San Diego Chargers Archive
Chargers’ LB Merriman Returns to Practice
San Diego Chargers’ linebacker and former Pro Bowler Shawne Merriman returned to the practice field today for the first time since sustaining an injury to his Achilles tendon, according to Chris Jenkins of the San Diego Union-Tribue. Merriman hasn’t practiced since August 17, just his third practice after returning from a holdout in which he demanded [...]
Chargers Add QB O’Sullivan
When the San Diego Chargers placed quarterback Jonathan Crompton on the practice squad, it appeared that the Chargers were content to enter the regular season with just two signal callers on the active roster. If starting quarterback Phillip Rivers were ever injured, the Bolts would just have to shop for a veteran via the free agent market. According to [...]
WR Jackson’s Agents Say Chargers Killed Trade
Sunday, Vincent Jackson’s agents said that they had a deal worked out with another NFL team who they declined to identify. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Jackson’s agents claim that the Chargers derailed the trade talks because their asking price for the Pro Bowl wideout was too steep. “The reason the deal didn’t happen was because the [...]
Chargers Make Final Cuts
As the deadline approaches for NFL teams to have their roster’s cut to 53, the San Diego Chargers released among others, defensive back Nathan Vasher, quarterback Jonathan Crompton, and wideout Josh Reed, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Crompton’s release has the Chargers entering the regular season with just two quarterbacks, trading for another if Philip Rivers is [...]
Cowboys Trade Crayton to Chargers for Seventh-Round Pick
The Dallas Cowboys traded wide receiver Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers for a seventh-round draft pick Friday afternoon. Crayton’s agent was going to ask that his client be released from his contract prior to the inevitable roster cut Saturday afternoon, but the trade negates that idea. Crayton will add depth to the Chargers [...]Chargers Still Looking to Trade WR Jackson
Apparently realizing that he wasn’t going to receive the five-year, fifty million dollar contract that he was seeking, Vincent Jackson’s camp has let it be known that the wideout’s asking price has come down considerably. The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee reports that the one-year deal for $7 million that sources close to Jackson said that he [...]
Chargers Add DB Bennett, Cut DL Bingham
The San Diego Chargers claimed cornerback Fred Bennett off waivers from the Houston Texans, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. To make room on the roster, the Chargers cut defensive lineman Ryon Bingham. Bingham had missed over a week with a back injury, and even before getting hurt, was considered a longshot to win a spot on the roster. Bennett [...]
Chargers Cut Roster to 75
The San Diego Chargers trimmed their roster to 75 by releasing four players and placing linebacker Donald Butler on injured-reserve, according to Chris Jenkins of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Butler, the Chargers’ third-round draft choice, had been out with an Achilles injury. Wide receiver Gary Banks, running back Marcus mason, linebacker Darry Beckwith and offensive lineman Lee Grimes were released [...]
Chargers Give Opinion On Umpire Controversy
Peyton Manning expressed his anger over two penalties that the Indianapolis Colts incurred when they snapped the ball before the Umpire was set during their preseason game vs. the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.San Diego Chargers’ quarterback Phillip Rivers and head coach Norv Turner understand his displeasure. “It’s a problem,” Rivers said. “We’re down 11 with five [...]
Chargers Look to Cleveland, Notre Dame Game Film to Prepare for Week One
The San Diego Chargers begin the regular season in Kansas City vs. a Chiefs team that brought in new offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason. Kansas City hired former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis to run their offense, and former Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel to run the defense. Weis and Crennel were both coordinators together for three of the New England Patriots’ [...]