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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DeAndre Carter (82) participates in drills during an NFL football practice at the Chargers practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif., Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Familiarity important for Herbert as Chargers OTAs begin

By Joe Reedy May. 23, 2022 07:46 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Isaiah Spiller, left, participates in a drill during an NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 13, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers hoping Spiller can provide depth at running back

By Joe Reedy May. 13, 2022 06:22 PM EDT

FILE - Memphis Express quarterback Johnny Manziel warms up before an AAF football game against the Birmingham Iron in Memphis, Tenn., March 24, 2019. Manziel is still playing football with a new perspective. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and first-round bust will make his season debut Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Fan Controlled Football on a team that features Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Johnny Manziel still playing football with a new perspective

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 23, 2022 03:21 AM 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

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens watches as Chattanooga warms up before a college basketball game against Illinois in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
T.O. plans to play in Fan Controlled Football league

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 06, 2022 08:30 AM EDT

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

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) celebrates in front of Indianapolis Colts safety George Odum (30) after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Prime time: Raiders host Chargers with playoff spot on line

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 11:43 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) catches a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert, Roberts propel Chargers back into playoff position

By Joe Reedy Jan. 02, 2022 07:15 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) scrambles out of the pocket as Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Desperate Broncos, Chargers try to keep playoff hopes alive

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:24 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EST

New York Giants' Mike Glennon passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Analysis: Omicron looms ominously over NFL's playoff races

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 28, 2021 02:49 AM EST

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers' Nasir Adderley (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. The Texans won 41-29. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Chargers' defensive flaws on display with short-handed unit

By Joe Reedy Dec. 27, 2021 07:54 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Analysis: COVID-19 means teams battle 2 opponents weekly

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 27, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (25) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills' Boettger, Jaguars' Robinson suffer Achilles injuries

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2021 08:25 PM EST

Houston Texans' Jonathan Owens (36) is lifted up by Desmond King II (25) after recovering a fumble by the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texans run past Chargers 41-29, ding LA's playoff hopes

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts to a referee call during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Ravens without top 2 QBs after Huntley lands on COVID list

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) reacts after grabbing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Not much for certain playoffs wise as NFL enters Week 16

By Barry Wilner Dec. 23, 2021 11:59 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley tosses a challenge flag in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Chargers focused on Texans after tough OT loss to Chiefs

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 23, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ronald Jones (27) reacts after rushing for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 23, 2021 01:19 PM EST