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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

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 sign 3-year extension with WR Mike Williams

By Joe Reedy Mar. 08, 2022 04:30 PM EST

New Houston Texans NFL football team head coach Lovie Smith speaks at an introductory press conference, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Smith becomes 1 of 5 minority head coaches with Texans hire

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 08, 2022 04:21 PM EST

FILE - Houston Texans associate head coach/defensive coordinator Lovie Smith looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sept. 19, 2021. The Texans are in talks with Smith for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meetings told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, because the team had not announced that Smith would be hired. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 07, 2022 03:10 PM EST

FILE - Houston Texans associate head coach/defensive coordinator Lovie Smith looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sept. 19, 2021. The Texans are in talks with Smith for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meetings told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team had not announced that Smith had interviewed for the job. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
AP source: Texans in talks with Lovie Smith about top job

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 06, 2022 10:20 PM 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 quarterback Justin Herbert (10) signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers' Herbert aims for consistency with playoffs on line

By Joe Reedy Jan. 07, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Staley, Chargers seeking more consistency on offense

By Joe Reedy Nov. 15, 2021 06:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley watches action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
4th down aggressiveness increasing rapidly across NFL

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2021 05:41 AM EST

Rivera, McDermott nominees for Salute to Service Award

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2021 10:14 AM EST
Coaches Ron Rivera and Sean McDermott, standout players Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle and Demario Davis, team owner Arthur Blank, and the Houston Texans...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Chargers' Herbert taking recent rough stretch in stride

By Joe Reedy Nov. 05, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Herbert can't solve Pats' zone D in 2nd straight rough game

By Greg Beacham Oct. 31, 2021 09:32 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Chargers' Ekeler questionable vs. Patriots due to hip injury

By Joe Reedy Oct. 29, 2021 05:44 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Herbert, Chargers surging with 4-2 record at bye week

By Joe Reedy Oct. 21, 2021 05:50 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert's Chargers host Mayfield's Browns in key AFC battle

By Joe Reedy Oct. 07, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Chargers' Allen will see familiar foes on Raiders' defense

By Joe Reedy Oct. 01, 2021 08:01 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles won 30-24. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Carr, Herbert likely to factor in late stages Monday night

By Joe Reedy Sep. 30, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

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

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 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