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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry must be keeping his fingers crossed that he’ll be able to recover from a torn ACL earlier than expected, so he could join the team in action before the conclusion of this season. While that remains a remote possibility, there’s some measure of optimism to be had off […]

Since the Los Angeles Chargers saw tight end Hunter Henry suffer a season-ending torn ACL, there has been the lingering possibility that former Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates could return to the mix. This had finally come to fruition over the weekend as he agreed to a one-year deal to return to the team […]

The Los Angeles Chargers still think there’s a chance tight end Hunter Henry’s torn ACL isn’t necessarily season-ending. That’s after the Chargers elected to place Henry on the physically unable to perform list and not injured reserve, which leaves the door open for him to return at some point this season (per Herbie Teope of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have reached an agreement with veteran tight end Antonio Gates to return to the team for the upcoming season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Chargers and TE Antonio Gates reached agreement, per a league source. Gates back to LA to be Rivers’ security blanket. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2018 […]

The Los Angeles Rams recently made defensive tackle Aaron Donald the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL, setting the bar for the league’s elite pass-rushers. Needless to say, the deal has caught the attention of Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa. According to NFL salary cap expert Joel Corry, Bosa could be looking to […]

The Oakland Raiders and superstar pass rusher Khalil Mack have been at a contract impasse for months now, and it doesn’t appear there will be a resolution any time soon. The best thing for both sides may be a trade, and there are a few teams who could swing a deal for the former Defensive […]

Heading into his second year in the league, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has been one of the bright spots for the team in training camp and the preseason. Following what was a disappointing rookie campaign that was impacted greatly by injury, Williams now has a clean bill of health and a clear […]

It goes without saying that the Los Angeles Chargers have dealt with their fair share of injuries to their secondary this offseason. Fortunately, they have managed to find a viable option in safety Derwin James. James has been making a solid case for himself throughout the offseason. It appears to have paid off after defensive […]

Since being let go by the Los Angeles Chargers to near the start of the offseason, former Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates has been floating in the open market. With the start of the regular season around the corner, there has yet to be any serious conversation concerning his potential return to another the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t get to see any of Joey Bosa in their first three preseason games due to a foot injury which Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said was just “sore.” And with teams set to rest their starters for the final week of preseason, Bosa will likely not feature next week this […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been hit by the injury bug throughout this offseason with several prominent players on both sides of the ball going down with significant ailments. According to Eric Williams of ESPN, Pro Bowl cornerback Casey Hayward has been the latest to suffer an injury as he has appeared to hurt his […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might have moved on from San Diego, but that doesn’t mean they have completely left the city they used to call home. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, Philip Rivers will continue to make the trek every day from San Diego to the Chargers’ practice facility in Los Angeles. It […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been bitten hard by the injury bug once again. The Chargers have placed safety Jaylen Watkins on season-ending injured reserve after tearing his ACL, per Eric D. Williams of ESPN. Watkins suffered the injury in the first half of Saturday’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks when teammate Melvin Ingram […]

The Los Angeles Chargers managed to secure their first win of the preseason with a 24-14 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The highlight of the day was provided by none other than wide receiver Mike Williams after he made the most of his lone reception by going up and over the defender for a 25-yard touchdown. Needless […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will not see Joey Bosa play in the preseason for at least two games. According to Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News, Bosa will sit out the Chargers’ Week 2 preseason meeting with the Seattle Seahawks at home this coming Saturday due to a foot injury he sustained during […]

After sitting out the Los Angeles Chargers preseason opener last week against the Arizona Cardinals, quarterback Philip Rivers will finally get a chance to break a sweat in a live game setup this Saturday, when his team hosts the visiting Seattle Seahawks, according to Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News. https://twitter.com/thejackwang/status/1030177924983468032 The Chargers’ […]

Through his first three years in the league, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has established himself as one of the top players in the league at his position. Things could be headed toward him putting together a career-best campaign in 2018 as he recently voiced that he feels physically better than he has […]

Ice Cube recently was a guest on ESPN’s First Take show to talk about a number of topics, including his take on his favorite NBA team, the Los Angeles Lakers, now that LeBron James is with the squad. Ice Cube, however, did not hold himself back from putting the Lakers’ fellow Staples Center residents, the […]

It’s been a while since any new developments about Antonio Gates’ possible return to the Los Angeles Chargers have come out. The last anyone heard on the topic was at the end of last month, when Gates’ agent said he was still “hopeful” that a deal could be struck with the Bolts. Chargers coach Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off their NFL preseason campaign on a bad note, as they picked up a 24-17 road loss at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. Although the game was merely an exhibition, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn voiced his frustrations over how his men fared on the field, especially […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been bitten by the injury bug this offseason with a few of their key players going down with serious injuries that have ended their 2018 campaign before it has begun. There is now a level of concern with Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa suffering a foot injury earlier this […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has emerged as being one of the top all-around players in the NFL at his position over the last couple of years. Much of this has been his increased involvement in the passing game that has made him a more effective offensive weapon for the Chargers. According to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t quite get the production they were expecting from wide receiver Mike Williams, their No. 7 overall pick last year. Williams unfortunately suffered a back injury in the offseason which kept him out until Week 6. In the 10 games he played, he had just 11 catches for 95 yards and […]

It’s been a couple of weeks since any news about tight end Antonio Gates reuniting with the Los Angeles Chargers has emerged. The Chargers reportedly preferred to sign Gates before training camp, but camp is in full swing and there still hasn’t been any sign of the veteran tight end. In the meantime, Virgil Green seems […]

The last thing the Los Angeles Chargers want right now is another injury to any of their key players. However, that’s precisely what they have to deal with today after seeing star defensive end Joey Bosa walk off the field during practice with an apparent left foot injury, according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN. […]

In his first three years in the NFL, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has emerged as one of the most productive all-around players at his position. Gordon has quickly become a huge asset in the passing game over the last couple of years that has impressed head coach Anthony Lynn to state that […]

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is set to enter his 15th season in the league, which has pressed forward the question of much longer he plans to continue playing. Rivers has been firm in his desire to play a few more seasons that should have him on pace to be still under center into […]

After an eventful summer, Los Angeles Chargers rookie Derwin James was finally able to get back on the field on Thursday after he was activated off the NFI (non-football injury) list. Chargers S Derwin James, the 17th overall pick, has been activated from NFI list and will practice today — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 2, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been out of San Diego for over a year, but evidently, not everyone working with the organization knows the team has moved. Earlier this week the Chargers sent out an email advertising some new gear the team has available, which isn’t out of the norm. There was one big goof […]

In the first season following the move to Los Angeles, the Chargers had a bit of a rollercoaster-type year that saw them narrowly miss out on reaching the playoffs after picking up steam in the second half of the campaign. With a full campaign under his belt in new surroundings, Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers […]

The plan for Mike Pouncey was to be always part of the Miami Dolphins organization. Plans changed this offseason when Pouncey signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, and it has completely changed his outlook on football. Pouncey said that every year his goal is to always win the Super Bowl, and it’s a good change […]

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie remains on the open market months after his release from the New York Giants. But the veteran cornerback may not be available for much longer, with two teams interested in his services. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: One name to keep an eye on: Former Giants CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The free agent […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were dealt quite a blow with the season-ending injury to tight end Hunter Henry on the first day of minicamp. They have now suffered another key loss on the first day of training camp. Cornerback Jason Verrett reportedly went down during a conditioning test. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the […]

Following the last two seasons that have been plagued by injuries, Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett has been on pace to play a major role in the 2018 season. However, it appears that he will not have that opportunity due to suffering what may have been a torn Achilles tendon during a run on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made headlines for all the wrong reasons when they parted ways with tight end Antonio Gates this offseason. However, there is still hope that he can be brought back before the start of the 2018 NFL season. There has been speculation about Gates’ possible return for quite some time now. According to […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie Derwin James was allegedly robbed last month at gunpoint according to a report from TMZ. James and his uncle were leaving Italian restaurant on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles when they were rushed by two men with handguns according to the warrant obtained by TMZ. The men demanded jewelry and got away with a […]

Antonio Gates might be getting his wish after all with a return reunion with the Los Angeles Chargers. According to Josina Anderson of ESPN, a team source told her that they want the long-time Chargers tight end back on the team and they are hoping to get a deal done before training camp starts. One […]

The 2004 NFL Draft featured a bevy of future franchise quarterbacks. The New York Giants and then-San Diego Chargers both managed to benefit from their swapping of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers. The Chargers made Manning the No. 1 overall pick before subsequently trading him to the Giants. However, he admitted during an appearance on The […]

Near the onset of the NFL offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers decided to part ways with former Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates after 15 seasons. The team had hoped that Hunter Henry could take on the primary role at the position this upcoming campaign, but a torn ACL has changed that game plan up […]