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Chargers | Cason agrees to five-year deal
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:45:51 -0700

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with CB Antoine Cason on a five-year deal. Cason is expected to receive $6 million guaranteed and around $12 million over the life of the contract. He is expected to sign Thursday, July 24.

Chargers | Cason close to terms
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:25:55 -0700

Updating previous reports, Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers CB Antoine Cason is close to agreeing on terms of a contract and there is optimism there should be a deal soon.

Chargers | Hardwick likely to be placed on PUP
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:24:55 -0700

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (foot) will likely be placed on the physically unable to perform list Wednesday, July 23, or Thursday, July 24. Hardwick said he should he shouldn't be on the PUP by the end of training camp.

Chargers | Parker released
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:14:34 -0700

Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports the San Diego Chargers released WR Eric Parker Wednesday, July 23.

Chargers | Parker expected to be released
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:16:53 -0700

ESPNews reports the San Diego Chargers are expected to release WR Eric Parker Friday, July 25.

Chargers | Castillo agrees to extension
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:49:00 -0700

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers and DL Luis A. Castillo have agreed to a five-year contract extension with $18 million in guaranteed money and potentially up to $43 million in new money over the life of the deal.

Chargers | Gates unsure if he'll be ready for season opener
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:42:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) is not sure if he will be able to play in the regular season opener Sept. 7. Gates tested his toe for the third time Monday, July 21, and saw progress compared to his previous two workouts.

Chargers | Turner optimistic Gates will be ready for season opener
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:34:13 -0700

Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner is optimistic TE Antonio Gates (toe) will be ready for the start of the regular season. "That's the plan all the way along, and he's on schedule. I would think if he doesn't have a setback there's a good chance that would happen," Turner said.

Chargers | Parker not at team complex Monday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:42:19 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers WR Eric Parker was not at the team's complex Monday, July 21, and his tenure with the team could end within the next couple of days.

Chargers | Hardwick making progress
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:40:51 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (foot) is making progress from offseason foot surgery, according to head coach Norv Turner. He is a candidate to be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Chargers | Rivers says he's fully recovered
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:40:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers (knee) said he is fully recovered from the torn anterior cruciate ligament that required surgery. Rivers said, "I've been going full-go now for over a month. There's nothing I can't do. There are times throughout the day I can't tell which knee I hurt."

Chargers | Waters underwent knee surgery Friday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:39:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said LB Anthony Waters (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on his left knee Friday, July 18. He will be sidelined two to three weeks.

Chargers | Gates tests toe Monday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:27:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) tested his surgically repaired left big toe Monday, July 21, at training camp and said it is about 65 to 70 percent healed. He tested the toe by running and cutting. "Obviously, it's a process. I'm a lot better than I felt a month ago. I can say that. I have no determinant on when and how fast I'll be coming back. But right now, I feel good. It's a little sore, but it's tolerable," Gates said.

Chargers | Cason to miss start of camp
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:43:15 -0700

Updating a previous report, ESPNews reports San Diego Chargers CB Antoine Cason has yet to sign a contract with the team and will miss the start of training camp.

Chargers | Cason's status for camp uncertain
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:54:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers first-round draft pick CB Antoine Cason may not be signed before the start of training camp. "I'm not sure. It doesn't look like it as of now," Cason said by phone Sunday, July 20. "I don't know."

Chargers | Cason only draft choice unsigned
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:02:07 -0700

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers first-round draft pick CB Antoine Cason is the team's only unsigned draft pick. The Chargers and Cason's agent have not spoken substantively in more than a week. Both sides could resume talks, however, according to sources, after the New York Jets signed first-round draft pick TE Dustin Keller. Keller was the 30th overall selection in the NFL Draft, while Cason was the 27th overall pick.

Chargers | Tribble agrees to terms
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:59:27 -0700

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with sixth-round draft pick CB DeJuan Tribble on a four-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Chargers | Hester agrees to terms
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:48:54 -0700

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with third-round draft pick RB Jacob Hester on a four-year contract with a signing bonus of $833,000, according to sources.

Chargers | Tomlinson thinks Favre was forced to retire early
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:57:39 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson told Bloomberg Television that he thinks retired QB Brett Favre was forced to retire before he was ready to do so. Tomlinson stated that he thinks the Green Bay Packers are doing the wrong thing by refusing to release Favre if he wants to play for another team.

Chargers | Tomlinson campaigning to be No. 1 fantasy pick
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:42:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson was campaigning in New York to be the No. 1 pick in fantasy football leagues. He shook hands, handed out bumper stickers and appeared on talk shows. He also gave ads to the media and sent volunteers to major cities to hand out leaflets to help promote FOXSports.com's fantasy games.

Chargers | F. Dean to enter team's Hall of Fame
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:48:36 -0700

The San Diego Chargers announced Tuesday, July 15, that former DL Fred Dean has been selected to the team's Hall of Fame. Dean becomes the 34th member to earn the honor. The formal induction ceremony will take place at halftime of the Chargers game Oct. 12 against the New England Patriots.

Chargers | Cromartie changes agents
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:51:13 -0700

Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie recently signed with agent Gary Wichard. Cromartie said he wanted to go with an agent that had more experience with bigger contracts.

Chargers | Rivers to have street named after him
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:53:27 -0700

The News Courier reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers will be honored by his former high school in Alabama by having a street named after him. Athens High School will name one of the campus streets Philip Rivers Drive. The naming ceremony will be held Saturday, July 12.

Chargers | Parker unlikely to be traded
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:50:58 -0700

Bucky Brooks, of SportsIllustrated.com, reports San Diego Chargers WR Eric Parker (toe) is unlikely to be traded but may be released by the start of training camp.

Chargers | C. Clark signs contract
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:48:16 -0700

The San Diego Chargers announced they have signed OT Corey Clark to a four-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Chargers | M. Thomas signs contract
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:45:27 -0700

The San Diego Chargers announced they have signed RB Marcus B. Thomas to a four-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Chargers | Team announces training camp date
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:47:33 -0700

The San Diego Chargers announced Friday, June 27, that they will open training camp Friday, July 25.

Chargers | Waters could challenge Smith
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:01:08 -0700

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports San Diego Chargers LB Anthony Waters could challenge LB Derek M. Smith for an inside linebacker position while LB Stephen Cooper serves his four-game suspension.

Chargers | Oliver to compete for spot as nickel cornerback
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:34 -0700

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports San Diego Chargers CB Paul Oliver is expected to compete with CB Antoine Cason for the nickel cornerback spot.

Chargers | Cason could win spot as nickel cornerback
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:48:49 -0700

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports San Diego Chargers CB Antoine Cason could beat out CB Paul Oliver as the nickel cornerback.

Chargers | Parker on the trading block?
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:38:05 -0700

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers have fielded calls from several teams regarding the services of WR Eric Parker, according to sources. Parker is expected to be either traded or released by the start of training camp. The Cleveland Browns are among the teams that have shown interest in Parker. The Chargers are believed to be asking for a draft pick somewhere in the final three rounds.

Chargers | Shologan released
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:07 -0700

The San Diego Chargers released DL Keith Shologan Friday, June 20.

Chargers | Race released
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:59:20 -0700

The San Diego Chargers released RB Germaine Race Friday, June 20.

Chargers | Manu released
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:58:09 -0700

The San Diego Chargers released OG Charles Manu Friday, June 20.

Chargers | Franks released
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:51:32 -0700

The San Diego Chargers released CB Stanley Franks Friday, June 20.

Chargers | M. Jones signs
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:16:32 -0700

The San Diego Chargers signed free-agent WR Mark Jones (Buccaneers) to a one-year deal Friday, June 20. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Chargers | Tomlinson promoting game in London
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:11:48 -0700

Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson arrived in London Tuesday, June 17, to promote the Chargers game against the New Orleans Saints to be held at Wembley Stadium Oct. 26. He was joined by Saints RB Reggie Bush.

Chargers | Sproles could compete for No. 2 job
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:32:50 -0700

SDBoltReport.com reports San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles could compete for the No. 2 running back spot on the roster.

Chargers | Thomas should battle for playing time
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:32:24 -0700

Samantha Fillerup, of SDBoltReport.com, reports San Diego Chargers RB Marcus B. Thomas should battle for playing time with RB Jacob Hester.

Chargers | Thomas should make roster
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:31:41 -0700

Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB Marcus B. Thomas should make the roster as a fifth running back and special teams player.

Chargers | Hester appears to be heir apparent to Turner
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:32:37 -0700

Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB Jacob Hester appears to be the heir apparent to Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner. Hester will be counted on to be the backup to RB LaDainian Tomlinson.

Chargers | Rivers ahead of schedule
Sat, 7 Jun 2008 12:02:30 -0700

Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers (knee) is just four-plus months removed from surgery to repair his torn ACL but has been running at full-speed for a month. He has been taking regular doses of snaps with the first-string offense during workouts at the team's offseason coaching sessions. While he is wearing a brace and is a bit more conscious of the injury, Rivers said there are times he forgets anything is wrong. Rivers is ahead of schedule with the recovery but the team is not going to do anything with him that could result in a setback.

Chargers | Working with Rivers
Sat, 7 Jun 2008 11:59:26 -0700

Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said offensive coordinator Clarence Shelmon and quarterbacks coach John Ramsdell have been working with QB Philip Rivers (knee) closely. They are focused on the cerebral part of the game, including terms of technique and reviewing every offensive play from last season.

Chargers | Newberry signs one-year deal
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00:56 -0700

The San Diego Chargers announced they have signed free-agent OL Jeremy Newberry (Raiders) to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Chargers | 40,000 tickets for game in London sold
Thu, 29 May 2008 14:23:30 -0700

KFFL has learned 40,000 tickets for the game between the San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints, which will be played at Wembley Stadium in London, England, were sold in 90 minutes Thursday, May 29. The NFL released an additional 5,000 tickets to go on sale immediately because of the demand for tickets.