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Chargers trade deadline: Seven players to target, with blocking tight end a major need
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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How Chargers’ Asante Samuel Jr. carved out his Star role in Brandon Staley’s defense
1 year, 4 months ago

How Chargers’ Asante Samuel Jr. carved out his Star role in Brandon Staley’s defense

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley had a puzzle to solve in his secondary when the team opened training camp in July. And one key piece without a defined landing spot was Asante Samuel Jr. “There’s so much to figure out on defense about what our best combinations are,” Staley said of his secondary on July …

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Nothing has changed for Justin Herbert except for bank account and expectations
1 year, 4 months ago

Nothing has changed for Justin Herbert except for bank account and expectations

LA Times  

The contract extension — and all its zeroes, history and possibilities — never came up. “The whole thing has kind of been, ‘Has this really happened to Justin Herbert?’ ” said Lane Johnson, who coached Herbert at Sheldon High. Even as he performed so well that Taylor never started another game for the Chargers — hell, poor Tyrod played only …

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Can Brandon Staley provide 'compass' for Chargers title run?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Brandon Staley provide 'compass' for Chargers title run?

LA Times  

Brandon Staley was talking about the Super Bowl the other day, and why not? Chargers head Brandon Staley shakes hands with receiver Keenan Allen after losing to the Jaguars in an AFC playoff game. You need it to launch you forward.” — Chargers coach Brandon Staley, on blowing 27-point lead to the Jaguars in playoff loss last season Another factor …

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Chargers 53-man roster: Final projection as preseason concludes with win over 49ers
1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers 53-man roster: Final projection as preseason concludes with win over 49ers

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers beat the San Francisco 49ers, 23-12, on Friday night at Levi’s Stadium to close out the preseason. Using everything I have seen and heard during training camp and the preseason, this is my best and final attempt at predicting the Chargers’ initial 53-man roster. Running backs Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller …

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Chargers training camp: Defense gains the edge in intrasquad scrimmage
1 year, 5 months ago

Chargers training camp: Defense gains the edge in intrasquad scrimmage

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers held their ninth practice of training camp Sunday evening at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. Austen Pleasants, who joined the Chargers’ practice squad last November, got the bulk of the work at right tackle with the starting offense. still fast af boi pic.twitter.com/ZJilJPgYNm — Los Angeles Chargers August 7, 2023 Back-to-back penalties …

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Chargers training camp: 3-play sequence shows JT Woods’ development in real time
1 year, 5 months ago

Chargers training camp: 3-play sequence shows JT Woods’ development in real time

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers conducted their eighth practice of training camp Saturday at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. GO DEEPER Chargers training camp: Situational emphasis, J.C. Jackson update, Kenneth Murray splash play Woods was back in at safety for 11-on-11 drills, facing Justin Herbert and the first-team offense. On the final play of Herbert’s series, Woods …

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Chargers training camp: Asante Samuel Jr., defense dominates on Day 6
1 year, 5 months ago

Chargers training camp: Asante Samuel Jr., defense dominates on Day 6

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers held their sixth practice of training camp Wednesday at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. The defense had its best practice of camp so far and won all three of the live 11-on-11 periods: a move-the-ball period, a red zone period and a two-minute drill. mike dub + herbo are locked in pic.twitter.com/cquq0o88LF …

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Chargers training camp: Justin Herbert signs extension, then lets it rip on Day 1
1 year, 5 months ago

Chargers training camp: Justin Herbert signs extension, then lets it rip on Day 1

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Chargers opened training camp Wednesday morning at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. Herbert lets it rip Justin Herbert signed his record-breaking contract early Wednesday morning at the Chargers facility down the road from the training camp fields. As Moore told me in June: “We got to be willing to be aggressive when we need to, …

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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 rookie minicamp takeaways: Quentin Johnston’s size, athleticism stand out
1 year, 7 months ago

Chargers rookie minicamp takeaways: Quentin Johnston’s size, athleticism stand out

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Chargers opened rookie minicamp Friday morning at the team facility. The offensive drills featured all three of the Chargers’ TCU draft picks, with Duggan throwing to his college teammates Johnston and Davis. Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco praised Johnston’s size and athleticism after they drafted him in the first round last month, …

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Chargers training camp: Run defense stands out against Cowboys’ potent attack
2 years, 4 months ago

Chargers training camp: Run defense stands out against Cowboys’ potent attack

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Chargers held their 16th practice of training camp Thursday at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. It was also the Chargers’ final practice at the training camp fields, as the final three practices of camp next week will happen at the team facility down the road. Run defense stands out in 11-on-11 The first-team Chargers defense …

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Star safety Derwin James Jr. agrees to four-year contract extension with Chargers
2 years, 4 months ago

Star safety Derwin James Jr. agrees to four-year contract extension with Chargers

LA Times  

Safety Derwin James Jr. agreed to terms on a contract extension with the Chargers. “Derwin,” he said, “get off the field.” Derwin James Jr., his helmet in his hands, jogged to the sideline, took a knee and returned to being just an observer. I can’t imagine it ever going any better with a player.” Staley has repeatedly called James the …

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With safety Derwin James on sideline, Nasir Adderley showing he’s a take Chargers guy
2 years, 5 months ago

With safety Derwin James on sideline, Nasir Adderley showing he’s a take Chargers guy

LA Times  

Nasir Adderley has had to work without fellow Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. on the practice field during training camp. “You ask for that, and I feel like he definitely earned that mantle, and he’s earning it in camp here.” Defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill praised Adderley for his development, saying the safety has played with more composure during training camp …

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Why Brandon Staley sees ‘a good football’ team in Chargers’ first practice in pads
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Brandon Staley sees ‘a good football’ team in Chargers’ first practice in pads

LA Times  

Coach Brandon Staley greets tight end Gerald Everett on the first day in pads for the Chargers at training camp. “I do think it’s a positive thing for our team because we want to be aggressive,” Staley said. “You can just see it in his eyes where you’re like, ‘This guy’s in the zone.’ ” Zion Johnson impresses Rookie Zion …

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Chargers on shaky ground with only Austin Ekeler to count on
2 years, 5 months ago

Chargers on shaky ground with only Austin Ekeler to count on

LA Times  

The Chargers’ first two attempts at drafting a running back to take some of the load off Austin Ekeler’s shoulders haven’t gone so well. A third whiff at drafting a running back to complement the 5-foot-10, 200-pound Ekeler this season logically would force the Chargers to make a trade — as the Rams did last August in acquiring Sony Michel, …

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Joey Bosa explains why Derwin James shouldn’t be on field and why Chargers need him on it
2 years, 5 months ago

Joey Bosa explains why Derwin James shouldn’t be on field and why Chargers need him on it

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa is flanked by Jamal Davis II and Carlo Kemp during practice at the Chargers’ training facility in Costa Mesa on Thursday. “I’m pretty sure they’ll get that handled,” Allen said of negotiations between the Chargers and James’ representatives. He’s the heart of the defense, heart of the team pretty much.” Mack trucking Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack …

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What we learned from Chargers’ 20-16 victory at Washington: Mike Williams a catch
3 years, 3 months ago

What we learned from Chargers’ 20-16 victory at Washington: Mike Williams a catch

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates after making one of his eight catches against Washington. Quarterback Justin Herbert, in particular, praised Williams, saying, “We need to get him the ball more.” “This guy’s going to be a weapon,” coach Brandon Staley said. … He kept going back to Mike, and Mike ended up making a bunch of big plays.” Williams …

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Chargers’ Slater, Washington’s Young get rematch in Week 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Chargers’ Slater, Washington’s Young get rematch in Week 1

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Chargers by 1, according to FanDuel SportsBook SERIES RECORD: Washington leads 7-4 LAST MEETING: Chargers beat Washington 30-13 on Dec. 10, 2017 at Los Angeles CHARGERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING CHARGERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING WASHINGTON OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING WASHINGTON DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, …

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Sean McVay, Brandon Staley and their clashing football evolutions that could shape the direction of the NFL
3 years, 4 months ago

Sean McVay, Brandon Staley and their clashing football evolutions that could shape the direction of the NFL

New York Times  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A hawk could be spotted around the Rams’ training facility through the summer of 2020, and was even around as the team opened camp and practiced in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed the building in the spring of that year. “My initial reaction to it was ‘This is good shit’, to …

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These Chargers better be super if they hope to achieve 2021 goals
3 years, 4 months ago

These Chargers better be super if they hope to achieve 2021 goals

LA Times  

Coach Brandon Staley, right, needs more than the golden arm of Justin Herbert in order for the Chargers to achieve their season goals. “If that’s not our goal, then I don’t know what is.” Chargers free safety Derwin James is back from injury and set on leading a dominant defense under new coach Brandon Staley. “They haven’t seen anything like …

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Justin Herbert went from ‘Justin Who?’ at Oregon to a Chargers standout in five years
3 years, 5 months ago

Justin Herbert went from ‘Justin Who?’ at Oregon to a Chargers standout in five years

LA Times  

He went from No. — even one of his teammates didn’t know it was Justin “Herbert.” This week — as the Chargers gather in Costa Mesa for the opening of training camp — all of football knows him. “There are no guarantees in this league,” said John Beck, Herbert’s personal coach. That admission generated outside doubt, former linebacker and current …

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Herbert, new coaching staff lead Chargers into camp
3 years, 5 months ago

Herbert, new coaching staff lead Chargers into camp

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS CAMP SITE: Costa Mesa, California LAST YEAR: The Chargers found their franchise quarterback with Justin Herbert, who was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after setting rookie records for touchdowns and 300-yard games. CAMP NEEDS: Staley and his coaching staff accomplished a lot of the early installation of the new offense and defense during offseason workouts, …

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Chargers welcome free safety Derwin James’ return on first day of minicamp
3 years, 7 months ago

Chargers welcome free safety Derwin James’ return on first day of minicamp

LA Times  

Dressed in shorts and without a helmet, Derwin James still experienced one of his most significant practices as a professional football player Monday. It felt amazing today.” After a standout rookie year, James appeared in only five of the Chargers’ last 32 games because of major injuries sustained in each of the past two training camps. The Chargers’ medical staff …

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