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FILE - Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore walks along the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Arlington, Texas, Aug. 26, 2022. The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Kellen Moore to become offensive coordinator on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Kellen Moore excited to get to work with Chargers, Herbert

By Joe Reedy Feb. 01, 2023 03:47 PM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore walks along the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Arlington, Texas, Aug. 26, 2022. The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Kellen Moore to become offensive coordinator on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Chargers agree to hire Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator

By Joe Reedy Jan. 30, 2023 02:52 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Tom Telesco and the Los Angeles Chargers have spent most of their time 'licking their wounds" last Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 second-half collapse in an AFC wild-card round game at Jacksonville.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Telesco, Chargers don't have time to wallow after tough loss

By Joe Reedy Jan. 19, 2023 08:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley responds to questions after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Staley to return as Chargers coach; Lombardi fired as OC

By Joe Reedy Jan. 17, 2023 02:52 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey waves to fans as he walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers look to show off new offense vs. Chargers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 10, 2022 07:43 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, passes while pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Chargers' Herbert comfortable with progress after rib injury

By Joe Reedy Sep. 30, 2022 07:29 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, right, passes as Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Chargers' Herbert hopes to give it a go vs. Jags, Lawrence

By Joe Reedy Sep. 22, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

FILE - Sean Payton reacts during an NFL football press conference announcing his resignation as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Metairie, La. Sean Payton isn't on the sidelines this season, but he will have a great viewing spot for games on Sunday. The former New Orleans Saints coach will spending his weekends on the Fox Sports set in Los Angeles as a studio analyst for their NFL shows. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle, File)
Former Saints coach Payton concentrating on working for Fox

By Joe Reedy Sep. 09, 2022 06:34 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Trey Pipkins III (79) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. After three years as a backup, Trey Pipkins III is ready for his opportunity as a starter. Pipkins will be the Los Angeles Chargers starting right offensive tackle when the season opens on Sept. 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Chargers' Pipkins turns it around to win right tackle job

By Joe Reedy Aug. 31, 2022 08:49 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) hand off to running back Sony Michel (28) during NFL football training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Chargers add depth at running back by signing Sony Michel

By Joe Reedy Aug. 31, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley stands on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert, defense look to lead Chargers back to the playoffs

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 11:47 AM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) participates in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Joshua Palmer emerging as bigger threat in Chargers' offense

By Joe Reedy Aug. 10, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Foster Sarell (73), offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) and center Isaac Weaver (60) participate in a practice at the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Chargers rookie Zion Johnson builds his game with calmness

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 06, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) greets fans at the NFL football team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Step by step: Herbert focusing on footwork going into Year 3

By Joe Reedy Aug. 02, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers offensive linebacker Joey Bosa speaks to reporters at the NFL football team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Bosa, Mack getting to know each other at Chargers camp

By Joe Reedy Jul. 28, 2022 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham (89) stretches before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Parham is participating in the offseason program and is happy to be back on the field, less than three months after he was taken off the field on a stretcher during the first quarter of a Dec. 15 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Chargers' Parham going through workouts after scary injury

By Joe Reedy Jun. 08, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DeAndre Carter (82) participates in drills during an NFL football practice at the Chargers practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif., Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Familiarity important for Herbert as Chargers OTAs begin

By Joe Reedy May. 23, 2022 07:46 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Mike Williams will remain a valuable part of the Los Angeles Chargers offense for the next three seasons. The wide receiver has agreed to a contract extension with the franchise on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Chargers sign 3-year extension with WR Mike Williams

By Joe Reedy Mar. 08, 2022 04:30 PM EST

New Houston Texans NFL football team head coach Lovie Smith speaks at an introductory press conference, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Smith becomes 1 of 5 minority head coaches with Texans hire

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 08, 2022 04:21 PM EST

FILE - Houston Texans associate head coach/defensive coordinator Lovie Smith looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sept. 19, 2021. The Texans are in talks with Smith for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meetings told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, because the team had not announced that Smith would be hired. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 07, 2022 03:10 PM EST