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FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning talks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in East Rutherford, N.J. Eli Manning has won the Pro Football Writers of America's Good Guy Award for his cooperation with the media. Manning, who retired after the 2019 season, has been lauded for years for his dealings with local and national media. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, FIle)
Eli Manning wins football writers' Good Guy Award

By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2020 01:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay stands on the sideline during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals n Los Angeles. McVay wrapped up the Rams' virtual offseason program this week. He could have kept going for another two weeks, but the head coach feels the Rams got plenty of work done in this unusual NFL spring. He still hasn't seen most of his players in person this spring, and he doesn't know when he'll see them next. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
LA Story: Rams, Chargers to appear on 'Hard Knocks'

By Joe Reedy Jun. 18, 2020 01:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Kaepernick was a second-round draft pick in 2011 who the next year led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. By 2016, he had begun kneeling on the sideline at games during the national anthem to protest social injustice and police brutality.  Soon after, he was gone from the NFL, and he has not played since. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Lynn: Kaepernick fits Chargers style but no workouts planned

By Joe Reedy Jun. 17, 2020 02:00 PM EDT

Jonathan Taylor among 3 draft picks to sign with Colts

May. 15, 2020 12:21 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts signed three more draft picks Friday: running back Jonathan Taylor out of Wisconsin, quarterback Jacob Eason of...

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Friday, May 8, 2020, would have marked the first time Herbert walked on to the Los Angeles Chargers practice field. But with the coronavirus pandemic shutting down NFL facilities, he is using other ways to try and work with future teammates. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Chargers top pick Herbert focusing on playbook at minicamp

By Joe Reedy May. 08, 2020 07:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, then- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Carson, Calif. Jacoby Brissett's role has changed. Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich doesn't believe anything else will with his now backup quarterback. Brissett lost the starting job two weeks ago when the Colts agreed to sign free agent Philip Rivers to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Colts' Rivers named head coach-in-waiting at Alabama HS

May. 08, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

Chargers make hiring of Hamilton as QB coach official

May. 05, 2020 06:55 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers hired Pep Hamilton as quarterbacks coach on Tuesday. Hamilton was head coach and general...

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, DC Defenders head coach Pep Hamilton looks on during an XFL football game against the Seattle Dragons in Washington. The Los Angeles Chargers are hiring Hamilton as quarterbacks coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Thursday, April 30, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by The Athletic, has not been officially announced by the team. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
AP Source: Chargers hiring Hamilton as quarterbacks coach

By Joe Reedy Apr. 30, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (86) celebrates a catch as Kansas City Chiefs safety Armani Watts (23) watches during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Henry has signed his franchise tag with the Chargers, but the tight end remains optimistic that a long-term extension can still be reached. Henry said during a conference call on Wednesday, April 29, that both sides made progress before things were put on pause for draft preparations. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chargers TE Henry optimistic extension can be reached

By Joe Reedy Apr. 29, 2020 07:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray walks in the bench area during an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Waco, Texas. Murray was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Chargers won't put pressure on Herbert to start immediately

By Joe Reedy Apr. 25, 2020 07:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Taylor was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts find new potential weapons in draft to help Rivers

By Michael Marot Apr. 25, 2020 07:37 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Antonio Gandy-Golden is selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round in the NFL football draft Saturday, April 25, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Led by LSU, Alabama, SEC players dominate remote NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 25, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) breaks up a pass intended for Michigan tight end Nick Eubanks during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. McKinney was chosen by the New York Giants in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Pitch and catch: Round 2 of NFL draft heavy on receivers

By Barry Wilner Apr. 24, 2020 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2020, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Indianapolis. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts grab USC WR Pittman, Wisconsin RB Taylor in 2nd round

By Michael Marot Apr. 24, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Justin Herbert, center right, celebrates during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. The Los Angeles Chargers selected Herbert with the sixth pick. (NFL via AP)
Chargers take QB Justin Herbert 6th, LB Kenneth Murray 23rd

By Joe Reedy Apr. 23, 2020 09:42 PM EDT

CORRECTS LOCATION TO THE PLAINS, OHIO, INSTEAD OF ATHENS, OHIO - In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow appears in The Plains, Ohio, during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
For all the changes, NFL draft kind of looked, well, normal

By Barry Wilner Apr. 23, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
The Latest: SEC breaks draft record with 15 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants' 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis. GM Ernie Accorsi got Eli Manning from San Diego in 2004. The deal for the No. 1 overall pick (Manning) saw the Giants send Philip Rivers, the No. 4 overall pick, a 2004 third-rounder, and a first- and fifth-rounder in ‘05 to the Chargers. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
LT and Eli _ and lots of first-round flops in Giants drafts

By Tom Canavan Apr. 21, 2020 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 1992, file photo, Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Jay Schroeder is sacked for a 5-yard loss by San Diego Charger inside linebacker Junior Seau (55) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. San Diego went for the hometown pick in 1990, selecting Oceanside native and Southern California standout Seau fifth overall. He ended up becoming one of the most popular players in franchise history with 12 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill, File)
Hall of Famers Seau, Dean stand out as Chargers' top picks

By Joe Reedy Apr. 21, 2020 02:41 PM EDT

Louisville offensive lineman Mekhi Becton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chargers in pursuit of new franchise quarterback in draft

By Joe Reedy Apr. 16, 2020 03:32 PM EDT