The San Diego Chargers are scheduled to have rookies and veterans at training camp by July 25, but the team will have some time off for now after completing mandatory minicamp last Tuesday. While practice may be on pause for the moment, the offseason buzz is still busy at work. Show More Summary
When a person at the center of a controversy resigns, claiming he wants to spend more time with his family is a common face-saving measure. Today, the San Diego Chargers issued a statement saying, “Team Doctor David Chao has notified the club that he has decided to step down due to health reasons and to…
Running back Ryan Mathews hasn't always produced at the level the San Diego Chargers expected when they traded up to select him with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft. Mathews has struggled with consistency, injuries, fumbles,...Show More Summary
SAN DIEGO -- Those expecting complete changes to the San Diego Chargers' offense may be disappointed. Yes, Mike McCoy’s offense will be different than Norv Turner’s. But there will be remnants from the past. Turner was the Chargers’Show More Summary
SAN DIEGO -- When the San Diego Chargers moved up seven picks in the second round to offer free-falling Manti Te'o a safety net, the pick was universally applauded. My initial take was that it was a great fit for Te’o, who went fromShow More Summary
SAN DIEGO -- I understand why the San Diego Chargers are trying to protect Manti Te’o from the media onslaught as the polarizing rookie begins his NFL career. However, after watching the kid handle the spotlight on Tuesday, I don’t believe the organization has anything to worry about. Show More Summary
OTAs have come and gone for the San Diego Chargers, and the team prepares to enter mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. The roster has undergone some changes with news of several free-agent acquisitions and a possible season-ending injury, so here are some predictions for the post-OTAs depth chart. Show More Summary
The Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers will all hold their mandatory minicamps this week. Kansas City held its mandatory camp last week. Here is a story line for each of the team’s minicamps this week: Denver: Manning’s offense: This is the last time before training camp the Broncos will get together. Show More Summary
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was taken to a Los Angeles hospital Sunday night for a “medical emergency.” Merriman was transported to Cedars-Sinai by the Los Angeles Fire Department, according to Officer Mark Ro. The L.A. Times was the first to break the news of Merriman’s hospitalization, and said that the 29-year-old was taken from [...]Show More Summary
Former San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital Sunday night for what is being described as a "medical emergency."
Former All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman was hospitalized on Sunday night after suffering a "medical emergency" at a club. From Andrew Blankstein of the Los Angeles Times: Retired San Diego Charger and NFL Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne...Show More Summary
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Shawne Merriman Rushed To Hospital After Overdosing At Club
Via LA Times reports:
Retired San Diego Charger and NFL Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman was rushed to a local hospital Sunday night as a result of
Have you ever put on a pair of pants and found crumpled up dollar bills in the pockets? It feels like you won the lottery. Thanks to getting rid of Jared Gaither, the San Diego Chargers “found” an extra $4.4 million in cap space. With a total of $4.5 million in cap space (closer to $2.2 million after first-round pick D.J. Show More Summary
The San Diego Chargers couldn't afford the luxury of signing a marquee wide receiver in free agency this offseason, but don't feel bad for Philip Rivers just yet. The Chargers' 2013 receivers unit doesn't look all that different from the 2012 class. Show More Summary
D.J. Fluker has officially signed his contract with the San Diego Chargers, the team announced on Wednesday.
With OTAs almost over, not a lot of news has come out of San Diego. This isn't a surprise with Manti Te'o being sheltered from the media. After the horrific ACL injury to Melvin Ingram, the San Diego Chargers are looking for his replacement. Show More Summary
Through most of his first seven years in the NFL. New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie was the league's poster child for irresponsibility. The 2006 first-round pick of the San Diego Chargers spent, by his own estimation, at least...Show More Summary
It took a season-ending injury to Melvin Ingram for free agent Dwight Freeney to find a job. The San Diego Chargers snapped up the 33-year-old sack artist to supplement their pass rush, giving him a two-year deal worth $8.75 million with additional incentives, according to NFL.com. Show More Summary
It would be naive to think 32 mega-rich NFL owners would never collude in hopes of aiding each other financially. New San Diego Chargers defender and former Indianapolis Colts star Dwight Freeney has made it clear—he doesn't want to be naive in regards to what the collective group of NFL owners are capable of. Show More Summary
New San Diego Chargers player Dwight Freeney thinks he knows why it took him so long to find a team this offseason. From an interview with CBSSports.com: "I basically think the owners got together and decided not to spend the cash on free agents," Freeney explained. Show More Summary