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Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson shakes hands with fans after being chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 17th pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chargers fortify offensive, defensive lines during NFL draft

By Joe Reedy Apr. 30, 2022 09:57 PM EDT

FILE - Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys could be looking at their offensive line with their first pick in the NFL draft at No. 24. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Chargers take offensive lineman Zion Johnson in first round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 28, 2022 10:25 PM EDT

FILE - Northern Iowa offensive lineman Trevor Penning runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Offensive lineman Trevor Penning of Northern Iowa and receiver Christian Watson of North Dakota State, two FCS schools, could be first-rounders in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
In the trenches: Chargers may focus on lines in early rounds

By Joe Reedy Apr. 22, 2022 05:29 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 looking to upgrade defense, offensive line

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:40 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

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is hit by Denver Broncos defensive end DeShawn Williams (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chargers still in playoff position, but mired in a slump

By Joe Reedy Nov. 29, 2021 06:38 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a touchdown pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) to Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stephen Anderson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Staley considers 5-3 an accurate reflection of Chargers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 08, 2021 06:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers' Mike Williams (81) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chargers facing offensive line issues with Ravens up next

By Joe Reedy Oct. 13, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams makes a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Chargers continue to build strong resume after another win

By Joe Reedy Oct. 11, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell (58) recovers a fumble on a kickoff return during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns

By Joe Reedy Oct. 10, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is tackled by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) and free safety Darnell Savage (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off field

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater looks over during NFL football practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Familiar foe: Chargers' rookie Slater faces Young in debut

By Joe Reedy Sep. 10, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks, Justin Herbert, left, and Easton Stick practice as the Chargers and the San Francisco 49ers hold a joint NFL football team practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Herbert, new coach Staley look to get Chargers back on track

By Joe Reedy Sep. 01, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley adjusts his cap during a news conference after an NFL football team practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Chargers new-look offensive line remains work in progress

By Joe Reedy Aug. 12, 2021 09:12 PM EDT

Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater greets fans after he was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 13th pick in the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Chargers continue rebuilding offensive line through draft

By Joe Reedy May. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

File-This Oct. 18, 2019, file photo shows Ohio State defensive end, Chase Young, left, engaging Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Caleb Farley of Virginia Tech was the first top prospect to make the decision that has added a whole new layer of uncertainty to the annual crapshoot that is the NFL draft. Farley had plenty of players follow his lead, including several others set to be high draft picks next week like LSU receiver Chase, Oregon tackle Penei Sewell, Northwestern tackle Slater, and Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Chargers address offensive line by taking OT Rashawn Slater

By Joe Reedy Apr. 29, 2021 10:33 PM EDT

Lions looking for influx of talent anywhere with No. 7 pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
7. DETROIT LIONS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The long-suffering franchise started over, firing general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia...

Staley pleased with Chargers progress in free agency

By Joe Reedy Apr. 08, 2021 07:22 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley is pleased with what the Los Angeles Chargers have accomplished during free agency. Now, the next...

Familiarity with coaches draws Cook to sign with Chargers

By Joe Reedy Mar. 22, 2021 09:31 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jared Cook has signed with a new team, and he will have two coaches who are very familiar with him. Cook said...

Chargers sign Oday Aboushi to bulk up offensive line

By Joe Reedy Mar. 20, 2021 02:17 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers agreed on a one-year deal with Oday Aboushi on Saturday, their third offensive line signing since free...