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October 4, 2014
Chargers Must Extend Philip Rivers but Start Planning for Future Without Him
As quarterback Philip Rivers enters the final year of the six-year deal he signed back in 2009, the San Diego Chargers must simultaneously try to re-sign him and plan for a future without him...
Chargers LB Johnson retires after 12 years
Outside linebacker Jarret Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, ending a 12-year professional football career, including the final three seasons spent with the San Diego Chargers.
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Jarret Johnson announces retirement after 12 seasons
San Diego Chargers linebacker Jarret Johnson announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons. Johnson, 33, is best known for his long run with the Baltimore Ravens, where he started 95 games.
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Philip Rivers: Stadium issues not big factor for contract
Philip Rivers hears the discussions about the San Diego Chargers potentially moving. However, the quarterback said while he hopes the team stays put, it won't have any influence on his contract talks.
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How Chargers Can Create Ultimate Defense
The San Diego Chargers have some question marks on defense heading into the offseason. How can they improve on defense? Who should they target in free agency and the draft? ...
San Diego working to keep Chargers
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos met on Sunday and afterward announced that a mayor's advisory committee will speed up its work and present a stadium plan to the team within three months that could keep it from moving to the Los Angeles area. The one-hour morning meeting at the Padres' Petco Park came after a surprise announcement last week that the Chargers and...
Full Details of Dunlap's Deal Emerge; Rivers 'Super Pumped'
Looking to shore up their offensive line, the San Diego Chargers announced Friday night that they agreed to a four-year deal with left tackle King Dunlap , who was set to become an unrestricted free agent on March 10...
King Dunlap, Chargers agree on four-year, $28M deal
The Chargers proactively locked up their best offensive lineman Friday before he hit free agency. San Diego agreed with King Dunlap on a four-year deal, the team announced.
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San Diego mayor is not too happy with the Chargers and their L.A. plan
The San Diego Chargers' threat to move to Los Angeles has moved into the all-important phase of politicians being publicly angered.
Raiders, Chargers plan shared LA stadium
The Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers are planning a shared stadium in the Los Angeles area if both teams fail to get new stadium deals in their current hometowns, the teams said in a joint statement Thursday night, adding another layer of complexity to a possible NFL return to the region. The proposed $1.7-billion stadium would be in Carson, 15 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and home...
Chargers Appear to Give SD Ultimatum, Hint at LA Exit
On the heels of San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer's new stadium task force being announced, the San Diego Chargers are giving the city a warning. Succeed, or else...
Ex-Chargers QB Freitas found dead in car
A man found dead in a parked car in Northern California has been identified as former San Diego Chargers quarterback Jesse Freitas, authorities said Wednesday. Petaluma police Lt. Dan Fish said an investigation found no indication of trauma or foul play. Freitas, who ran into legal troubles in recent years, was found unresponsive in his vehicle Sunday by a family walking in a Petaluma neighborh...
Should Chargers Franchise Mathews or Flowers in '15?
The San Diego Chargers have a decision to make on what to do with running back Ryan Mathews and cornerback Brandon Flowers this offseason...
Philip Rivers Injury Update: Chargers Star Won't Need Back Surgery
Despite being hampered by a back injury during the second half of the 2014 season, San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will not undergo offseason surgery. According to ESPN...
Philip Rivers holding off on back surgery
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman isn't the only player holding off on having offseason surgery. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passed on playing in the Pro Bowl last month and said there was a possibility that he'd have back surgery after battling an injury that hindered his effectiveness in the latter part the season. For now, that possibility...
Rivers: Back improving, doesn't need surgery
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers appears to have avoided surgery on his ailing back, which affected his play down the stretch of the 2014 season.
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Chargers' Philip Rivers avoids offseason back surgery
Philip Rivers revealed Monday that his December back injury has not yet required surgery. Will the Chargers quarterback avoid going under the knife this offseason?
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Chargers add Don Shula's grandson, Chris, to staff
The San Diego Chargers have hired the grandson of Don Shula -- the winningest coach in NFL history -- as a defensive quality control coach.
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Analyzing Chargers' Best Trade Options with 17th Pick
The San Diego Chargers haven't traded up or down in the first round of the draft since 2010, when they swapped picks with the Miami Dolphins to move up 16 slots and take running back Ryan Mathews...
Chargers' Nick Hardwick is latest retired lineman to drop massive weight
Nick Hardwick went from 293 pounds to 208 in a little less than five months.
5 Cuts That Could Create Cap Space for the Chargers
Cap space won't be much of an issue for the San Diego Chargers in 2015. At long last, GM Tom Telesco has the necessary funds to put together a contender...
Hardwick retires after anchoring Chargers' line for 11 years
In announcing his retirement after 11 seasons of anchoring the San Diego Chargers' offensive line, Nick Hardwick held it together better than the quarterback and coach he's leaving behind. Hardwick got misty eyed a few times during a news conference Tuesday, but otherwise enjoyed the chance to say goodbye. ''I'm incredibly proud and grateful that I get to have a moment,'' said Hardwick, who was...
Report: Chargers center Nick Hardwick to retire
One of the Chargers' long-time starters is stepping away from the game. Center Nick Hardwick will announce his retirement on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The 33-year-old Hardwick informed the newspaper of his plans. The Chargers will hold a press conference tomorrow, the Union-Tribune reported. A 136-game starter for San Diego,...
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick to retire
Longtime Chargers center Nick Hardwick is officially calling it a career. The durable offensive lineman told U-T San Diego that he plans to retire from football on Tuesday after 11 seasons in the NFL.
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Nick Hardwick to Announce Retirement
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick will officially announce his retirement on Tuesday morning, per Michael Gehlken of U-T San Diego . On his NFL .com bio page , Hardwick is listed at 305 pounds...
Chargers' Bargain Guide to the 2015 Offseason
San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco has gotten quite good at bargain hunting, and even though his team won't be handcuffed financially, he still needs to buy low this offseason when it comes to the free-agent market...
Ex-NFL official Steeg on San Diego's stadium advisory group
Former NFL executive Jim Steeg, who was in charge of running the Super Bowl for 26 years, is among nine civic, business and real estate leaders appointed by Mayor Kevin Faulconer to an independent advisory group tasked with trying to solve the contentious issue of building a new stadium to keep the Chargers in San Diego. This is likely the city's last chance to keep the Chargers, who could move...
Teams eye LA, but league hopes clubs stay put
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that several clubs are interested in a possible move to Los Angeles, but the league would prefer its franchises to stay where they are. Goodell's comments come weeks after St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke joined a group putting forward a plan to build an 80,000-seat, NFL-suitable stadium in Los Angeles. "We have been working on the stadium issue with ...
Chargers Must Commit to Getting over the Hump in 2015
The balance of power in the AFC West is slowly going to shift over the next two years, and when it does, the San Diego Chargers are in position to seize control...
5 Mistakes the Chargers Can't Afford to Make This Offseason
Tom Telesco has made few mistakes, if any, since he became general manager of the San Diego Chargers . To my knowledge, there's only been one—Derek Cox...
Chargers' Top Free-Agency Targets at Outside Linebacker
The San Diego Chargers should be in the market for pass-rushers this offseason, specifically at outside linebacker...
Why Chargers Absolutely Must Draft Eddie Goldman
The San Diego Chargers should make Florida State defensive tackle Eddie Goldman their top priority in the 2015 draft. Draft pundits Todd McShay ( ESPN Insider ), Bucky Brooks ( NFL...
Chargers' Top Free-Agent Options for 2015
The San Diego Chargers head into the 2015 offseason looking to retool their roster in free agency. Which positions should they target? Who could make an instant impact? Watch ...
Darrell Stuckey added to Pro Bowl as special teamer
Matthew Slater was given one of the two spots reserved for special teamers in this year's Pro Bowl, but the Patriots are going to the Super Bowl so Slater won't be available after being selected for the game for the fourth straight year. The Chargers announced that defensive back Darrell Stuckey has been named as...
Philip Rivers takes a pass on playing in Pro Bowl
At this point, if you want to play in the Pro Bowl, just show up in Arizona and you might get your chance. In addition to all the Patriots and Seahawks who aren't going to be playing in next weekend's all-star game, another has pulled out. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Chargers quarterback Philip...
Who Stays, Who Goes: Which Chargers Free Agents Will Return in 2015?
The San Diego Chargers have many questions heading into the offseason. Who will the Chargers look to keep? Who is on his way out of San Diego? Watch as Adam Lefkoe and ...
Chargers' Initial 2015 Round-by-Round Draft Big Board
The draft philosophy of Tom Telesco hasn't changed in the two years since he was first appointed as the San Diego Chargers general manager...
San Diego Mayor promises stadium plan this fall
Rams owner Stan Kroenke's move to build a stadium in Los Angeles reverberated well beyond St. Louis. It hit San Diego as well, where the Chargers look to Los Angeles as both a source of fans and a potential home while they try to sort out a stadium of their own. San Diego Mayor Kevin...
Redskins to tap Joe Barry as defensive coordinator
The Washington Redskins plan to hire Chargers linebackers coach Joe Barry as their defensive coordinator. Barry has been in San Diego since 2011.
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5 Chargers Who Will Be on the Roster Bubble in 2015
The San Diego Chargers are tied for the second-oldest roster in the NFL , so it should come as no surprise that age will play an important role in the formation of next year's team...
Where Do Chargers Need Help Most?
Finishing 9-7 had its perks in 2013, as the San Diego Chargers gained a postseason bid, but the same cannot be said for this past season...
Former Chargers linebacker Seau among HOF finalists
(Reuters) - Late NFL great Junior Seau was among 18 finalists announced for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday. Seau, who spent the majority of his career as a ferocious linebacker with the San Diego Chargers, committed suicide in 2012, three years after his retirement. Seau, named to the Pro Bowl 12 times over his two decades in the league, died in May 2012 after shooting himself in the...
Jeromey Clary announces his retirement
The Chargers never had offensive lineman Jeromey Clary on the field during the 2014 season as hip problems wound up keeping him off the field for all 16 games and they won't get him back in 2015. Clary announced his retirement on Thursday after nine years with the Chargers. Coach Mike McCoy, General Manager Tom...
5 Perfect Free-Agent Fits for San Diego Chargers
There are plenty of free agents the San Diego Chargers would happily take in a stacked 2015 class, but five players in particular would be perfect fits in San Diego...
What Will It Take to Keep Key Chargers
Building toward the 2015 season will require the San Diego Chargers to reward some of their own in the offseason. Money won't be a restraint compared to years past, as San Diego is projected to have around $25 million in cap space to work with...
Chargers Offseason Draft Scouting Guide
Draft season is a chaotic and confusing time on the NFL calendar, especially for a team with plenty of needs like the San Diego Chargers . But don't fret—the Chargers' 2015 offseason draft scouting guide is here to help...
Source: Redskins to boost A.J. Smith's role
A.J. Smith, the former general manager of the San Diego Chargers, is expected to be offered an enhanced position in the Washington Redskins front office, a source said.
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AP source: Bills GM Whaley heading coaching search - NBC Sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A person familiar with the Buffalo Bills coaching search tells The Associated Press that general manager Doug Whaley is serving as the point man. The person adds that aside from a meeting with Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase this weekend, San Diego Chargers...
Previewing San Diego Chargers' 2015 Salary-Cap Situation
The San Diego Chargers will have loads of cap space in 2015 after narrowly missing the playoffs. This is typically a good situation to be in...
Tom Telesco: No concerns about Philip Rivers's health, want to extend contract
The Chargers season came to an end with a dismal performance in a Week 17 loss to the Chiefs that featured a rough outing for quarterback Philip Rivers. December wasn't a kind month to Rivers in general. He struggled as the Chargers lost three of their final four games and he confirmed on Monday that...
