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Could Chargers reunite with Mike Williams? Why it might make sense
2 months ago

Could Chargers reunite with Mike Williams? Why it might make sense

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers are among multiple teams that have reached out to the New York Jets about trading for receiver Mike Williams, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Chargers, Steelers and Saints are among a number of teams reaching out to the Jets about WR Mike Williams, per sources. The Chargers are last in ESPN’s pass block win …

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Mike Macdonald era in Seattle gets started as Seahawks open training camp
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Mike Macdonald era in Seattle gets started as Seahawks open training camp

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Mike Macdonald started and ended his first training camp practice as a head coach with the fans. Before kicking off Seattle Seahawks training camp on Wednesday, Macdonald engaged the crowd sitting on the grass berm overlooking the team’s waterside practice fields, waving his arms to fire up the crowd. “Before practice if felt a little different coming …

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Jets wide receiver Mike Williams expects to return from his knee injury for the start of the season
6 months, 1 week ago

Jets wide receiver Mike Williams expects to return from his knee injury for the start of the season

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mike Williams has been showing up at the New York Jets’ facility and pushing through his latest round of rehabilitation with one goal in mind. “For the season, for sure,” Williams said Wednesday after the Jets’ final minicamp practice. “That’s my goal, to be able to go out there, play this season and give it my …

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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 …

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6 Wild True Crime Cases Where An Animal Got The Blame
1 year, 2 months ago

6 Wild True Crime Cases Where An Animal Got The Blame

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING This is an excerpt from our true crime newsletter, Suspicious Circumstances, which sends the biggest unsolved mysteries, white-collar scandals and captivating cases straight to your inbox every week. The next day, the Hood County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating definitively that a mountain lion had killed a man — the first-ever fatal mountain lion attack …

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NFL roundtable: Can Chargers get by minus Mike Williams? Will Rams’ line ruin season?
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL roundtable: Can Chargers get by minus Mike Williams? Will Rams’ line ruin season?

LA Times  

The Chargers finally came through with big plays in the fourth quarter to earn their first win, 28-24, over the Minnesota Vikings. Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller, and NFL columnist Sam Farmer discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: With Mike Williams out for the season, how do you think the Chargers might adjust the receiving …

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Chargers’ Mike Williams out for rest of season with torn ACL
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers’ Mike Williams out for rest of season with torn ACL

LA Times  

Wide receiver Mike Williams is helped off the field after suffering a left knee injury during the Chargers’ win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Chargers will be without wide receiver Mike Williams for the reminder of the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Now, he’s going to get a bigger opportunity.” Johnston …

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How Chargers will move forward after losing Mike Williams to ACL tear
1 year, 2 months ago

How Chargers will move forward after losing Mike Williams to ACL tear

New York Times  

It is Monday following Week 3. “We’re going to know more in the next 48 hours for his ability to practice Wednesday,” Staley said of James. GO DEEPER How the Chargers, Brandon Staley avoided rock bottom with 'wild' win over Vikings Williams’ ACL tear is the most concerning of the bunch, as he will sidelined for the rest for the …

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Why do we sing to babies?
1 year, 4 months ago

Why do we sing to babies?

ABC  

Joji Malani: I'm one of those people who who sing everything as a coping mechanism, like, oh my God, it's really hot right now. It's like a switch gets flipped the moment you're near a baby Alix Woolard: 100% You don't have to be a parent to realise that this is this is what we do. Sana Qadar: So in …

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Chargers’ Mike Williams finally addresses controversial injury that cost him playoffs
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargers’ Mike Williams finally addresses controversial injury that cost him playoffs

LA Times  

Brandon Staley spent several days late last season defending his decision to play his starters as much as he did in a regular-season finale that was statistically meaningless for the Chargers. “I mean, the coach wanted us to play, so that’s what we had to do,” Williams said, speaking publicly on the subject for the first time. Williams said he …

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Chargers minicamp: J.C. Jackson ‘on track,’ Mike Williams and Keenan Allen shine
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargers minicamp: J.C. Jackson ‘on track,’ Mike Williams and Keenan Allen shine

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Chargers opened veteran minicamp Tuesday at the team facility. “I’m expecting to come out here and practice every day,” Jackson said. I’m just taking it a day at a time.” Jackson said doctors gave him a seven- to eight-month recovery timeline when he underwent the surgery in late October. Mike Williams and fellow receiver Keenan …

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Chargers receiver Mike Williams ruled out for wild-card game against Jaguars
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers receiver Mike Williams ruled out for wild-card game against Jaguars

LA Times  

Chargers receiver Mike Williams holds his injured back during a game against the Denver Broncos on Jan. 8. The Chargers will play the franchise’s biggest game in four years without wide receiver Mike Williams. Williams remained home while the team traveled to Jacksonville, where the Chargers will play the Jaguars in an AFC wild-card matchup Saturday at 5:15 p.m. Williams …

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Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars matchups, how to watch and prediction
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars matchups, how to watch and prediction

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams will not play Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Chargers lost wide receiver Mike Williams to a back injury last weekend in Denver, costing them their only deep threat to test a Jacksonville pass defense that hasn’t been good this season. There would seem to be little chance of the Chargers winning Saturday night unless …

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Chargers’ good news on injuries: Mike Williams, Joey Bosa, Kenneth Murray Jr. seem OK
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers’ good news on injuries: Mike Williams, Joey Bosa, Kenneth Murray Jr. seem OK

LA Times  

Wide receiver Mike Williams sets for a snap and looks to the line during the Chargers’ game at Denver. After offering the update, coach Brandon Staley said “the indication” given to him was that Williams will be available Saturday night when the Chargers play at Jacksonville in the wild-card playoff round. Staley said Williams should be able to practice “at …

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Chargers takeaways: Defense kept Titans’ interceptions from being a factor
2 years ago

Chargers takeaways: Defense kept Titans’ interceptions from being a factor

LA Times  

Titans safety Kevin Byard intercepts a pass intended for the Chargers’ Mike Williams. Roger McCreary laterals this pass intended for the Chargers’ Mike Williams to Titans teammate Joshua Kalu for an interception just before the end of the first half. Defensive help on the way: The Chargers’ improved defense over the last two games has a chance to get even …

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Takeaways: Reunited, Mike Williams and Keenan Allen make Chargers feel so good vs. Miami
2 years ago

Takeaways: Reunited, Mike Williams and Keenan Allen make Chargers feel so good vs. Miami

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Mike Williams makes a catch between the Dolphins’ Xavien Howard and Jevon Holland on Sunday night. Sunday marked the first time this season that the Chargers started and ended a game with both Williams and Keenan Allen — their top two wide receivers — healthy. “I just wanted to be available the whole game for my team,” he …

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FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13
2 years ago

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

Associated Press  

Another season of fantasy football, another group of start-or-sit scenarios to answer. TEN — Josh Allen at NE — Justin Herbert at LV — Joe Burrow vs. KC — Lamar Jackson vs. DEN — Deshaun Watson at HOU — Trevor Lawrence at DET Consider if needed: — Aaron Rodgers at CHI — Dak Prescott vs. IND — Geno Smith at …

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How next three games, injury returns affect Chargers’ playoff chances
2 years, 1 month ago

How next three games, injury returns affect Chargers’ playoff chances

LA Times  

Head coach Brandon Staley and his Chargers have had to scramble through the first seven games of their season. Hit hard by injuries, the Chargers are counting on the return of several key contributors in the coming weeks, including wide receivers Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer; edge rushers Joey Bosa and Chris Rumph II; running back Joshua Kelley; …

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J.C. Jackson and Mike Williams injured as Seahawks halt Chargers’ winning streak
2 years, 2 months ago

J.C. Jackson and Mike Williams injured as Seahawks halt Chargers’ winning streak

LA Times  

He hobbled out of the locker room Sunday on an ankle that had been screaming at him since a tackle late in the fourth quarter. Along with a football game, the Chargers also lost cornerback J.C. Jackson to a knee injury that coach Brandon Staley called “significant” and wide receiver Mike Williams to an ankle injury of unknown severity pending …

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Keenan Allen’s tweet turns Chargers talk to coach Brandon Staley’s decision again
2 years, 2 months ago

Keenan Allen’s tweet turns Chargers talk to coach Brandon Staley’s decision again

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Brandon Staley was a busy coach on the sideline during their game against the Cleveland Browns. We’re going to keep it moving to Denver, try and get him well and get him out there playing for us.” Chargers Week 5 takeaways: Suddenly Chargers can run as Austin Ekeler sets career high Chargers-Browns takeaways: The Chargers’ ground game was …

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Receiver Mike Williams gives the Chargers stability, options
2 years, 2 months ago

Receiver Mike Williams gives the Chargers stability, options

LA Times  

His position coach noted his highlight-generating talent by saying he “makes these one-handed catches like he’s rebounding.” His head coach praised his ability to “box out” defensive backs and said he’s “like a power forward … a three or four in the NBA.” Mike Williams was a basketball player before he joined the Chargers, a high school standout in South …

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After a big season, Mike Williams likely will be franchise tagged by Chargers
2 years, 10 months ago

After a big season, Mike Williams likely will be franchise tagged by Chargers

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a touchdown pass in front of Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons on Jan. 2. Williams, a pending unrestricted free agent, is one of the NFL’s top candidates to be franchise tagged. Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams runs after catching a pass in overtime against the Las Vegas Raiders on Jan. 9. “Seeing Mike …

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Mike Williams intercepts Keenan Allen’s job as Chargers defender against Hail Mary pass
3 years, 11 months ago

Mike Williams intercepts Keenan Allen’s job as Chargers defender against Hail Mary pass

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams intercepts a pass by Drew Lock in the end zone to preserve a victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Chargers coach Anthony Lynn admitted Monday that, had there been the normal schedule of four exhibition games, the team’s quarterbacking situation might have been impacted. While saying Herbert “did fine,” Lynn also said the rookie …

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