Chargers: We're 'the team to beat in the NFL.' Can they prove it?
The Chargers didn't make many headlines this offseason, but Los Angeles defensive end Melvin Ingram believes they are "the team to beat in the NFL."
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
12-4, 1st in AFC West
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Social media detox: Chargers' Isaac Rochell implores us to take notice
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Chargers' Rochell promoting healthy social media use (1:49)
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Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Isaac Rochell discusses his new movement called #See You on Sunday in this video. The purpose is for Rochell to help others ween their use of social media to more healthy levels by taking Saturday's offline to pursue other passions and hobbies.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers HC Anthony Lynn said he'll fly to Tanzania for eight days on June 29 to help open up a school in Africa. Lynn is raising funds to help pay for the finished school by hosting a golf tournament in Texas next week through his recently established Lynn Family Foundation.
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Hunter Henry was impressive today, making a handful of catches during team drills. "Hunter is just doing what Hunter Henry does," Anthony Lynn said. "He makes plays. He had a good day today"
NFL divisional bets I like right now
The NFL offseason is here, but there is plenty of betting value to be had. Mike Clay gives five divisional bets he likes, including the Los Angeles Chargers to win the AFC West.
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Philip Rivers looking spry going through footwork drills in minicamp practice on Tuesday.
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Melvin Gordon on the possibility of a new deal: "I'd be lying if I said I didn't want a deal done, but that's not going to stop me from coming out here and doing what I need to do."
RB Gordon wants deal: If it happens, it happens
Chargers RB Melvin Gordon, who is scheduled to make $5.6 million in 2019, wants a new deal, but he said "if it's going to happen, it'll happen."
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Melvin Gordon is back, reporting to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Gordon looks healthy and is moving well.
Mandatory NFL minicamps preview: 23 more things to watch this week
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman -- aka 'Baby thump' -- sheds weight in return
The Chargers are dramatically better at stopping the run with Perryman on the field, and he has lost 20 pounds with the hope of staying healthy.
Progress reports for all 32 NFL first-round picks
How are the rookies drafted on Day 1 adapting to the pro game? NFL Nation reporters offer first impressions of all 32 first-round picks.
Re-birth of Slash: NFL teams looking for the next Taysom Hill
The Chargers, Bucs, Ravens and Giants made moves this offseason to try to replicate the versatile Taysom Hill of the Saints.
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(28) | Jerry Tillery | DT | Notre Dame |
| 2(28) | Nasir Adderley | S | Delaware |
| 3(27) | Trey Pipkins | OT | Sioux Falls |
| 4(28) | Drue Tranquill | ILB | Notre Dame |
| 5(28) | Easton Stick | QB | North Dakota State |
| 6(27) | Emeke Egbule | OLB | Houston |
| 7(28) | Cortez Broughton | DT | Cincinnati |
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2018 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 565 | 421 |
| Los Angeles | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 428 | 329 |
| Denver | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 329 | 349 |
| Oakland | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 290 | 467 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards255.610th
Rushing Yards117.115th
Points For26.8Tied-6th
Points Against20.68th
