Bryan Bulaga
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

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 tackle Trey Pipkins III (79) and tackle Zack Bailey (78) participate in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers linemen Pipkins, Norton still pushing to start

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 22, 2022 07:49 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley answers questions at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers hoping that new pieces on defense get going quickly

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:10 AM 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 release oft-injured offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga

By Joe Reedy Mar. 15, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM 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

Jones, Harris Jr. could return to Chargers' lineup this week

Sep. 30, 2021 08:19 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley is optimistic that defensive lineman Justin Jones and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. can...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hit by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New coaching staff but same old problems for the Chargers

By Joe Reedy Sep. 20, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

Chargers place OL Bulaga on injured reserve, sign Schofield

By Joe Reedy Sep. 17, 2021 02:15 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Starting offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga was placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday. ...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Herbert threw for 337 yards to beat Washington 20-16. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Chargers look to deal Cowboys first 0-2 start since 2010

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the second half of an NFL football game against Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Chargers won 20-16. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Chargers' WR Williams looking to continue momentum Sunday

By Joe Reedy Sep. 15, 2021 08:07 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the second half of an NFL football game against Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Chargers won 20-16. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Chargers find a way to rally, close out in Staley's debut

By Joe Reedy Sep. 13, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 04:14 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