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Chargers agree with Left Tackle Max Starks

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:15:00 +0000

Could this finally be the missing piece of the puzzle the team has had such a need for at left tackle to protect the teams franchise quarterback. The Chargers have agreed to terms on a contract with former Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Max Starks, the team announced today. The 6-foot-8,...

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Kevin Haslam has been released by the Chargers

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:12:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers released tackle Kevin Haslam, the team announced today. He spent the 2012 season with the Bolts, playing in five games with three starts after spending the first 11 weeks on the team’s practice squad. BOLTHYPE.com

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Chargers, Freeney agree on contract

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:57:00 +0000

The Chargers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with former Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Dwight Freeney. “It’s great to add a solid veteran who brings valuable experience to our defense,” said Head Coach Mike McCoy. “His proven pass-rush ability is a perfect fit...

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Single-game tickets public sale begins Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:36:00 +0000

Single-game tickets to four of the Chargers’ eight regular-season home games go on sale to the general public on Monday, May 20, beginning at 10am. Interested fans should go to Chargers.com or the Chargers Ticket Office at Gate C at Qualcomm Stadium beginning Monday at 10am. Tickets...

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Chargers sign Thomas Keiser

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:35:00 +0000

The Chargers announced today they signed former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Keiser. The 6-4, 260-pound veteran spent his first two seasons with the Panthers after joining them as an undrafted rookie free agent from Stanford in 2011. He started his rookie season on the practice squad...

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Chargers make changes to Football Operations staff

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:33:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers announced today several changes within their Football Operations department. College scout Ed Langsdorf announced his retirement and the Chargers hired former Cleveland Browns area scout Donovan Beidelschies (pronounced buy-del-CHEESE) as a college scout. Langsdorf steps...

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Ingram suffers torn ACL

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:30:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers announced that outside linebacker Melvin Ingram sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during the team’s Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice on Tuesday morning. No other information was released. BOLTHYPE.com

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Chargers sign fifth-round choice

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:13:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers signed cornerback Steve Williams, the team’s fifth-round choice in the 2013 NFL Draft. Five of the team’s six choices are now signed, including Steve Williams, inside linebacker Manti Te’o (second round, 38th overall), wide receiver Keenan Allen (third round, 76), outside...

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Chargers fill two key positions

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:41:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers have named JoJo Wooden to be the team’s new director of player personnel and Kevin Kelly as its new director of college scouting. Wooden spent the last 16 seasons with the New York Jets (1997-12), including the last six as the team’s assistant director, player personnel....

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Chargers add 20 rookie free agents to conclude 2013 NFL Draft

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:40:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers agreed on contract terms with 20 undrafted rookie free agent at the conclusion of the 2013 NFL Draft. The complete list of undrafted free agents can be found below. Jahleel Addae, DB, Central Michigan Nick Becton, T, Virginia Tech Frank Beltre, LB , Towson Greg...

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Chargers select CB, DE and QB to conclude 2013 NFL Draft

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:12:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers made three selections on the final day of the 2013 NFL Draft, selecting California-Berkeley cornerback Steve Williams in the fifth round, Florida International defensive end Tourek Williams in the sixth round and Southern Utah University quarterback Brad Sorenson in the...

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Chargers select Te'o and Allen on Day 2 of 2013 NFL Draft

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:00:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers used their second and third round picks in the 2013 NFL Draft to select Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and University of California wide receiver Keenan Allen, respectively. The Chargers selected Te’o, a finalist for the 2012 Heisman Trophy Award, with the sixth pick...

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Bolts select Fluker in first round of 2013 NFL Draft

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:37:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers used their first-round pick (No. 11 overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft to select former University of Alabama tackle D.J. Fluker. I was surprised that they did not try to go for a left tackle to protect quarterback Philip Rivers and instead goes for a right...

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Chargers claim D.J. Smith

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:35:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers claimed linebacker D.J. Smith off waivers from the Green Bay Packers today. The 5-foot-11, 239-pounder has appeared in 22 games over his two-year career, recording 82 tackles, two sacks, five passes defensed and one interception. Originally a sixth-round selection...

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Wide receiver Danario Alexander signs tender

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:34:00 +0000

San Diego Chargers restricted free agent wide receiver Danario Alexander signed his contract tender today. The 6-5, 217-pound athlete joined the Chargers in late October 2012 and quickly became one of Philip Rivers’ favorite targets. He played in 10 games and caught 37 passes for 658 yards and...

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San Diego Chargers sign Gronkowski

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:53:00 +0000

The Chargers announced today that they have signed a member of the Gronkowski family, but not the one you may think. They signed former Denver Broncos fullback Chris Gronkowski. The 6-2, 245 pounder from the University of Arizona has appeared in 35 games during his career, including 14 games...

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Chargers sign Jarius Wynn

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:05:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers have signed former Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans defensive end Jarius Wynn to a one-year contract. Wynn, 6-3, 285 pounds, played in seven games for the Titans in the 2012 season after signing Nov. 7. He totaled 12 tackles and a pair of sacks. Wynn began...

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Jared Gaither Done in San Diego

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:12:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers released tackle Jared Gaither, the team announced today. Gaither started and played in four games at left tackle in 2012 (Weeks 4, 5, 7 & 8). He was placed on Reserve-Injured on Nov. 23 due to a groin injury. He missed most of training camp and the...

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Chargers sign guard Rich Ohrnberger

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:44:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers signed former Arizona Cardinals guard Rich Ohrnberger to a one-year contract, the team announced today. The 6-2, 300-pound product of Penn State is headed into his fifth NFL season. He has played in 18 career games and started four. He was drafted by the New England...

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Chargers agree with Brown

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:02:00 +0000

The Chargers continued to solidify their offensive backfield by agreeing with running back Ronnie Brown today on a new one-year contract. It comes on the heels of this morning’s two-year contract agreement with former New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead. Brown returns to the...

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Chargers agree to two-year deal with running back Danny Woodhead

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with former New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead, the team announced today. “We are really excited to add Danny to our football team,” said General Manager Tom Telesco. “Not only does he add a different dynamic to our offense, but he...

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Chargers land Cox, agree on four-year contract

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:43:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars’ leading pass interceptor over the past four seasons, cornerback Derek Cox. Cox, 26, has 12 interceptions and 32 passes defensed in four seasons in Jacksonville, including four picks last year in 12...

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Chargers add three to offense

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:42:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers announced today the addition of three players to their offense, signing former Philadelphia Eagles tackle King Dunlap to a two-year contract, former Buffalo Bills guard Chad Rinehart to a one-year contract, and former Dallas Cowboys tight end John Phillips to a three-year...

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Richard Goodman signs tender with Chargers

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:41:00 +0000

The Chargers announced that wide receiver/return specialist Richard Goodman, an exclusive-rights free agent, signed his one-year contract tender today. Goodman is entering his fourth season with the Chargers. A former undrafted free agent, Goodman spent most of his rookie season (2010) on the...

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Chargers claim Whittaker

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Meyer) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:09:00 +0000

The Chargers announced today that they have been awarded former Arizona Cardinals running back Foswhitt “Fozzy” Whittaker via waivers. A 5-10, 202-pounder, Whittaker spent the final two weeks of the 2012 season on Arizona’s practice squad while Bolts’ offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt...

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