Move to L.A. has 57-year-old Chargers franchise feeling like 'startup'
During what is usually a down time for NFL teams, the Los Angeles Chargers must have their new headquarters ready for an August move-in date.
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2017 Schedule
5-11, 4th in AFC West
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AFC West Q&A: Will move to L.A. negatively impact the Chargers on the field?
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AFC West Q&A: Can Marshawn Lynch tilt the balance of power to the Raiders?
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Roster rankings: Chargers in the top 10
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Anthony Lynn's training camp wish: A healthy Jason Verrett
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Nick Hardwick's advice to Chargers rookies: Take professional approach
Chargers first-year players received plenty of off-field advice this week from former Chargers center Nick Hardwick and others.
Top of the QB market: Philip Rivers
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Best individual NFL seasons of past 30 years: Where Antonio Gates ranks
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Chargers training camp includes joint practices with Saints, Rams
The Chargers announced their schedule for training camp, and all 12 practices at Jack Hammett Sports Complex will be free and open to the public.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Rams have announced their training camp schedule. 15 practices are open to the public, and they'll host the Chargers at UC Irvine on Aug. 9 at 4:30 pm PT.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The Rams and Chargers will host joint practices at some point during training camp. Dates TBD. Chargers (in Costa Mesa) and Rams (Irvine) will be practicing roughly eight miles apart.
Best NFL teams of past 30 years: 2006 Chargers
Marty Schottenheimer's greatest team combined the No. 2 offense with the No. 3 special teams corps, but an average defense holds back the group.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Former Chargers center Nick Hardwick spoke with first-year players at the team's rookie transition program this week. Hardwick said his main message to the nearly two dozen rookies in attendance was to treat football as a profession. "You can get after it and you can compete, but if you're not a professional you're flailing," Hardwick said.
Pro Football Focus projects Chargers to finish 10-6 in 2017
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Los Angeles Chargers forging new identity under Anthony Lynn
Anthony Lynn's no-nonsense approach is winning over players, but a young, revamped offensive line must protect Philip Rivers better.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Quarterback Philip Rivers on the Chargers' final week at Chargers Park and moving to Costa Mesa in six weeks: "I think we all have moved on in the sense that we're full steam ahead, but there's no denying the fact that when you're at the last week somewhere that's been special to you that it is meaningful."
Playing at StubHub Center a blessing or a curse for Chargers?
There is excitement among the Chargers organization to see what the result will look like on game days at the StubHub Center.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
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Chargers focused on keeping injured WR Mike Williams engaged
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Chargers, Rivers bid final farewell to San Diego
The Chargers held their final practice in San Diego,officially signaling the team's transition to a new facility two hours north. "It's been special, but all things come to an end," Philip Rivers said.
Under-the-radar names to know from OTAs: Trevor Williams
With Chargers starting corners Jason Verrett and Casey Hayward nursing injuries this offseason, Williams continued to work with the first group on defense and also as a slot defender in passing situations.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Practice ends and the packing begins for the Chargers.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Safeties Tre Boston and Dexter McCoil work through back pedal drills.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Melvin Gordon rocking the gold tights today. "It's the last one," he said.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(7) | Mike Williams | WR | Clemson |
| 2(6) | Forrest Lamp | OG | Western Kentucky |
| 3(7) | Dan Feeney | OG | Indiana |
| 4(6) | Rayshawn Jenkins | S | Miami (FL) |
| 5(7) | Desmond King | CB | Iowa |
| 6(6) | Sam Tevi | OT | Utah |
| 7(7) | Isaac Rochell | DE | Notre Dame |
2016 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 389 | 311 |
| Oakland | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 416 | 385 |
| Denver | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 333 | 297 |
| San Diego | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 410 | 423 |
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards262.48th
Rushing Yards94.426th
Points For25.59th
Points Against26.429th
Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
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