas City Chiefs were the No 1 seed last year, some folks may forget that the Los […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off their most successful season in years. Led by Philip Rivers, they went 12-4 in 2018. If not for a tiebreaker they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, they would have had home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Even still, they won a playoff game and Philip Rivers had a […]

Last season the Los Angeles Chargers finished 12-4 and made the playoffs for the first time since 2013. With the Kansas City Chiefs’ star players dropping like flies, the Chargers have a real shot at taking the AFC West crown for the first time since 2009, thanks in large part to a strong Draft. Here […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen may be the team’s No. 1 wideout. however, he even he feels that wide receiver Mike Williams possesses a skill set similar to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins has long established himself as one of the NFL’s elite playmakers. According to Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made another big addition to what was an already stout defense in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday night, selecting Notre Dame defensive lineman Jerry Tillery with the 28th overall pick. Chargers pass rusher Melvin Ingram is thrilled with the selection, telling TMZ Sports that Los Angeles […]

The Bosa Family not only has two current professional football players in the house, but two that will play in the state of California in 2019-20. With Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa previously joining the NFL ranks a few years back, his younger brother, Nick Bosa, recently became a member of the San […]

Philip Rivers is entering the final year of his deal, but the Los Angeles Chargers would like to get a contract extension done with their quarterback, ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported. Rivers is coming off of a terrific 2018 campaign in which he threw for 4,308 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while completing 68.3 […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had an amazing season last year. The team went 12-4, and won a playoff game. They’re in a window of contention right now, and need to maximize it while Philip Rivers is still playing at a high level. As they look to keep up with the Chiefs in the AFC West […]

With the 2019 NFL Draft coming up, there has been plenty of buzz surrounding Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa. However, it appears his brother and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa managed to make headlines as well. Bosa was entering the last guaranteed year of his rookie contract. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, […]

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco is currently gearing up for the 2019 NFL Draft while the front office executive still managed to praise veteran quarterback Philip Rivers just days before the annual event. Though the Chargers are not ruling anything out ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft, Telesco doesn’t foresee the aforementioned Rivers […]

Rumors have been swirling about the Arizona Cardinals looking for a suitable trade partner for quarterback Josh Rosen. It appears the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, and Miami Dolphins have been pegged as the frontrunners to acquire his services. There has been plenty of speculation regarding potential landing spots for Josh Rosen. According to […]

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 […]