Justin Herbert
John Elway, Denver Broncos president of football operations, looks on as players take part in drills during a voluntary veteran minicamp football practice Monday, April 25, 2022, at the NFL team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
John Elway: Russell Wilson is 'the piece that we needed'

By Arnie Stapleton May. 11, 2022 05:57 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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center, attends Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz, Monday, April 25, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Chargers-Chiefs will be first Thursday night game on Amazon

By Joe Reedy Apr. 28, 2022 10:01 PM EDT

Denver Broncos new starting quarterback Russell Wilson holds up his jersey after a news conference Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wilson aims to play 12 more years, win 3-4 more Super Bowls.

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 16, 2022 08:26 PM EDT

FILE - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gestures as he walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 27-0. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the blockbuster trade, which is pending Wilson passing a physical, can't become official until the start of the new league year on March 16. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
AP sources: Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 08, 2022 03:05 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 7, 2021. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
League loses its star, yet Brady's legacy lives on in NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 02, 2022 02:59 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley kneels on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chargers GM Telesco focused on future, not job security

By Joe Reedy Jan. 20, 2022 08:31 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) for a loss of 11 yards during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Raiders get past turmoil, face AFC champ Bengals in playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) removes his helmet after the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Aggressive Chargers falter down the stretch to miss playoffs

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2022 08:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) celebrates after a rushing touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley, right, and quarterback Davis Mills (10) celebrate a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars as time expires in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Chargers look to rebound from OT loss in visit to Texans

The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 12:06 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, left, hauls in a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers feeling confident despite setbacks, roster turmoil

By Greg Beacham Dec. 22, 2021 08:45 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers 12/16/2021

Dec. 16, 2021 06:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) scores a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Chargers' passing game gets big boost from Palmer, Guyton

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 12, 2021 10:04 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants at Los Angeles Chargers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
The Latest: Allen-led comeback sends Bills to OT with Bucs

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 12:33 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Chargers-Broncos showdown shaping up as run-heavy matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 03:22 PM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (6-4) at DENVER (5-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS LINE: Chargers by 2½, according to FanDuel...