Mike Pouncey
FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer watches players perform drills during an NFL football practice in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Monday, June 14, 2021, file photo. From players getting COVID-19 vaccinations to relaxed coronavirus protocols to lineup issues, particularly at quarterback, the NFL faces a multitude of questions as training camps open. The drama surrounding QBs Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay and Deshaun Watson of Houston figures to hold the spotlight, as will the debut of seven new head coaches including Urban Meyer in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps open

By Barry Wilner Jul. 23, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey, right, and his brother, Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey pose after playing against each other in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The twin brothers announced their retirement from professional football on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Twin brothers Mike and Maurkice Pouncey retire from NFL

By Will Graves Feb. 12, 2021 12:31 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) lunges into the end zone for a touchdown over Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Chargers place Austin Ekeler on IR with hamstring injury

Oct. 09, 2020 05:39 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs for a touchdown past Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) and outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Chargers' Ekeler out at least 3 games with hamstring injury

By Joe Reedy Oct. 05, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey kneels on the field during the second half of the team's NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. Pouncey has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the season because of a hip injury. General manager Tom Telesco said Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, that Pouncey will undergo surgery before the end of the month. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Chargers place Pouncey on IR; center will have hip surgery

By Joe Reedy Sep. 17, 2020 04:54 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers' Mike Williams (81) tries to make a catch against Cincinnati Bengals' William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Burrow runs for TD but Chargers rally 16-13 over Bengals

By Joe Kay Sep. 13, 2020 08:57 PM EDT

Center Pouncey out for Chargers opener at Cincinnati

By Joe Reedy Sep. 11, 2020 03:49 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Chargers offensive line could be down three starters for Sunday's opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. ...

Ready or not: Bengals' Burrow opens NFL career vs Chargers

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 12:04 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-11) at CINCINNATI (2-14) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chargers by 3 1/2 ...

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor throws the ball downfield against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor is confident going into his first NFL start in nearly two years. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Chargers' Taylor excited going into first start since 2018

By Joe Reedy Sep. 09, 2020 08:22 PM EDT

Chargers' WR Williams likely to be game decision vs. Bengals

By Joe Reedy Sep. 07, 2020 06:13 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams is likely to be a game-time decision for the Los Angles Chargers' opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. ...

Mike Williams status for Chargers' opener in doubt

By Joe Reedy Aug. 25, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — It wouldn't be a Los Angeles Chargers training camp without an injury to a top player. This time, wide receiver Mike Williams is hurt...

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn points to a player during an NFL football camp practice, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chargers giving Sam Tevi first shot at left tackle spot

By Joe Reedy Aug. 21, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor throws before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Coach Anthony Lynn is trying his best to quiet any doubts that Taylor will be the Chargers quarterback to start the season. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Chargers' Lynn: Taylor is going to get chance to start at QB

By Joe Reedy Aug. 05, 2020 07:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp session in Englewood, Colo. Veteran cornerback Harris is about to test unfettered free agency for the first time in his nearly decade-long career. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Familiarity helped Harris Jr., Bulaga choose Chargers

By Joe Reedy Mar. 31, 2020 07:10 PM EDT

Chargers make upgrades on both lines and secondary

By Joe Reedy Mar. 18, 2020 08:58 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers had an active start on the first day of the new league year despite missing out on Tom Brady. ...

Eric Winston, president of the NFL Players Association, speaks at the annual state of the NFLPA press conference, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
NFL players' union extends CBA voting deadline to Saturday

By Barry Wilner Mar. 09, 2020 03:03 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chargers, Rivers at crossroads after disappointing season

By Joe Reedy Dec. 30, 2019 06:49 PM EST