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NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, right, of the Dallas Cowboys, and AFC cornerback J.C. Jackson, left, of the New England Patriots, reach for an incomplete pass during the second half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Jackson ready to team up with James in Chargers' secondary

By Joe Reedy Mar. 22, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson runs for a touchdown after an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. New England opted against using the franchise tag on one of the top man-to-man cornerbacks in the league, leaving an attractive option for other teams. Jackson entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and leads the NFL with 25 interceptions since then. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
AP sources: Chargers adding Jackson, Joseph-Day, Johnson

By Joe Reedy Mar. 14, 2022 06:13 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers' Nasir Adderley (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. The Texans won 41-29. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Chargers' defensive flaws on display with short-handed unit

By Joe Reedy Dec. 27, 2021 07:54 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers will have James, Ekeler, available vs. Chiefs

Dec. 16, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers 12/16/2021

Dec. 16, 2021 06:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham, right, is tackled after a catch by New York Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Chargers starting to display depth at crucial time in season

By Joe Reedy Dec. 13, 2021 06:37 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants at Los Angeles Chargers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 04:23 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers center Corey Linsley (63) against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. Corey Linsley has made an impact on and off the field in his first season with the Los Angeles Chargers. Linsley, who signed with the Bolts in the offseason after seven seasons in Green Bay, has provided stability to the offensive line and is the team's nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Linsley making big impact for Chargers on and off field

By Joe Reedy Dec. 08, 2021 10:14 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws while pressured by Los Angeles Chargers' Kyler Fackrell (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chargers' defense finally rises to occasion when needed most

By Joe Reedy Dec. 06, 2021 06:35 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) scores a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bengals start critical December stretch against Chargers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 02, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Chargers' James putting together dominating season

By Joe Reedy Dec. 01, 2021 08:50 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James Jr. is accustomed to putting up great statistical seasons. He did that as a rookie in 2018 with the...

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley watches action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Chargers' Staley faces mentor in Broncos' Fangio on Sunday

By Joe Reedy Nov. 24, 2021 08:07 PM EST

Chargers-Broncos showdown shaping up as run-heavy matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 03:22 PM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (6-4) at DENVER (5-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS LINE: Chargers by 2½, according to FanDuel...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers are learning to weather fourth-quarter storms

By Joe Reedy Nov. 22, 2021 06:45 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Herbert throws for 382 yards, Chargers hold off Steelers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 21, 2021 11:53 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 07:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Larry Rountree III (35) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
With problems all around, Herbert's Bolts take 3rd loss in 4

By Greg Beacham Nov. 14, 2021 09:30 PM EST

Fans use blue smoke outside of SoFi Stadium before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 03:31 PM EST

El running back de los Chargers de Los Ángeles, Austin Ekeler, deja atrás al safety de los Eagles de Filadelfia, Marcus Epps, en la segunda mitad del partido del domingo 7 de noviembre de 2021, en Filadelfia. (AP Foto/Matt Slocum)
Vikings look to address road woes against Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 11:58 AM EST