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Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr., left, and safety Nasir Adderley (24) participate in drills during a combined NFL practice with the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension

By Joe Reedy Aug. 17, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers safeties Derwin James Jr., right, throws a ball as Nasir Adderley (24) looks on during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Chargers safety James not practicing due to contract talks

By Joe Reedy Jul. 27, 2022 06:57 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks away from Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. New coach Brian Daboll needs to fix the offense and get quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley going. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Daboll-Schoen era begins as Giants open training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:20 AM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers players huddle during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chargers' Herbert on working vacation until training camp

By Joe Reedy Jun. 15, 2022 07:34 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack runs at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New Charger Mack making progress during busy offseason

By Joe Reedy Jun. 14, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive end Morgan Fox plays against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game on Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Los Angeles Chargers continued the offseason rebuild of their defense by signing defensive lineman Morgan Fox on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Chargers sign defensive lineman Morgan Fox

May. 18, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

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 - New York Giants new head coach Brian Daboll speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Clubs that hired a new coach after the end of the 2021 regular season may begin offseason workouts Monday, April 4, 2022. Daboll laid out some his ground rules.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
New GM Schoen has 5th and 7th picks to start Giants rebuild

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

FILE - New York Giants nose tackle Austin Johnson smiles after the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 3, 2021, in New Orleans. Johnson signed a two-year deal on March 16 to join the Los Angeles Chargers after having a career season with the New York Giants last year. The 27-year old defender started all 17 games and finished with 72 tackles, including 3 1/2 sacks. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Chargers hoping Johnson can fill need on defensive line

By Joe Reedy Mar. 23, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

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

New Chargers DT Joseph-Day relishing reunion with Staley

By Dan Greenspan Mar. 17, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Sebastian Joseph-Day got to learn from some of the best interior defensive linemen of this generation...

FILE - Chicago Bears' Khalil Mack walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to acquire Mack from the Bears in exchange for two draft picks, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade cannot become official until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
New Chargers defender Mack happy to be reunited with Staley

By Joe Reedy Mar. 16, 2022 08:55 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 release oft-injured offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga

By Joe Reedy Mar. 15, 2022 05:46 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

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 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

From left, New York Giants chairman and executive vice president Steve Tisch, general manager Joe Schoen,new head coach Brian Daboll, and president John Mara pose for a photograph during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
NY Giants need cap space to become a player in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:20 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders, center, is tackled by New York Giants' Logan Ryan, left, an Xavier McKinney during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Giants' Ryan facing a 1st in 9 seasons: No shot at playoffs

By Tom Canavan Jan. 06, 2022 05:29 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) tries to avoid a tackle by New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Williams dealing with injury, another season of no playoffs

By Tom Canavan Dec. 30, 2021 04:56 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) readies a throw against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Bears, Giants look for strong finishes with changes looming

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 30, 2021 03:19 PM EST