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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 […]

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 […]