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NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Bosa, *Joey

DE Joey Bosa had a sack on Sunday to finish with 5 1/2 in seven games.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Brown, Jatavis

LB Jatavis Brown will miss the postseason after injuring his ankle late in the first quarter Sunday against the Broncos.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Gordon, Melvin

RB Melvin Gordon carried 10 times for 42 yards before leaving Sunday's game with an ankle injury.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Williams, *Mike

WR Mike Williams had five catches for 65 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win against the Broncos.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Ekeler, Austin

RB Austin Ekeler carried eight times for 58 yards (7.3-yard average) against the Broncos.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Rivers, Philip

QB Philip Rivers was 14 of 24 for 176 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Broncos on Sunday.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Hayward, Casey

CB Casey Hayward Jr. intercepted a conversion attempt by the Broncos and returned 101 yards down the right sideline for two points.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Holmes, Tyrone

LB Tyrone Holmes was signed by the Chargers to the practice squad Wednesday (Dec. 26). He had been signed by the Chargers to the practice Monday, but the contract was disapproved Tuesday by the NFL because he was under contract to the AAF. The AAF released him ...

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Chargers</h2>PLAYER NOTES --WR Keenan Allen (hip) was a full participant in practice Wednesday. --RB Austin Ekeler (neck) went through a full practice Wednesday. --TE Sean Culkin (back) was limited in practice Wednesday. ...

NOTES, QUOTES

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Chargers</h2>--Denver's pass rush will feature Von Miller and Bradley Chubb as the two have combined for 26.5 sacks. "This division has always had great edge rushers," quarterback Philip Rivers said. "It's been a tough group ...

INSIDE SLANT

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Chargers</h2>Second-best record in AFC might not help Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers are headed to the playoffs soon after they face the Denver Broncos to put a bow on the regular season. But Los Angeles still isn't ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Gordon, Melvin

RB Melvin Gordon had 41 rushing yards on 12 carries and a touchdown after missing the last three games. His third-quarter touchdown was the 28th of his career, tying Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott for the second-most in the NFL since the start of 2016.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Jackson, Justin

RB Justin Jackson produced career highs in receptions (7) and receiving yards (47).

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Rivers, Philip

QB Philip Rivers was 23-of-37 for 181 yards and two interceptions Saturday. He did not throw a touchdown, ending a 26-game streak with at least a one scoring pass. He did hit the 4,000-yard passing mark for the 10th time in his career, third most in NFL history.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Holmes, Tyrone

LB Tyrone Holmes was signed by the Chargers to their practice squad Monday (Dec. 24). He had been waived by the Chiefs Sept. 1.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Ekeler, Austin

RB Austin Ekeler of the San Diego Chargers was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Baltimore Ravens because of a concussion and a neck injury. Initially on Friday, the Chargers listed Ekeler as doubtful, but later in the day he was downgraded to out as he ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Lanier, Anthony

DE Anthony Lanier was signed by the Chargers from their practice squad Thursday (Dec. 20).

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Chargers</h2>PLAYER NOTES --RB Melvin Gordon (knee) practiced and all signs are he will start on Saturday. --WR Keenan Allen (hip) was limited after not practicing the day before. --RB Austin Ekeler (neck) didn't practice ...

NOTES, QUOTES

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Chargers</h2>--The Chargers had an NFL-high seven players land on the AFC Pro Bowl team. Those being honored were quarterback Philip Rivers, running back Melvin Gordon, wide receiver Keenan Allen, center Mike Pouncey, rookie ...

INSIDE SLANT

<h2><title>NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Chargers</h2>RB Gordon expected back against Ravens The Los Angeles Chargers continue to put up impressive numbers and they'll look to stay on their roll when meeting the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night. Los Angeles ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Williams, *Mike

WR Mike Williams was honored by the NFL following his career-best performance. Williams was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after reeling in seven passes for 76 yards and three touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing) in Los Angeles' 29-28 win over the ...

Ravens in playoff mode entering matchup at Chargers

The Baltimore Ravens are treating Saturday night's matchup at the Los Angeles Chargers like a playoff game. Given their margin of error with two games remaining, they have little choice. Baltimore (8-6) owns the AFC's No. 6 and final playoff seed, holding tiebreakers ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Springs, Arrion

CB Arrion Springs was signed by the Chargers to the practice squad Tuesday (Dec. 18). He had been released by the Raiders from the practice squad Nov. 26.

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Henry, *Hunter

TE Hunter Henry was returned to practice by the Chargers Tuesday (Dec. 18) and remains on reserve/physically unable to perform. He is eligible to practice for 21 days at which point the Chargers can activate him, release him or keep him on reserve/PUP for the rest ...

NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Henry, *Hunter

TE Hunter Henry may be able to play in this season for the Los Angeles Chargers after all. Henry participated in practice on Monday for the first time since sustaining a torn ACL in his right knee on May 22. The 24-year-old's appearance opens a three-week window ...

Chargers interview Rams DC Raheem Morris for coaching job

3-3 minutes 1/21/2024The Chargers announced Saturday they completed head coaching interviews with Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.That would leave the Chargers with 15 ...

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractures finger in loss to Broncos

INGLEWOOD — Just when it seemed it couldn’t get any worse for the Chargers, it did Sunday.Quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fractured right index finger in the second quarter of the Chargers’ 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium, an injury that forced ...

Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent is confident executing the game plan in his 2nd start: ‘I don’t want to put any limits’

The nerves are still there for Tyson Bagent this week.But that’s a normal part of the process for the Chicago Bears undrafted rookie, not an exception as he prepares to make his second NFL start Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.Bagent always ...

Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffers fractured left middle finger

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the middle finger on his left, non-throwing hand during the third quarter of the team’s victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, the team announced. He is expected to play when the Chargers return to action Oct. ...

Vikings' Ivan Pace Jr. leads NFL's undrafted rookies in playing time

No undrafted NFL defender has played more for his team this season than Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr.His 25 tackles, including five in Sunday's win against the Panthers, are tied for second among all rookies, whether drafted in the first round or signed after ...

Chargers' offense with new coordinator Kellen Moore is the bomb

6-8 minutes 9/5/2023His answers typically are straightforward — lacking gloss and glitz — a football coach sounding like a football coach. Mostly Xs with very few Oohs.The Chargers didn’t hire Kellen Moore to bring electricity to their news conferences, only their ...

Top 10 storylines for 2023 NFL season

READY FOR TAKEOFF? It isn’t often that a team with the longest active playoff drought in the sport becomes the most fascinating one in the league in the span of one short offseason, but that’s what has happened to the Jets with the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers. ...

Falcons release official depth chart for Panthers game

By D. Orlando LedbetterFLOWERY BRANCH — As projected last week after the cutdown to the 53-man roster, the Falcons listed Bijan Robinson at RB1 for season opener on the first official depth chart of the season Tuesday.Running back Tyler Allgeier, who rushed for ...

Chargers’ Joey Bosa says he wants to win more than ever

COSTA MESA — Joey Bosa delivered a straightforward message Thursday afternoon. He stood behind a silver podium outside the Chargers’ locker room, dwarfing it, in fact. His muscular arms were all the more impressive as he gripped it tightly. His hair was trimmed ...

‘Oh yeah, he’s back’ — Burrow impresses teammates in first practice since injuring calf

Updated 19 hours agoCINCINNATI — If not for the horde of reporters documenting Joe Burrow’s every move in his return to practice Wednesday, it might have seemed just like any other day for the team’s fourth-year quarterback.Burrow has been out since suffering a ...

Kurtenbach: The 49ers-Nick Bosa contract stalemate is an embarrassment

The 49ers have previously shown no reluctance in signing top players to record-setting contracts.Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle, Fred Warner, and Trent Williams all set the market at their positions when they signed new deals with San Francisco. All but one — I’ll ...

Dallas Cowboys continue roster shuffle: re-sign two players, announce practice squad

The Dallas Cowboys continued the process of lining up their personnel for 2023 with adjustments to the active roster and signings to the practice squad.Cornerback Nahshon Wright (ankle) and tackle Matt Waletzo (shoulder) were moved to injured reserve as expected, ...

First Call: How Steelers rookies influenced roster cuts; former rival offers advice; predictions for Calvin Austin, Joey Porter Jr.

8/30/2023Tuesday’s “First Call” has some advice for young Pittsburgh Steelers from a former rival of the club. A number of ex-Steelers and Pitt Panthers didn’t survive NFL cutdown day. And we look at how the success of the Steelers draft class ended up influencing ...

Did the Patriots pick a winner in Mac Jones? Now, we’ll finally find out.

The most difficult game to play in the NFL isn’t a road game, a Thursday night game on a short week, or even a Super Bowl. It’s the quarterback game. The most influential position in North American professional team sports is also the most enigmatic one to forecast ...

Is Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder ready for the regular season?

1. The no-spin zone: Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder played only 17 snaps during the exhibition games.Is he ready to elevate the NFL’s 31st-ranked passing attack into at least the top half of the league?“I’m good,” Ridder said. “I’m great. I’m excited. Ready ...

Steelers cut TE Zach Gentry, keep 2 punters while setting 53-man roster

5-6 minutes 8/29/2023By cutting their longest tenured tight end, trading a former starting center and keeping two punters, the Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their initial 53-man roster Tuesday.The Steelers cut 16 players, including fifth-year tight end Zach Gentry, ...

Bailey Zappe being released makes it clear: The Patriots are now Mac Jones’s team, and they don’t want any controversy

Bill Belichick never answered with much substance this summer when asked several times if the Patriots were holding a competition at quarterback.Tuesday came the definitive answer: No.The Patriots have cemented their quarterback hierarchy, and they are letting ...

Chargers’ 53-player roster has familiar look after they make their cuts

COSTA MESA — Surprises? You wanted surprise cuts from Chargers general manager Tom Telesco?Didn’t happen.Since the Chargers decided to run it back with a roster that finished with a 10-7 regular-season record last season and advanced to the playoffs for only the ...

Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster includes Damar Hamlin and former undrafted free agents

Rochester Democrat and ChronicleThe Buffalo Bills’ initial 53-man roster has been released, but by no means is that the final iteration.But after Tuesday's cuts, a few notable players remained on the roster including Damar Hamlin, continuing his comeback after ...

2024 NFL mock draft: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye among four QBs in top 10

Last week, The Athletic draft guru Dane Brugler teed up his preseason 2024 NFL Draft rankings. This week, Austin Mock released his projected win totals for every NFL team.The natural next step? Our first mock draft of the season.And, no surprise here, the quarterback ...

Commanders get down to 53, but their roster remains ‘very fluid’

The Washington Commanders released 20 players and placed four others on injured reserve Tuesday to get to the NFL’s 53-man limit, but Coach Ron Rivera stressed the roster is “very fluid” and expected to change in the coming days.Washington’s initial roster included ...

Cowboys 53-man roster analysis: Where Dallas stands ahead of Week 1

FRISCO — The Cowboys are down to 53.A wild transaction wave that included cornerback Kelvin Joseph’s trade to the Miami Dolphins and tight end Sean McKeon’s reluctant cut brought the team Tuesday from a 90- to 53-man roster. There is still work to do. Center Tyler ...

Falcons elect to keep 3 quarterbacks on 53-man roster

By D. Orlando LedbetterFLOWERY BRANCH — Early in training camp, Falcons coach Arthur Smith discussed how much tougher it would be to make the team in 2023.The Falcons cut their roster from 86 players to 53 on Tuesday to meet the NFL’s 4 p.m. deadline. The Falcons ...