Chargers Team Report
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:35:31 PDT)

The commotion from the start of free agency is in full bloom, and, as expected, the Chargers are in full retreat.

Maybe that's a bit of a stretch but know this: the Chargers seldom make a big splash in the free-agency pool.

"We are always players in the free agency market," Chargers general manager A. J Smith said. "We're just not big players for the big-money guys."

There was a time not that long ago the Chargers would chase and acquire the likes of defensive end Marcus Wiley and wide receiver David Boston. But since Smith has come aboard—he is entering his seventh season as the general manager—the emphasis has been building through the draft.

Although after the first wave of free agents sign, Smith has been known to enter the market on his terms.

Ask an NFL'er: The out-of-control Toyota Prius
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:53:19 PDT)
Owners of the Toyota Prius, even ones that have been repaired, are reporting that their cars are still...

Whitehurst Has Offers From Cards, Seahawks
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:17:43 PDT)
San Diego Chargers third-string QB Charlie Whitehurst, a restricted free agent, has received contract offers...

Tomlinson, others forced to retire elsewhere
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:38:00 PDT)
LaDainian Tomlinson is the latest Hall of Fame-bound star whose career will end in a strange setting.

CB Strickland agrees to 2-year deal with Bolts
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:09:31 PST)
The Chargers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with free agent cornerback Donald Strickland. Strickland started two of the 11 games in which he played for the New York Jets last season, but was plagued by injuries. He dealt with a lingering quadriceps injury, a concussion and a broken pinkie during the season, and suffered a groin injury in the AFC championship game at Indianapolis.

No Vikings deal yet for Tomlinson
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:28:45 PST)
Free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson visited the Minnesota Vikings Thursday and apparently left without a...

AP Sources: Tomlinson leaves Vikings without deal, headed to visit Jets
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:00 PST)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.

Derek Anderson joining Seahawks?
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:05:56 PST)
Quarterback Seneca Wallace recently was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Cleveland Browns for a lowly...

LaDainian Tomlinson set to visit Vikings, coach cites 'great conversation'
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:19:00 PST)
MINNEAPOLIS - LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:11 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Broncos continue beefing up line with signing of free agents Green, Williams
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:00 PST)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos continued beefing up their defensive line, signing unrestricted free agents Jamal Williams and Jarvis Green on Tuesday.

Michael Vick says he humbled by award, but protesters say he's undeserving
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:35:00 PST)
BALTIMORE - Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honoured Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.

Vikings after LaDainian Tomlinson?
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:52:31 PST)
The Minnesota Vikings are apparently interested in signing free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson,...

Chargers claim RB Mason off waivers from Redskins
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:18:25 PST)
The Chargers have claimed running back Marcus Mason off waivers from the Washington Redskins, beginning the process of restocking their backfield. Mason spent most of his first two NFL seasons on the practice squads of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens. He played in nine games last season for the Redskins, gaining 127 yards on 32 carries.

Browsing through free agency's on-sale rack
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:51:17 PST)
The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and while we're not quite at the "bargain bin"...

Raiders bring back free agent OL Khalif Barnes with one-year deal
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:35:00 PST)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract on Friday.

Chargers agree to terms of two-year deals with Wilson, Boone
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:19:00 PST)
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with tight end Kris Wilson and defensive end Alfonso Boone.

Chargers agree to terms with Wilson, Boone
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:04:55 PST)
The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with tight end Kris Wilson and defensive end Alfonso Boone. Both received two-year contracts. Wilson just completed his second season with the Chargers, catching four passes for 28 yards, with one touchdown. Boone joined the Chargers last year and started four of 13 games played.

Antonio Cromartie eager to put issues behind him and get fresh start with Jets
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:59:00 PST)
NEW YORK - Antonio Cromartie hung up the phone and got excited.

Free agency brings Sharper back to earth
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:31:00 PST)
Shortly after helping the Saints win the Super Bowl, Darren Sharper could be playing elsewhere.

Chargers' Sproles now on trading block
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:39:46 PST)
The San Diego Chargers were expected to let running back Darren Sproles walk off into the night and be an...

Jets agree in principle with Chargers to acquire CB Antonio Cromartie
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:34:00 PST)
NEW YORK - It just got a lot tougher to throw against the New York Jets.

Chargers keep Sproles, release DT Williams
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:33:39 PST)
Speedy little Darren Sproles is staying with the San Diego Chargers, after all. The Chargers placed the maximum first- and third-round tender on Sproles on Thursday, one of two surprise moves in the hours before free agency began. The Chargers also released tackle Jamal Williams, a 12-year veteran who has been the run-stuffing anchor of the defensive line.