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Chargers CB Chris Harris Jr. Playing With Chip On Shoulder
For nine seasons, cornerback Chris Harris Jr. terrorized the Chargers offense. Even Philip Rivers would jaw at him, though Harris hardly talked back and always let his play do the talking. Harris has always played with a chip on his shoulder. He went to Kansas State and balled out, but he wasn’t drafted, then worked hard to make the...
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Chargers RB Austin Ekeler Using His Journey To Inspire Backfield Prospects
During OTAs in 2017, a player on the field, who wore a single-digit jersey, stood out because of the plays he made on the field at Chargers Park. In the NFL, it is rare for a single-digit jersey to turn into a double-digit one. Number three didn’t care. He did everything that was asked of him from the coaches. That…
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Chargers Mike Pouncey Cleared To Play In 2020
After months of rehab, Chargers center Mike Pouncey received clearance from his doctor to play in 2020. “I feel great,” Pouncey said on a Zoom call. “It’s still a process coming back from neck surgery, so I’m just in the rehab stages. But yes, if you were to ask the doctor that did my surgery, I’ve been cleared to...
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Chargers Defense Will “Mix Things Up” In 2020
The 2019 season was a bag of mixed emotions for the Chargers on the field. The defense had games like holding the Packers to 11 points and games where they allowed the Vikings to put up 39 points. Things could change this season. Gus Bradley’s defense finished top six in total yards allowed and top five in passing yards allowed….
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Chargers TE Hunter Henry Optimistic About New Deal
The Chargers franchise tagged tight end Hunter Henry to a one-year deal worth $10.6 million on March 13. He signed the deal, but hopes to stay with the team long term. “It’s definitely a blessing to get the franchise tag,” Henry stated Wednesday on a conference call with reporters. “It only being one year, definitely we’re going to try to…
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Chargers Have Made Moves To Fix Offensive Line
Since the start of free agency, there has been a lot of movement around the NFL. The Chargers started making moves February 4 when they hired offensive line coach James Campen. “I am really excited about that,” explained Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn. “I thought James (Campen) did a good job in Cleveland last year. I thought he did a…
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Chargers Beef Up Defensive Line With Signing Of Linval Joseph
It is no secret that the Chargers haven’t been able to stop the run in the last few seasons. On Wednesday, they signed free agent defensive tackle Linval Joseph to a two-year deal worth $17 million. Joseph, 31, has been a member of the Minnesota Vikings defense since 2014. While with the Vikings he was a two-time pro bowler (2016,…
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Chargers Land Rival Broncos Corner Chris Harris Jr.
the Chargers made a splash by landing former Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. on a two-year contract worth $20.25 million.
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Chargers to Colts: Philip Rivers Signs $25M Deal With New Team
This season will feel strange. For the first time in 14 seasons, number 17 will not be under center for the Chargers. Instead, Philip Rivers has agreed to a one-year deal worth $25 million with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Chargers Open To All Possibilities At Quarterback
This will be different. Whether in San Diego or Los Angeles, right before a Chargers home game the announcer would say, “at quarterback….PHILIP RIVERS!” The crowd would erupt because that was their quarterback. Now, heading into the 2020 season, no one is quite sure who the Chargers quarterback will be. After 16 seasons of seeing no. 17 under center, the…
