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Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert was pressed into starting duty in Week 2 when Tyrod Taylor suffered a punctured lung prior to game time. It seems Herbert has done enough in the past three weeks to convince Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn he can lead the team going forward. Adam Schefter of ESPN […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was forced to exit Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half with a left hamstring injury. He is questionable to return. From the Chargers' sideline: RB Austin Ekeler has a hamstring injury and is questionable to return. — Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) October 4, 2020 […]

A scoreless first quarter proved to be costly for the Los Angeles Chargers in their Week 3 encounter against the Carolina Panthers. However, their costly turnovers turned out to be the bigger story in the 21-16 loss which dropped them to a 1-2 record to start the season. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn sounded off […]

Tyrod Taylor of the Los Angeles Chargers suffered one of the strangest injuries in recent memory. One of LA’s team doctors accidentally punctured the ten-year veteran’s lung with a syringe trying to administer treatment for a fractured rib. Originally, Taylor’s fractured rib had not been reported, and his head coach Anthony Lynn spoke up about […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may be under the magnifying glass after a peculiar injury to quarterback Tyrod Taylor. The veteran quarterback will remain on the sidelines for a while after a freak accident involving a Chargers’ team doctor that flukily punctured Taylor’s lung upon giving him a pain-killer medicine for his ribs injury. The initial […]

The reason why Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed Week 2 against the Chiefs has been revealed. He apparently suffered a reaction from an injection he was administered before the game to reduce the pain of his rib injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor missed Sunday’s game because […]

On Monday, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn re-iterated his post-game comments after the team’s Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs: if Tyrod Taylor can play, he’ll be under center in Week 3. “If Tyrod Taylor’s 100%, he’s our quarterback,” Lynn said on Monday, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Taylor was scratched […]

The Los Angeles Chargers got the ball to start overtime, providing a golden opportunity to defeat — or at least put pressure on — the defending Super Bowl champions. L.A. failed to pick up a first down after receiving the kick-off, prompting a 4th-and-1 on L.A.’s own 34-yard line. Going for it is risky in […]

Less than a minute before kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs, L.A. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn told rookie quarterback Justin Herbert he would make his first NFL start. Justin Herbert, the 6th overall pick in April’s NFL draft, had finished undergoing his pregame stretching routine, and was unaware that Tyrod Taylor, the veteran QB […]

The NFL debut of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert came as quite a surprise. The team nearly upset the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite a promising performance, it appears this has not changed head coach Anthony Lynn’s views of him and Tyrod Taylor. Lynn offered up some clarity under center by naming Tyrod Taylor as […]

Anthony Lynn has had success as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, and he knows he isn’t the only black coach that can be successful in the NFL. In a featured piece on Time, Lynn made a bold statement about the lack of opportunities that black coaches receive in the league. “I played […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has shut down all the rumors that the team might sign free agent Earl Thomas, in light of the injury to safety Derwin James. During a conference call with reporters on Monday, Lynn was asked if the Chargers have inquired about Earl Thomas yet, and Lynn was quick […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn just dropped a ‘rona bomb. In case you missed it, HBO’a annual football docu-series “Hard Knocks” premiered on Tuesday night. And for the first-time ever in its history, the series features not one but two teams this season, the Los Angeles Raiders and Chargers. However, in an unprecedented […]

Anthony Lynn made it pretty clear who the Los Angeles Chargers will start at quarterback in Week 1 of the 2020 season. While Lynn is confident in Tyrod Taylor holding the keys to the offense, the Chargers are going to do everything they can to make sure that rookie Justin Herbert is prepared to start […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and Joey Bosa were able to finalize a contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. While the Chargers prepare for training camp, Anthony Lynn shared his excitement on the team getting an extension done with Bosa. Per Joe Reedy of the Associated Press: “Joey is tied down […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted this past weekend veteran Tyrod Taylor had the inside track to be the team’s starting quarterback. While Lynn would not outright name Taylor as the favorite, he noted he has history with the former Buffalo Bills signal-caller and also stated the Chargers do not want to rush […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor has the inside track on the starting job under center. Lynn noted he has history with Taylor, and also said the Chargers do not want to rush first-round pick Justin Herbert’s development (via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN): “I’m very familiar with Tyrod,” Lynn […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor was spotted working out in his new helmet for the 2020 season, giving fans a peek at L.A.’s new look ahead of this fall. The helmet looks eerily reminiscent of the LaDanian Tomlinson era, which as the last time the Chargers sported this look. .@TyrodTaylor working out in the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are confident in the talent they have secured under center this offseason. Regardless, it appears they could be open to shoring up some more quality depth in the form of free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. According to ESPN’s Diana Russini, head coach Anthony Lynn says the Chargers could be interested in […]

In the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is appreciative of the statements he has seen released by other head coaches around the NFL and sports in general. But he wants more. “I’ve read some good statements,” said Lynn, according to LZ Granderson of The Los […]

The Los Angeles Chargers actually considered signing former MVP Cam Newton. During a recent interview with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn indicates that the franchise ended up passing on the opportunity. “Absolutely, Cam is a tremendous quarterback,” said Lynn. “He’s been MVP of this league, he’s led his team […]

The NFL is proposing some new additions to the Rooney Rule, and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn isn’t much of a fan of how it has been altered. The Rooney Rule was put in place to get more minorities in head coaching and football operations positions. It required that teams interview at least […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are entering a new era in their franchise without Philip Rivers under center. While it’s uncertain who will start next season, Anthony Lynn revealed what Tyrod Taylor brings to the offense. #Chargers HC Anthony Lynn says "there will be more movement in our offense" with Tyrod Taylor behind center. — Jason […]

The Los Angeles Chargers took University of Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft last Thursday, but that doesn’t mean that Herbert will be the starter outright. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn outlined the situation under center, saying that as of right now, Tyrod Taylor is at the top […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have their quarterback of the future in Justin Herbert. The Chargers selected the University of Oregon QB with the No. 6 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Herbert luckily fell into their lap after the Miami Dolphins elected to draft quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 5 overall selection. Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were among the teams in pursuit of Tom Brady prior to his decision to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But do not expect the Chargers to go after former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. One NFL executive said he would be surprised if the Chargers signed Newton, who he said […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has expressed interest in having a dual-threat quarterback to effectively run his offense. With some comments recently made, Lynn may be hinting that former MVP Cam Newton is not that guy. “We’re looking at everybody,” Lynn said when asked about the team’s search for a QB, via Lindsay […]

Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey saw his 2019 NFL campaign end after just five games due to a neck injury, an injury that could potentially threaten his career. Pouncey had surgery to repair the issue and has still not been given medical clearance, but he still plans to play in 2020. On Wednesday, Chargers […]

All the Los Angeles Chargers currently know about who their starting quarterback will be come Week 1 of 2020 is that it will not be Philip Rivers, whom the club parted ways with after 16 years. As of right now, Tyrod Taylor is penciled in as the starter, but not surprisingly, Chargers head coach Anthony […]

There has been plenty of speculation of what the Los Angeles Chargers could do to replace Philip Rivers and Anthony Lynn’s latest comments show that they could remain in-house. Even if the Chargers select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft, Tyrod Taylor could be the starting quarterback for Los Angeles next season. “Tyrod Taylor […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn was handed a contract extension by the AFC West franchise this offseason, but apparently the reported “multi-year” part of the deal was incorrect. Lynn, entering his fourth season in charge of L.A., signed an extension that only keeps him with the Chargers through 2021, per Eric Williams of […]

With the news that the longtime Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will enter free agency this offseason, it’s only fair to closer examine Rivers’ fit under Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn who had been with the team since 2017. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Rivers never fit Lynn’s preferred style of play […]

Despite the uncertain situation at quarterback — with reports that the team is set on parting with longtime veteran gunslinger Philip Rivers — the Los Angeles Chargers are sure of who they want leading the franchise into the future: Anthony Lynn. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lynn, 51, signed a deal that leaves him with […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has never really hit the hot seat this season, though his job is certainly not 100 percent secure for next season. Most recently, Lynn’s Chargers came up short at home against the rival Oakland Raiders with Los Angeles, notably playing its last game at Dignity Health Sports Park […]

Could Philip Rivers be playing the final two games of his tenure as quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers? Rivers seems to think it’s a possibility. The 38-year-old is in the final year of his deal with the Chargers, and it’s not like he has been having a great season. Could Rivers retire? Could he […]

Anthony Lynn has to face the music. The Los Angeles Chargers are having a disappointing season after making the playoffs the previous year. Their latest defeat to the Minnesota Vikings is a painful reminder to the Chargers fans who even bother to show up in LA about how steep of a fall they’ve had since […]

The Los Angeles Chargers lost another game on Sunday in their Week 13 matchup with AFC West division rival Denver Broncos, dropping their third consecutive contest. The record stands at 4-8 now with playoffs more than a long shot. Third-year head coach Anthony Lynn laid out how the rest of the season should go for […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ disappointing season continued on Sunday, as they fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 23-20 in controversial fashion. Late in the fourth quarter, Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward was hit with a 37-yard pass interference penalty that put the Broncos in field-goal range to potentially win the game. That’s exactly […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has been out for the entire season due to a foot injury, but he is back at practice and is aiming to make his debut against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Head coach Anthony Lynn provided some good news on that front on Friday, saying that James looked good […]