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Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) uncertain vs. Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert told reporters Friday that he sustained a high-ankle sprain in last weekend's victory over the Carolina Panthers.,Sporting a heavily taped right foot, Herbert said his ailing ankle was "not great" but noted that it has felt better with each passing day...
Top scoring defenses clash as Chargers oppose Steelers
Points will likely come at a premium when the Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the visiting Los Angeles Chargers to town on Sunday afternoon., ,Opponents have yet to figure out how to break through against either team, with Los Angeles (2-0) allowing the fewest points per game in the NFL (6.5) through th...
Chargers coach: Justin Herbert's ankle 'much better'
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is trending toward playing against the host Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.,The question of Herbert's status was raised for Sunday's game on the heels of the Pro Bowl quarterback sustaining an ankle injury during the Chargers' 26-3 victory over the C...
Quentin Johnston catches 2 TDs as Chargers crush Panthers
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes to Quentin Johnston, J.K. Dobbins rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Chargers controlled most of the game in a 26-3 victory against the host Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte., ,Herbert was just 14-for-20 for 130 yards ...
Chargers aim to build on opening win, keep Panthers down
The Los Angeles Chargers were encouraged by what happened in the first game of the season, which only serves to heighten their thirst to excel even more., ,They'll take on the host Carolina Panthers, who are trying to ensure better days are ahead, on Sunday afternoon., ,The Chargers (1-0) topped the...
Chargers handle Raiders in Jim Harbaugh's return to NFL
J.K. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown, Cameron Dicker made three field goals and the Los Angeles Chargers opened the Jim Harbaugh era with a 22-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders during a defensive tussle Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.,Despite struggling on offense early, the Chargers di...
Chargers place WR DJ Chark (hip) on injured reserve
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark will miss at least the next four games after being placed on injured reserve on Saturday.,Chark had missed the entire week of practice because of a hip injury and already was ruled out of the season opener Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. The...
Chargers begin Jim Harbaugh era, welcome Raiders to L.A.
Last season was good enough the Raiders asked Antonio Pierce to stay after the Los Angeles Chargers went to surprising means to secure Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach. ,Pierce, the interim for the final two months last season, faces Harbaugh and the Chargers in the regular-season opener Sunday ...
Report: Chargers K Cameron Dicker gets $22M extension
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker has agreed to a four-year, $22 million extension, ESPN reported Friday.,The deal reportedly includes $12.5 million guaranteed and makes Dicker one of the five highest-paid kickers in the NFL, two years after he went undrafted out of Texas.,The extension kee...
Report: Chargers to acquire QB Taylor Heinicke from Falcons
The Los Angeles Chargers are set to acquire quarterback Taylor Heinicke from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick, The Athletic reported.,Heinicke will battle Easton Stick to become the backup to Chargers star QB Justin Herbert. He would have been the emergency th...
Chargers' Justin Herbert praised for poise shown in stuck elevator
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh praised Justin Herbert after his star quarterback was among players and members of the team's traveling party who were stuck in an elevator for two hours at the team hotel in Dallas on Friday.,Per Harbaugh, Herbert was among "11 or 12 of our players" on t...
Chargers escape inoperable elevator in Dallas
Several Los Angeles Chargers players and members of the team's traveling party were rescued from an inoperable elevator at their hotel in Dallas on Friday.,The Chargers were staying at The Westin Dallas Downtown ahead of their preseason game on Saturday. ,Dallas Fire-Rescue was summoned after the el...
Report: Chargers releasing QB Max Duggan
The Los Angeles Chargers are releasing quarterback Max Duggan, NFL Network reported Monday.,Duggan, 23, was their seventh-round draft pick in 2023 but did not see any NFL action as a rookie.,With incumbent starter Justin Herbert dealing with a foot injury, the Chargers now have two healthy signal-ca...
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh wants to hire Colin Kaepernick
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh wants to give quarterback Colin Kaepernick a job -- on his coaching staff, not his roster.,"If that was ever the path he was to take, I think that would be tremendous," Harbaugh told USA Today Sports. "He'd be a tremendous coach, if that's the path he chose.",...
Jim Harbaugh denies wrongdoing in wake of Michigan NOA
One day after reports surfaced that the NCAA has drafted a notice of allegations against seven staff members of the 2023 Michigan football team, Jim Harbaugh forcefully denied participating in or knowing of any wrongdoing.,Harbaugh, now the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, guided the Wolverin...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (foot) could miss weeks
The Los Angeles Chargers will be missing their star quarterback for most of training camp after Justin Herbert was diagnosed with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot.,Herbert received the diagnosis after Wednesday's practice, the Chargers announced Thursday. Team doctors called for "approximat...
Former NFL WR Jacoby Jones dies at 40
Former NFL wide receiver and special teams player Jacoby Jones has died, three days after his 40th birthday.,No cause of death has been revealed.,His passing was confirmed by the Beaumont Renegades, which hired Jones as head coach and offensive coordinator for the indoor football team that is to beg...
Reports: Former NFL WR Jacoby Jones dies at 40
Former NFL wide receiver and special teams player Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, multiple media outlets reported Sunday morning.,No cause of death was revealed.,Jones is best known for catching the "Mile High Miracle" on Jan. 12, 2013, as well as recording two touchdowns in the Ravens' 34-3...
Chargers bring S Tony Jefferson out of retirement
The Los Angeles Chargers announced the signing of formerly retired safety Tony Jefferson on Friday.,Jefferson, 32, last played for the New York Giants in 2022 and announced his retirement in May 2023.,The California native spent last season as a scouting intern with the Baltimore Ravens, one of his ...
Corey Linsley released by Chargers, expected to retire
The Los Angeles Chargers released Corey Linsley on Wednesday, paving the way for the former All-Pro center to retire.,Linsley, 32, competed in three games last season before being diagnosed with a non-emergent heart issue. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on Sept. 30. ,Linsley t...