Chargers release guard Trai Turner, saving $11.5 million on salary cap
3 years, 9 months ago

Chargers release guard Trai Turner, saving $11.5 million on salary cap

LA Times  

Chargers guard Trai Turner leads the team out the tunnel. The Chargers released starting right guard Trai Turner on Friday in a move that will save $11.5 million against the salary cap. His release leaves the Chargers with slightly more than $36 million in effective cap space, according to overthecap.com. The Chargers also cut linebacker Malik Jefferson, who had five special teams tackles in 13 games last season.

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Chargers takeaways: Defense’s turnover splurge, next men up key in win over Falcons
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Chargers takeaways: Defense’s turnover splurge, next men up key in win over Falcons

LA Times  

Chargers safety Tony Jefferson tackles Falcons receiver Drake London in the second half. The ever-changing Chargers secondary got a boost from two more sudden additions Sunday as safeties Tony Jefferson and Marcus Maye were the latest embodiment of the Chargers’ next-man-up mentality. Maye’s fourth-quarter interception in the end zone preserved the Chargers’ four-point lead after giving the Falcons great field …

Chargers OTAs, Week 2: Junior Colson update, Hayden Hurst and Asante Samuel Jr. shine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers OTAs, Week 2: Junior Colson update, Hayden Hurst and Asante Samuel Jr. shine

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off their second week of organized team activities Wednesday. Five players were not on the field for Wednesday’s practice: running back Gus Edwards, running back J.K. Dobbins, tight end Will Dissly, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood. Four players worked off to the side with trainers during practice: …

Chargers release WR Mike Williams. Khalil Mack’s contract restructured, AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

Chargers release WR Mike Williams. Khalil Mack’s contract restructured, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Chargers got under the salary cap on Wednesday by making moves with two of the highest-paid players on the team. Williams was going into the final year of a 2022 contract extension worth $60 million that included $40 million guaranteed. Williams missed four regular-season games in 2022 because of an ankle injury and then was sidelined for …

Chargers release wide receiver Mike Williams in step to become salary-cap compliant
9 months, 1 week ago

Chargers release wide receiver Mike Williams in step to become salary-cap compliant

LA Times  

Releasing wide receiver Mike Williams, whom the Chargers drafted in the first round in 2017, saves the team $20 million. Facing significant salary-cap issues, the Chargers released wide receiver Mike Williams late Wednesday morning. Willams, 29, was one of four Chargers with cap hits in excess of $32 million, leaving the team’s new leadership of general manager Joe Horitz and …

Chargers start to adjust for salary cap by releasing captain Eric Kendricks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers start to adjust for salary cap by releasing captain Eric Kendricks

LA Times  

The Chargers continued moving toward salary cap compliance Tuesday by releasing veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks. Kendricks, who turned 32 less than a week ago, was a team captain last season, during which he started 14 games and finished second among the Chargers with 117 tackles. Kendricks, a former UCLA standout who spent his first eight seasons with Minnesota, was due …

Chargers’ Corey Linsley likely retiring, Keenan Allen’s future, Justin Herbert update and more
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers’ Corey Linsley likely retiring, Keenan Allen’s future, Justin Herbert update and more

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers players cleaned out their lockers Monday morning at the team facility and departed, officially, into an offseason teeming with unknowns. “That didn’t help the cause.” Linsley said his next decision will come six months from the diagnosis. Still, he had this to say about his future with the organization: “I don’t want to …

Chargers’ bad/good news: Corey Linsley unlikely to return, but receiver help is on way
1 year ago

Chargers’ bad/good news: Corey Linsley unlikely to return, but receiver help is on way

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer injures his ankle as he is tackled by Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 29. He played every snap of the Chargers’ first three games before going out, the team struggling to run the ball and with overall offensive consistency throughout the season. “Any time you have a star player — …

Chargers trade deadline: Seven players to target, with blocking tight end a major need
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers trade deadline: Seven players to target, with blocking tight end a major need

New York Times  

The NFL trade deadline is less than a week away. GO DEEPER Chargers offense stumbling amid injuries to Justin Herbert, Corey Linsley and more Here are seven players the Chargers could trade for ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. The Chargers — who have $9.18 million in 2023 cap space after trading away cornerback J.C. Jackson earlier this month, according to …

Chargers put Corey Linsley on injured list for ‘non-emergent heart-related issue’
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers put Corey Linsley on injured list for ‘non-emergent heart-related issue’

LA Times  

Chargers center Corey Linsley will not be protecting quarterback Justin Herbert for at least four weeks. The Chargers placed Corey Linsley on the injured reserve/non-football illness list Saturday as the center deals with what the team termed “a non-emergent heart-related issue.” Linsley is in good spirits and will continue to undergo tests, the Chargers said Friday, stressing that the situation …

J.C. Jackson says he expects to face Raiders, but what are Chargers’ expectations?
1 year, 2 months ago

J.C. Jackson says he expects to face Raiders, but what are Chargers’ expectations?

LA Times  

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson celebrates his interception against Miami in the season opener. “I expect to play.” Asked if he had been told anything specifically by Staley or a member of the staff, Jackson said, “The coach asked me how do I feel about playing this week and I told him, ‘I’ll be ready. I’ll be ready to go.’ ” …

Chargers-Vikings takeaways: J.C. Jackson benched before warrant issued for his arrest
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers-Vikings takeaways: J.C. Jackson benched before warrant issued for his arrest

LA Times  

Brandon Staley’s major decisions Sunday didn’t begin with the fourth-down call in the game’s final two minutes. “We felt like this was the right group for this game.” In advance of Sunday, Staley suggested Jackson, Michael Davis and Asante Samuel Jr. would be used in a rotation until the Chargers could determine their best pairing at outside corner. Asked specifically …

With season on the line, Chargers have no choice but to slow down Justin Jefferson
1 year, 3 months ago

With season on the line, Chargers have no choice but to slow down Justin Jefferson

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Chargers vs Cowboys on Monday Night Football. GO DEEPER Justin Jefferson eclipses 5,000 career receiving yards Through two weeks, the Chargers are giving up explosive passes on 24.6 percent of the pass attempts they face, the highest rate in the league, according to TruMedia. Through two weeks, Chargers defenders have been misplaying leverages and …

Chargers, Justin Herbert agree to 5-year, $262.5 million contract extension: Source
1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers, Justin Herbert agree to 5-year, $262.5 million contract extension: Source

New York Times  

The Chargers and quarterback Justin Herbert have agreed to a five-year, $262.5 million contract extension, a league source told The Athletic on Tuesday, the team announced Tuesday. Herbert, 25, joins the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts as the second starting quarterback from the 2020 NFL Draft class to pick up a contract extension this offseason. — Popper GO DEEPER Justin Herbert's contract …

Chargers roster checkup: Which positions need a free-agency revitalization?
1 year, 9 months ago

Chargers roster checkup: Which positions need a free-agency revitalization?

LA Times  

They added everything from a Pro Bowl edge rusher to a punter, signed everything from six defensive starters to a long snapper. The 2022 offseason was an active and pricey one for the Chargers, the team committing $78.172 million in fully guaranteed money to 11 free agents who became significant contributors. The Chargers rebuilt their defense and special teams and …

Despite cap issues, Chargers GM Tom Telesco says Keenan Allen ‘isn’t going anywhere’
1 year, 9 months ago

Despite cap issues, Chargers GM Tom Telesco says Keenan Allen ‘isn’t going anywhere’

LA Times  

Keenan Allen carries a big salary but Chargers general manager Tom Telesco says there are no thoughts of releasing the star receiver despite salary-cap issues. In January, Tom Telesco said he had no interest in parting ways with wide receiver Keenan Allen as the Chargers work to become salary cap compliant. “Keenan Allen isn’t going anywhere,” Telesco said, squelching speculation …

Road to recovery for Chargers’ J.C. Jackson could be a long and difficult one
2 years, 2 months ago

Road to recovery for Chargers’ J.C. Jackson could be a long and difficult one

LA Times  

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson reacts to an injury during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson has faced difficult situations before, including criminal charges that cost him a scholarship at Florida and going undrafted out of Maryland in 2018. “On the spectrum of these kinds of injuries, it’s on the not-so-good …

Chargers bolster defense with top free agent corner J.C. Jackson, two linemen
2 years, 9 months ago

Chargers bolster defense with top free agent corner J.C. Jackson, two linemen

LA Times  

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson scores on an interception return against the Carolina Panthers in November. They agreed to terms with cornerback J.C. Jackson and interior linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson, bolstering a defense that sagged at times in 2021. Chargers NFL free agency: Chargers need to put money where their defense is With free agency looming, Chargers …

Chargers sign Mike Williams to three-year contract with $40 million guaranteed
2 years, 9 months ago

Chargers sign Mike Williams to three-year contract with $40 million guaranteed

LA Times  

General manager Tom Telesco said last week that his preference was to sign Mike Williams to a contract extension. Chargers NFL combine: Chargers coach Brandon Staley has deep thoughts on roster, defense Chargers coach Brandon Staley wants his team to be deeper on both sides of the ball so injuries don’t hold them back as they did last season, but …

Joey Bosa agrees to five-year, $135-million contract extension with Chargers
4 years, 4 months ago

Joey Bosa agrees to five-year, $135-million contract extension with Chargers

LA Times  

Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Chargers The Chargers’ 2019 season was impacted by a high-profile training-camp holdout that dragged into late September. Barely 24 hours earlier, on a conference call with reporters, general manager Tom Telesco had refused to address Bosa’s contract specifically, saying only that he hoped the defensive end would …

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