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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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs past Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
First place in AFC West at stake when Chiefs, Chargers clash

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Chargers offensive tackle Slater placed on COVID-19 list

Dec. 13, 2021 07:05 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and entered league protocols. ...

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

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, center, looks up at the videoboard as he stands with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during a timeout during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Steelers living out purgatory promised by salary-cap crunch

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2021 02:22 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

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 tight end Jared Cook (87) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Staley's trust in Herbert big key to Chargers' 3-1 start

By Joe Reedy Oct. 05, 2021 07:41 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

Steelers seek starters, consistency along new offensive line

By Dan Scifo Aug. 14, 2021 06:23 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Adrian Klemm says all five positions remain up for grabs along the team’s revamped offensive front. ...

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

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard Trai Turner (70) blocks during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Inglewood, Calif. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Turner to a one-year contract after minicamp in June 2021, as the team had a significant hole along the offensive line following the surprise release of longtime right guard David DeCastro. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Veteran OL Turner looks to fill in on revamped Steelers line

By Dan Scifo Jul. 30, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) hands off to running back Najee Harris (22) on a drill during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers maintain Super Bowl expectations despite turnover

By Dan Scifo Jul. 22, 2021 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson (73) blocks Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram (54) during an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Pittsburgh Steelers added depth at outside linebacker and offensive line on the eve of training camp, signing free agents Melvin Ingram and Chaz Green to one-year deals Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Financial terms were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Steelers sign LB Melvin Ingram, T Chaz Green to 1-year deals

Jul. 20, 2021 10:02 AM EDT

Steelers sign 5-time Pro Bowl guard Turner to 1-year deal

Jun. 25, 2021 01:21 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It didn't take long for the Pittsburgh Steelers to find a replacement for David DeCastro. The Steelers signed five-time...

File-This Jan. 10, 2021, file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looking a the scoreboard as he walks off the field during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger said it was his idea to take a voluntary pay cut and help ensure his return for an 18th season. Roethlisberger spoke for the first time on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, since he agreed to a new contract in March that assured the 39-year-old would be back with the Steelers in 2021, the only NFL team he’s ever known.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Roethlisberger says it was his idea to take pay cut

By Dan Scifo Jun. 01, 2021 04:29 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 - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. The Steelers have the 24th overall pick in the draft and could use it to find a replacement for longtime Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey, who retired during the offseason.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Steelers focus on physicality in early rounds of NFL draft

By Will Graves Apr. 30, 2021 09:06 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