Jerry Tillery
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

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 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

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs with the ball past Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Steelers, Chargers each looking to bounce back Sunday night

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 12:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Los Angeles Chargers at Philadelphia Eagles 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 03:47 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Cleveland Browns at Los Angeles Chargers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) carries as he is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Los Angeles Chargers at New Orleans Saints 10/12/2020

Oct. 12, 2020 08:32 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) spikes the football after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Looking on is tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) and offensive guard Ali Marpet (74). (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after throwing his first career touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Herbert gets full week of practice as Chargers host Panthers

By Joe Reedy Sep. 24, 2020 05:37 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) talks with former Tennessee Titans linebacker Tim Shaw before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Shaw was diagnosed in 2014 with ALS. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
NFL 2019: Rivers: 'I feel like we're in that window.'

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2019 12:04 PM EDT

First-round pick Tillery getting up to speed for Chargers

By Joe Reedy Aug. 11, 2019 08:21 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jerry Tillery is trying to make up for lost time in his first NFL training camp. The Los Angeles Chargers defensive end, who...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs with the ball as Cardinals offensive tackle Korey Cunningham (79) puts a block on Cardinals defensive tackle Darius Philon, middle, during an NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Kyler Murray's first game action tops 1st preseason weekend

By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2019 05:37 PM EDT

Chargers select North Dakota St QB Easton Stick in 5th round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 27, 2019 02:17 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Philip Rivers is the Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback, but the franchise is starting to possibly look at the future with their...

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 1, 1970, file photo, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Herb Adderley (26) intercepts a Philadelphia Eagles pass in the fourth quarter of a football game, in Dallas. At right, in a Jan. 26, 2019, file photo, North safety Nasir Adderley, of Delaware, returns an interception during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game, in Mobile, Ala. University of Delaware safety Nasir Adderley was in high school when he connected with his grandfather's first cousin, Hall of Fame defensive back Herb Adderley, who sent him videos of his playing days during the Vince Lombardi era in Green Bay. The elder Adderley would become a huge influence in his life as Nassir lost his grandfather, then blossomed into an NFL prospect himself. (AP Photo/File)
Chargers select Delaware S Nasir Adderley in second round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 26, 2019 09:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame defensive lineman Jerry Tillery rushes Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in South Bend, Ind. Tillery is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Stanford at Notre Dame 9/29/2018

Apr. 25, 2019 11:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame defensive lineman Jerry Tillery rushes Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in South Bend, Ind. Tillery is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Chargers select DT Jerry Tillery in first round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 25, 2019 11:49 PM EDT