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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 […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen saw his 2016 season end abruptly after tearing his ACL in the first game of the campaign. However, Allen bounced back in a major way this past season that helped him earn the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award on Saturday night. .@Chargers WR @Keenan13Allen is the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers played much better than expected in their first season in the post-San Diego era. Philip Rivers and company may have ultimately missed the playoffs, but they exceeded expectations while making the difficult transition to the Los Angeles market. With the Chargers showing promise for the future, the team may be planning […]

When a team goes 9-7 and misses the playoffs, they usually consider themselves just one player away from making it next season. That one player is hardly ever a kicker, though. But, for the 2017 Los Angeles Chargers and general manager Tom Telesco, that’s exactly the case. Most of the time, a team’s kicker is set […]

Following a disappointing end to the 2017 NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster in place of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Alex Smith has been named to the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl. He will replace Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. pic.twitter.com/7M5L19m2uS — Kansas City […]

Despite missing the playoffs once again, the Los Angeles Chargers managed to end the 2017 NFL season on a high note by winning six out of their last seven games. Part of the reason was the dynamic play of defensive ends Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. Although both had enjoyed stellar years, Bosa was a clear-cut Pro […]

One of the glaring holes for the Los Angeles Chargers this past season was their struggles in the kicking mind. With that in mind, the Bolts decided to ink former Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Roberto Aguayo to a deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Former Buccaneers’ kicker Roberto Aguayo is signing with the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will have both offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley back alongside head coach Anthony Lynn for next season, per Chargers.com. In their first season working together, the trio combined to lead the Chargers to a 9-7 record as they just missed out on a first playoff appearance in […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s one-year contract with the team expired today, and according to a report today from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Bradley is now drawing heavy interest from both the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. Even though Chargers’ DC Gus Bradley’s contract expired today, Packers have requested permission to interview him […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch recently admitted to not wanting to be on HBO’s Hard Knocks. However, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco sees the benefits that come with being on camera. The Chargers and 49ers are among the teams that are obligated to appear on the documentary series. Fortunately for Lynch, Telesco may […]

The Los Angeles Chargers fell short of reaching the playoffs for the fourth straight season, forcing them to immediately shift their focus toward this upcoming offseason in hopes of bucking that trend. One huge decision they need to make is what to do with former All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates, who is set to become […]

The NFL made headlines this week for its rescheduling of a number of games as a result of the current playoff implications. Among the teams still in postseason contention are the Los Angeles Chargers. As a result, it is likely Chargers players will be doing their fair share of monitoring throughout their 2017 NFL season […]

Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Los Angeles Chargers are in contention for one of the last wild card spots in the AFC. The Chargers will take the field with the services of running back Melvin Gordon, as he stated that he will play despite an ankle injury, according to Eric […]

Despite their tumultuous start to the 2017 NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers are looking to end the year on a high note after winning five of their last six games. Their performance as of late has been a far cry of the Chargers’ struggles to start the year. Of course, it all began with […]

The Los Angeles Chargers saw their playoff odds take a significant hit after falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Now, heading into their must-win matchup against the New York Jets, the Chargers will take the field without one of their key pieces in the passing game as second-year tight end Hunter Henry […]

We’re down to the final two weeks of the regular season, and yes, waiver wire pickups still matter. In that span, your fantasy football league’s champion will be decided, the one who will take home The Shiva and earn the rights to brag about his fantasy title for an entire year. If you’re among those […]

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry is in danger of missing this coming Sunday’s date with the New York Jets and the team’s final regular season game against the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 31 because of a small kidney laceration. This news comes by way of Jack Wang of the L.A. Daily News. https://twitter.com/thejackwang/status/942870415881396224 Henry […]

Following a huge loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, several members of the Los Angeles Chargers are upset that they let a big opportunity get by them. “It’s pretty obvious we didn’t play our best game,” Head Coach Anthony Lynn said, via the team’s website. “We reverted back to doing some things that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month after rattling off four straight wins that have put them in the position to earn the AFC West division title. This has set up a primetime matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 with division […]

It was an unceremonious exit from the league for free agent quarterback Robert Griffin III. After a tumultuous season with the ever-struggling Cleveland Browns, there appeared to be little interest around the league in the former second overall pick. However, Griffin III suggests that simply is not the case. After recently filling in as a guest analyst […]

In a 2017-18 season that has come undone at the seams for the Washington Redskins, there wasn’t very much to smile about during the team’s 30-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on Sunday afternoon. One of the players who was visibly frustrated after the loss was none other than Redskins cornerback Josh […]

There seems to be a movement starting for today’s NFL quarterbacks. Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson recently made headlines after announcing his intentions to play in the league until he is 45 years old. Although Wilson is not the only one who would like to play well into his 40s, not everyone has the same […]

With the Los Angeles Chargers Week 14 game with the Washington Redskins on Sunday afternoon approaching, there is decent a chance that they may be in first place in the AFC West after they started off the season 0-4. The team’s turnaround down the stretch is quite surprising, which includes three straight victories by more […]

Plenty of Cleveland Browns fans have given up on the team’s chances of winning a game this season, but it seems like the team’s communication equipment gave up on the Browns first. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Browns head coach Hue Jackson was ticked off by what he said was malfunctioning headsets during […]