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October 4, 2014
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...
Telesco: Bolts 'definitely' will work on new Rivers deal
General manager Tom Telesco said Wednesday the team is "definitely" working on a long-term deal with Philip Rivers, who they would like see retire as a Charger, according to U-T San Diego.
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San Diego Chargers 2015 NFL Offseason Draft Scouting Guide
For the 20 teams that will not be playing in January, like the San Diego Chargers , draft season is already underway. From now until April 30, clubs will begin preparing for the upcoming 2015 draft in Chicago ...
Chargers miss playoffs for 4th time in 5 seasons
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers twice had their playoff destiny in their own hands. They still ended up missing the postseason for the fourth time in five seasons.
Chargers' Early Guide to Free Agency
The 2014 season ended in disappointment for the San Diego Chargers after the Kansas City Chiefs eliminated them from playoff contention this past Sunday...
Rivers unsure if he'll need back surgery
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Quarterback Philip Rivers isn't sure if he's going to need surgery on his ailing back now that the Chargers' season is over.
Early Offseason 7-Round Predictions for San Diego
The San Diego Chargers ' 2014 season is officially over, which means it's time to predict what positions the team will address and what players they will select in the 2015 NFL draft...
Philip Rivers unsure if he'll need back surgery - NBC Sports
SAN DIEGO (AP) Quarterback Philip Rivers says he doesn't know if he's going to need surgery on his ailing back now that the Chargers' season is over. Says Rivers: "I can't rule it out but it's too early to know." Late in the season, reports surfaced that Rivers had a bulging disc in his lower back....
Meal deal: Harbaugh thanks Reid with dinner
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh texted Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid to thank him for beating the San Diego Chargers, which allowed the Ravens to clinch a playoff berth, and promised Reid dinner.
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Mike McCoy: We couldn't make one play to get going
The Chargers were a win away from a postseason berth on Sunday, but they couldn't manage to get it against a Chiefs team that gave them plenty of opportunities to grab hold of the game. Philip Rivers was sacked seven times and threw two interceptions, Nick Novak missed a field goal and the defense couldn't force...
Chiefs, Chargers both miss out on postseason - NBC Sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) There was a moment early in the fourth quarter Sunday that all the stars were aligned for the Kansas City Chiefs. They were handling business against San Diego, and two other games transpiring elsewhere were going exactly as they needed. In the end, the Chiefs were the only...
Seahawks take NFC top seed, Packers and Panthers win
By Simon Evans (Reuters) - The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks claimed the number one seed in the NFC playoffs with Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers adding divisional titles after wins on the final Sunday of the regular season. The Baltimore Ravens also made the postseason, taking the final AFC wild-card berth thanks to a victory over the Cleveland Browns and the San Diego...
Did the Chargers Choke Away Playoff Berth in Week 17?
The San Diego Chargers needed only a win over the Kansas City Chiefs to make the playoffs in Week 17. Unlike every other team still in the playoff chase, the Chargers didn't need any help...
Grading Baltimore's Positional Units in Week 17
The Baltimore Ravens entered Week 17 needing a win and some help to get into the NFL playoffs. Hosting the Cleveland Browns in their regular-season finale, the Ravens needed a win and a San Diego Chargers loss to get into the postseason...
Grading KC's Positional Units in Week 17
The Kansas City Chiefs limited one of the hottest offenses in the NFL in the San Diego Chargers , holding them to just a touchdown and preventing them from making the playoffs in the 19-7 win...
Grading San Diego's Positional Units in Week 17
Better luck next year, Chargers fans. San Diego was halted from reaching the postseason a second straight year after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs , 19-7, on Sunday afternoon...
Ravens into playoffs, Bucs to have first pick in draft
By Simon Evans (Reuters) - The Baltimore Ravens secured an AFC wild-card berth in the playoffs after they beat the Cleveland Browns while the San Diego Chargers lost to Kansas City on Sunday. The Chargers went into the final Sunday of the regular season knowing a victory would be enough to take them into the postseason but their 19-7 loss to the Chiefs opened the door for the Ravens. Baltimore,...
Chiefs hold on to spoil Chargers' playoff hopes
NFL Football Recap: Final statistics from the San Diego vs. Kansas City game played on December 28, 2014
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Chiefs knock Chargers out of playoffs with pass rush
There were no more miracle comebacks left for the San Diego Chargers. Their banged-up offense ran out of gas in Arrowhead Stadium in a 19-7 loss to the Chiefs.
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Chiefs beat Chargers 19-7 as both miss playoffs - NBC Sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs beat San Diego 19-7 on Sunday to eliminate the Chargers from playoff contention, moments before they were eliminated themselves by games happening elsewhere. The Chiefs needed Cleveland to beat Baltimore and Jacksonville to beat Houston, and neither of...
Chiefs end Chargers' playoff hopes
The Chargers will not be going to the playoffs. San Diego needed only to win today at Kansas City to earn the AFC's sixth and final playoff spot, but the Chiefs beat the Chargers 19-7, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Chiefs were led by their pass rush, which battered...
Chargers missing Allen, Chiefs without Smith - NBC Sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chargers are missing three starters on offense and the Chiefs are without quarterback Alex Smith for their game Sunday that holds significant playoff ramifications. The Chargers had already ruled out running back Ryan Mathews with a high ankle sprain. Wide receiver Keenan...
San Diego Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Live San Diego Score and Analysis
The San Diego Chargers know what's on the line Sunday. If the Bolts can withstand the Kansas City Chiefs sans Alex Smith, they'll be in the postseason a second straight year...
Bolts not taking Chase Daniel lightly in bout with Chiefs
The Chargers don't see Alex Smith's injury as an easy road into the postseason. San Diego won't underestimate Chiefs backup QB Chase Daniel in Sunday's showdown for the final AFC playoff spot.
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Report: Chargers worked out Austin Pettis
The Chargers reportedly took a late-season look at a notable free agent wide receiver. According to ESPN's Adam Caplan, the Chargers put former Rams receiver Austin Pettis through a workout on Wednesday. He remains unsigned. The Chargers could be down a key receiver for the regular-season finale at Kansas City, with second-year pro Keenan Allen...
Chargers without Scifres, Mathews vs. Chiefs
The San Diego Chargers are expected to place punter Mike Scifres on injured reserve, a league source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Caplan.
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Smith Injury Gives Chiefs Gauge of QB's Value
It's improbable that the Kansas City Chiefs will get the help they need to make the playoffs on Sunday, but there's no scenario where they make it if they lose to the San Diego Chargers ...
Report: Chargers expected to place P Mike Scifres on IR
Mike Scifres' season could be at an end. The Chargers are expected to put Scifres, their long-time punter, on injured reserve, Alex Marvez of FoxSports.com reported Friday evening. Regarded as one of the game's top punters, Scifres suffered a broken clavicle in the Chargers' December 7 loss to New England. Mat McBriar has filled in...
Chargers running back Mathews rule out of KC game - NBC Sports
SAN DIEGO (AP) Running back Ryan Mathews has been ruled out of San Diego's game Sunday at Kansas City, which the Chargers must win to clinch a wild-card berth. Mathews will miss his third straight game with what's believed to be a high ankle sprain. He was hurt during a home loss to New England on...
Chiefs quarterback Smith out with lacerated spleen
(Reuters) - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has a lacerated spleen and will miss Sunday's regular-season finale against the San Diego Chargers, the NFL team said on Friday. San Diego can make the playoffs with a victory in the game at Kansas City, who have slim post-season hopes depending on other results. Smith was hit in the abdomen in last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and...
Ryan Mathews out, Keenan Allen doubtful for Chargers
The Chiefs won't have Alex Smith on Sunday against San Diego, but the Chargers have problems of their own. RB Ryan Mathews (ankle) has been ruled out while WR Keenan Allen (collarbone) is doubtful.
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Tough break: Sharp bettors reportedly backed K.C. before Smith's injury
More than any other factor, injuries to starting quarterbacks move point spreads. No surprise, then, that the Chargers-Chiefs point spread moved about a field goal toward San Diego on Friday after Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith was ruled out with a lacerated spleen. The Chiefs, who were 3.5- to 4-point favorites vs. the Chargers, are...
