San Diego Chargers

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NFL Rumors: How serious is Jared Gaither’s injury?

The San Diego Chargers picked up left tackle Jared Gaither off waivers on November 30, 2011 a day after the Kansas City Chiefs waived him. Gaither was a fifth-round pick in the 2007 NFL Supplemental Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers was sacked 28 times in 11 games prior to the [...]

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Robert Meachem signed with the San Diego Chargers to increase his chances of making an impact

By: Kenny Gardner

Robert Meachem signed a four year deal with the San Diego Chargers worth $25.9 million on March 13, 2012. Meachem spent the first four years of his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints. The 27 year old Meachem said that he left New Orleans and signed with San Diego for more chances to get [...]

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NFL Rumors: Will Melvin Ingram play defensive end for the San Diego Chargers?

By: Kenny Gardner

Melvin Ingram was the 18th pick for the San Diego Chargers in round one of the 2012 NFL Draft. Ingram played for the South Carolina Gamecocks in college and was moved from linebacker to defensive end during his collegiate career. Ingram had nine sacks in 12 games during the 2010 season while he had 10 [...]

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The window is not closing for Philip Rivers to win a Super Bowl

By: Kenny Gardner

Philip Rivers is entering his seventh season as the starting quarterback for the San Diego Chargers. Rivers is a four time Pro Bowler who led the NFL in passing yards during the 2010 season while throwing 30 touchdowns and only 13 interceptions when Vincent Jackson missed 11 games. Jackson led San Diego in receiving yards [...]

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NFL Rumors: Will the San Diego Chargers add another wide receiver?

By: Kenny Gardner

Vincent Jackson led the San Diego Chargers in receiving yards in 2008, 2009 and 2011 while he led the team in receiving yards and touchdown receptions in 2009 and 2011. Jackson signed a five year deal during the off-season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Malcom Floyd led the team in receiving yards per game in [...]

Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

Ryan Mathews’ accident could have been worse for him and the San Diego Chargers

By: Kenny Gardner

San Diego Chargers starting running back Ryan Mathews was in a minor car accident yesterday when he bumped into another vehicle while making a right turn. Mathews did not suffer any major injuries, so things could have been worse for the 2011 Pro Bowl RB. Mathews was at practice yesterday and is listed as day [...]

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A.J. Smith’s comments about the San Diego Chargers are accurate

By: Kenny Gardner

The San Diego Chargers had a 43-85 record from 1996-2003, did not have a winning season during this time frame and did not make the playoffs in any of these eight seasons. The Chargers had an 84-44 record from 2004-2011 and have not had a losing record after the 2003 season. Chargers general manager A.J. [...]

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The San Diego Chargers bring in another backup quarterback

By: Kenny Gardner

The San Diego Chargers went in search for another backup quarterback after eight year veteran Kyle Boller announced his retirement on July 28, 2012 a day after signing a one year deal. Kevin O’Connell signed a deal with the team yesterday and will fill in for injured backup Charlie Whitehurst who hurt his left knee [...]

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The San Diego Chargers sign Kyle Boller and could go after Billy Volek

By: Kenny Gardner

The San Diego Chargers signed Kyle Boller to a one year deal yesterday. The move was made because backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst injured his left knee and is expected to miss a few weeks. Boller spent most of his career with the Baltimore Ravens from 2003-2008. In his career, Boller has a 20-27 record, a [...]

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Who will the San Diego Chargers go after if Charlie Whitehurst’s injury is serious?

By: Kenny Gardner

San Diego Chargers backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst hurt his left knee during the team’s first practice. San Diego-Tribune writer Michael Gehlken reported that the team is looking for a veteran quarterback. There are quarterbacks on the market who could fill the backup role for San Diego. Former Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins QB [...]