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Reacting to the 2024 Los Angeles Chargers Roster Cuts
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Previewing the 2024 Los Angeles Chargers Safeties
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Previewing the 2024 Los Angeles Chargers Tight Ends
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Previewing the 2024 Los Angeles Chargers Running Backs
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2024 Los Angeles Chargers Schedule: Record Projection
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Los Angeles Chargers 2024 Draft Report Card
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Los Angeles Chargers 2024 Draft Report Card
By Will Noltie, Managing Editor via Last Word on Pro Football, The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and for the Los Angeles Chargers, it was the first of a new era. General manager Joe Hortiz had his first Draft (likely with input from coach Jim Harbaugh). Ultimately, virtually all of the picks made were at positions of need for the Chargers. But were they the right ones?
What the Gus Edwards Signing Means for the Chargers
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Breaking Down Jim Harbaugh’s Coaching Staff
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What the Jim Harbaugh Hire Means for the Chargers
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Looking at the 2020 Los Angeles Chargers Linebackers
The linebacker position has not been one of the strong suits of the Los Angeles Chargers for a while. Just to give you an idea, the last Pro Bowler linebacker they had was Shaun Phillips back in 2010. In that time period, there’s been at least one Pro Bowler from all the other main defensive positions (save for defensive tackle). This has been due in part to injuries – some of the linebackers they’ve picked up have had trouble staying healthy.
Looking at the 2020 Los Angeles Chargers Secondary
The 2020 Los Angeles Chargers secondary looks a little different now compared to last year. In 2019, they looked to be a strong unit, bolstered in particular by one of the deepest safety corps in football. But then half of them ended up on injured reserve. We then ended up with more of a patchwork secondary. They miraculously actually played mostly fine, save for a couple of players who were in over their head at that point. Now some players have departed and some new players have been acquired.
Sorting out the 2020 Los Angeles Chargers Wide Receivers
One of the more understated question marks going into the off-season for the Los Angeles Chargers was who in the world was going to take up the #3 wide receiver position – or what the depth chart would like in general after that point. While the answers are starting to get clearer, we still don’t know for sure who will be out there come Week 1 after the two obvious starters, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
Los Angeles Chargers All-Decade Team: The Offense
The 2010s were a fairly turbulent decade for the Los Angeles Chargers. Five seasons saw them finish with winning records, but only twice did they make the playoffs (one of those being a 12-4 season). It ultimately saw the end of the Philip Rivers era, which ended without any Super Bowl berths. Thus, despite a couple of bright years, the 2010s was ultimately most a decade of disappointment. But there still was a fair share of good players that came and went during that time.
The Los Angeles Chargers Should Start Justin Herbert Right Away
The Los Angeles Chargers have their new quarterback of the future in Justin Herbert, whom they took with the sixth overall pick. The question still remained of who would be behind center for Week 1. Head coach Anthony Lynn has indicated that Tyrod Taylor is the planned starter for Week 1, but that Herbert will have the chance to take the job. While Taylor isn’t the worst stopgap measure by any means and a very good backup to have, this still doesn’t feel like the right move for the team.
Trey Burton Released by Chicago Bears
Tight end Trey Burton has been released by the Chicago Bears after two years with the team and is now a free agent. Burton had been on a four-year deal, but his output never matched what they paid him. His 2019 season was cut short by injury. Source: The #Bears are releasing TE Trey Burton. Another accomplished veteran on the market.
Philip Rivers Signs With Indianapolis Colts
Quarterback Philip Rivers has signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. The deal keeps Rivers with the Colts through the 2020 season and is worth approximately $25 million. Rivers has been with the Los Angeles Chargers for his entire 16-year career since being drafted in 2004. The #Colts get their deal done, agreeing to terms with QB Philip Rivers, source said. He gets roughly $25M. The bolo lands in Indy, while Indy continues its restocking with big pieces on both sides of the ball.
Justin Simmons Franchise Tagged by Denver Broncos
Justin Simmons will not be hitting the open market. According to Ian Rapaport, the Denver Broncos have used the franchise tag on the safety. This will keep him with the team for at least one more year. Financial details are unknown at this time. Simmons has spent all four years of his career thus far with the Broncos. The #Broncos have also administered the franchise tag to S Justin Simmons, source said, an expected move for a big part of their defense.
Los Angeles Chargers Use Franchise Tag on Hunter Henry
Tight end Hunter Henry will not hit the open market. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Chargers used the franchise tag on the tight end. Assuming he signs, deal keeps Henry with the team through the 2020 season. Henry has spent all four seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. Sources: The #Chargers have franchise tagged TE Hunter Henry, keeping a key playmaker in the fold for another year.
XFL Power Rankings: Week 5
HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 7: Cam Phillips #14 of the Houston Roughnecks with Sam Mobley #3 during the XFL game against the Seattle Dragons at TDECU Stadium on March 7, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Starghill/XFL via Getty Images) We are now halfway through the XFL season. And even so, teams keep constantly shifting back and forth on the totem pole. The only constant has been Houston dominating. Right now we’ve got a three-way tie for first place in the East Division.
Austin Ekeler Re-Signs With Los Angeles Chargers
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers cuts back after breaking a tackle from Will Compton #51 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Running back Austin Ekeler has signed a $24.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. The deal keeps Ekeler with the team through 2023.
XFL Power Rankings: Week 4
ST. LOUIS, MO - FEBRUARY 29: Jordan Ta'Amu #10 of the St. Louis Battlehawks rushes during an XFL game against the Seattle Dragons at the Dome at America's Center on February 29, 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas /Getty Images) Week 4 of the XFL was overall one of the best ones thus far, because with the exception that shutout that ended the weekend, every game was more closely contested – within seven points or less.
XFL Power Rankings: Week 3
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: P.J. Walker #11 of the Houston Roughnecks drops back to throw a pass during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Vipers at Raymond James Stadium on February 22, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Three weeks of the XFL are now done. And if this weekend proved nothing else, it proved that anything can happen any given Sunday (or Saturday) – just like the NFL. Doesn’t matter what league it is, football remains sometimes unpredictable.
Cam Phillips Soars Again as Houston Roughnecks Defeat Tampa Bay Vipers
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 16: Cam Phillips #14 of the Houston Roughnecks scores a touchdown against the St. Louis BattleHawks at TDECU Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas Campbell/XFL via Getty Images) Week 3 of the XFL got off to a good start, with an unexpectedly entertaining battle between the highest-scoring team in the league (Houston Roughnecks) and the lowest-scoring team (Tampa Bay Vipers).
Danny Amendola Re-Signs With the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, December 15, 2019. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions. He’ll remain with the team now until 2021. Amendola, who has been in the league since 2008, spent the 2019 season with the Lions as well.
2020 Los Angeles Chargers Free Agency: Players to Let Walk
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 15: Melvin Gordon III #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers in action during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 39-10. (Photo by Rob Leiter via Getty Images) Last week, we went over who the Los Angeles Chargers need to retain going into the 2020 season among their free agents. Now it’s time to delve into the players that should be left to walk.
Possible Landing Destinations for Philip Rivers
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 22: Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during an NFL game between the Oakland Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers on December 22, 2019, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) This is looking to be a rather interesting year for quarterbacks in free agency.
Antonio Gates Announces His Retirement
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Antonio Gates #85 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during pregame warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 11, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Future Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates has announced his retirement from the NFL. This comes after spending the 2019 season unsigned, after spending 16 years with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers prior.
Let's Stop This Talk of Tom Brady to the Los Angeles Chargers
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on during the the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Earlier this season, a rumor started floating in the NFL world. A rumor that 2019 would be Tom Brady’s last season with the New England Patriots, and that he would go to the Los Angeles Chargers next.
2019 Los Angeles Chargers Season Awards
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 15: Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers carries the ball in game against the Minnesota Vikings at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Chargers don’t have a lot to celebrate about after a disappointing 5-11 season. This was especially a letdown coming off the 12-4 season in the year prior, which was the team’s best season in nearly a decade.
Future of Philip Rivers With Los Angeles Chargers Uncertain
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers walks off the field after the Oakland Raiders defeated the Chargers, 24-17, at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) The 2019 regular season is coming to its close, with only one more Sunday of games to go. For fans of the Los Angeles Chargers (5-10), this may be a mercy. Things have gone entirely the opposite of what was hoped for this year.
Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl Selections and Snubs
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the quarterback during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) The initial Pro Bowl roster for the January 2020 game has been released.
The Resurgence of Ryan Tannehill
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans looks to pass the ball in the second half against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Early in the season, probably hardly anyone expected the Tennessee Titans to be going anywhere this year, due to the mediocre play of the offense.
Austin Ekeler No Longer a "Discount James White"
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 01: Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs with the football against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) Not a lot has gone right for the Los Angeles Chargers this season. They are currently sitting at 4-8 and are basically out of the playoff picture.
Los Angeles Chargers Offense Must Improve in Red Zone
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of Los Angeles Chargers runs with the ball during the first half of a match against Kansas City Chiefs at Estadio Azteca on November 18, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images) There have been a lot of things going wrong for the Los Angeles Chargers offense (4-7) this season. There was the Melvin Gordon holdout, followed by him playing terribly for a few weeks before finally returning to form.
It's Officially Time to Worry About Philip Rivers
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers delivers a pass against the defense of the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at Estadio Azteca on November 18, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off another tough loss, this time to the Kansas City Chiefs in Mexico City, which dropped them to 4-7.
Philip Rivers Must Avoid Turnovers Against Kansas City Chiefs
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up during pregame warm ups prior to the start of his game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Chargers stand at 4-6 going into their next game against the Kansas City Chiefs – which will take place on neutral field in Mexico City.
Los Angeles Chargers Defense Dominates Against Green Bay Packers
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Melvin Ingram III #54 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates a sack during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Dignity Health Sports Park on November 03, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) In what could be considered something of a trap game, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Green Bay Packers 26-11. The Chargers were 3-5 coming into this game, while the Packers were 7-1.
2019 Los Angeles Chargers Midseason Review
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers plays during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) Half of the 2019 season has come and gone for the Los Angeles Chargers. It’s safe to say they’re not where they expected to be coming off a 12-4 record. Instead of having another fast start, they find themselves at 3-5.
The Los Angeles Chargers Should Bench Melvin Gordon
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Melvin Gordon #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a catch during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) It’s been a roller-coaster year for Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon. Coming off his best season in yards per carry (5.1 in 2018), he went into a holdout in July and demanded to be paid on the level of Todd Gurley and Ezekiel Elliott.
Los Angeles Chargers Running Backs Disappoint Again in Loss
CARSON, CA - OCTOBER 13: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes against Devin Bush #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park October 13, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Chargers are probably glad at this point that they had the Miami Dolphins on the schedule two weeks ago.
Los Angeles Chargers Defense Key Against Pittsburgh Steelers Despite Injuries
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Defensive backs Roderic Teamer #36 and Rayshawn Jenkins #23 of the Los Angeles Chargers talk during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Chargers have a Sunday Night Football matchup coming up against the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-4). They come into this game with a 2-3 record, coming off a surprising loss to the Denver Broncos.
Melvin Gordon and His Impending Return Against the Denver Broncos
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Melvin Gordon #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers takes the field prior to the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Melvin Gordon hadn’t been expected to end his holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers until closer to the halfway point of the season approximately. However, he showed up Thursday before their game against the Miami Dolphins.
Los Angeles Chargers Offense Has to Play Better After Halftime
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers yells to teammates in the game against the Houston Texans at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t exactly strangers to slow starts. They’re currently sitting at 1-2 as of this writing, which might have some fans concerned.
With Drew Brees Out, the Battle for the NFC South Opens Up
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stands on the sideline during the second half after injuring his throwing hand in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M.
Melvin Gordon Not Missed in Los Angeles Chargers Win
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs past Al-Quadin Muhammad #97 of the Indianapolis Colts during overtime of a game at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 08, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Coming into the start of the Los Angeles Chargers season, the main question was whether disgruntled running back Melvin Gordon would show up or not. And if he chose not to, how much this would affect the Chargers.
Looking at the Los Angeles Chargers Roster Cuts
CARSON, CA - AUGUST 24: Cardale Jones #7 of the Los Angeles Chargers on the sideline while playing the Seattle Seahawks during a preseason NFL football game at Dignity Health Sports Park on August 24, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) It’s less than a week away from the start of the 2019 NFL season. As a result, the time has come and gone for teams to cut down their rosters to 53. Like all teams, the Los Angeles Chargers had some tough choices to make.
Dontrelle Inman Returns to the Los Angeles Chargers
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: Dontrelle Inman #15 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Colts defeated the Titans 33-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) After being released by the New England Patriots, Dontrelle Inman has returned to the team that helped put him on the map. Inman is signing a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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