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Patriots, Bucs, Jets set pace; Bears settle for QB & more early reactions

The proactive Patriots filled big holes in the opening days of NFL free agency while the Buccaneers worked to keep their Super Bowl roster intact around Tom Brady. Meanwhile, Chicago can't catch a break in its pursuit of a viable starting quarterback.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL salary cap cuts 2021: Team-by-team tracker of players released into NFL free agency

The NFL has set its salary cap at $182.5 million for 2021. With a significant $15.7 million decrease from the 2020 number of $198.2 million, that's left teams scrambling to make cuts that will help them get under the cap for the upcoming season.

Vinnie Iyer

The NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks in salary, guaranteed money and total contract value

Here are the 10 highest-paid QBs in the NFL based on three different criteria.

Vinnie Iyer

Von Miller's best fits if Broncos release star pass rusher include Browns, Washington

The Broncos have a tough decision to make with eight-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Von Miller.

Vinnie Iyer

SN Mock Draft: How Carson Wentz trade will reshape first round

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projecting pick Nos. 1-32 explores the ripple effects of Carson Wentz's trade from the Eagles to the Colts plus other Round 1 quarterback implications.

Vinnie Iyer

Ex-NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson found dead at 38

Jackson spent 12 seasons in the NFL, including the last five of his career in Tampa Bay. The cause of death has not been determined.

Jackie Spiegel

NFL world mourns loss of Marty Schottenheimer

Schottenheimer, who won 200 games as an NFL head coach, died after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Joe Rivera

NFL QB carousel: Projecting the starter for all 32 teams in 2021

It is not a stretch to say half of the NFL's 32 teams could have a different starting quarterback next season. Here's a breakdown of how the league's QB landscape might look after free agency, trades and the 2021 NFL Draft.

Bill Bender

Ranking the NFL's new head coaches

Here's a ranking for the NFL's head coaching hires during the 2021 offseason cycle, from stability in New York to Houston's big problem.

Vinnie Iyer

Philip Rivers announces NFL retirement

The former Chargers and Colts QB will now have plenty of time to spend with all of his kids.

Joe Rivera

SN Mock Draft: Justin Fields falls to Falcons after Jets skip QB

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projects pick Nos. 1-28 after the NFL divisional playoffs, including a big shakeup early after Trevor Lawrence goes to the Jaguars and Urban Meyer as expected.

Vinnie Iyer

Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees: Inside the numbers

Tom Brady and Drew Brees first met in 1999. The 40-something QBs rekindle their competitive rivalry Sunday in the first of two historic matchups this season.

Bill Bender

NFL Draft order 2021: Updated list of picks for every non-playoff team after Week 17

The conclusion of Week 17 means the first 18 picks in the 2021 NFL Draft are in their final order. The Jaguars and Jets will lead off proceedings, as long as there aren't any trades.

Billy Heyen

Lynn fired by LA Chargers

Anthony Lynn will not be back as head coach of the Chargers, having gone 33-31 in the regular season while in the job.

Rob Lancaster

NFL Draft order 2021: Updated list of picks for every non-playoff team after Week 17

The conclusion of Week 17 means the first 18 picks in the 2021 NFL Draft are in their final order. The Jaguars and Jets will lead off proceedings, as long as there aren't any trades.

Billy Heyen

Who is the Chiefs' backup quarterback with Patrick Mahomes sitting out Week 17?

The Kansas City Chiefs are resting Patrick Mahomes in Week 17 with the AFC's No. 1 seed locked up. Chad Henne will start in his place against the Chargers.

Billy Heyen

Updated 2021 NFL Draft order: Jaguars clinch No. 1 pick, Trevor Lawrence after Jets win again

The Jets won again in Week 16, clinching the No. 1 pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars. That likely means Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is heading to the Jags.

Billy Heyen

SN's latest mock draft for 2021

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft keeps six quarterbacks in the first round, topped with the flip at the top between Jacksonville and New York. Also, Philadelphia and New England grab needed downfield playmakers from the Crimson Tide.

Vinnie Iyer

Gruden unsure over Carr injury

After a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden discussed his quarterbacks.

Dejan Kalinic

Herbert praises Chargers' receivers after tying TD record

The Los Angeles quarterback had praise for his teammates after he tied Baker Mayfield's record for touchdown passes by a rookie.

Stats Perform News

Derek Carr injury update: Raiders QB injures groin, replaced by Marcus Mariota

Carr pulled up while scrambling in the first quarter. Backup QB Marcus Mariota was tapped to replace him.

Tom Gatto

Will the Chargers fire Anthony Lynn?

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has made a number of questionable coaching decisions during the 2020 NFL season that have people wondering whether Los Angeles will fire Lynn.

Billy Heyen

SN's latest mock draft for 2021

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft has both the Cowboys and Eagles thinking defense with their surprisingly high picks, while the Steelers and 49ers find eventual replacements for their franchise quarterbacks.

Vinnie Iyer

Week 13 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season, Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay avenge a 2019 loss to Philadelphia, while Seattle, New England and San Francisco continue their playoff pushes.

Vinnie Iyer

Week 12 Steelers-Ravens FanDuel Picks

The Steelers and Ravens are facing off on Wednesday in a long-awaited showdown. If you're putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.

Jacob Camenker

Updated 2021 NFL Draft order: Cowboys, Eagles, Chargers improve outlook with losses

The Jets, Jaguars and Bengals are ruining the 2021 NFL Draft order suspense, but that's not stopping the Cowboys, Chargers and Panthers from improving their draft stock with losses.

Billy Heyen

NFL power rankings for Week 13

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results heading into Week 13 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

Herbert to face fellow rookie Tua

We run through some of the standout Stats Perform data ahead of the first game between rookie QBs Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa.

Chris Myson

Broncos confirm COVID-19 case

A Denver Broncos player is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19, as are two other players deemed to be close contacts.

Rob Lancaster

Brees revels in Saints comeback

The New Orleans Saints did it the hard way against the Los Angeles Chargers, which Drew Brees said can only be a positive for the team.

Peter Hanson

Saints rally past Chargers in OT

The New Orleans Saints rallied past the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

NFL mock draft 2021: Jets, Broncos, Vikings all go QB

Sporting News' updated mock draft finds new franchise quarterbacks for three teams floundering to start the 2020 season. Plus, the Giants, Falcons and Bengals add defensive stars in the top 10.

Vinnie Iyer

Tyrod Taylor has lung punctured in freak accident involving Chargers team doctor

A painkiller injection gone wrong has sidelined the Los Angeles quarterback indefinitely.

Joe Rivera

NFL power rankings for Week 3

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 3 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

Pouncey to miss rest of NFL season

The Los Angeles Chargers announced Mike Pouncey, 31, is set to have a season-ending operation after being placed on injured reserve.

Sacha Pisani

Will there be fans at NFL games in 2020?

The NFL is allowing each of its 32 teams and local lawmakers to determine whether fans can attend football games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a team-by-team breakdown, updated with the latest news.

Tadd Haislop

Chargers coach Lynn had coronavirus

As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare for the 2020 season, Anthony Lynn told his players he previously had COVID-19 and they might get it.

Ben Spratt

Lynn 'excited' about Bosa's deal

Anthony Lynn revelled in the news of Joey Bosa's new contract in Los Angeles.

Sacha Pisani

Chargers: No Kaepernick workout plans

The Chargers still have Colin Kaepernick on a workout list but there are no plans to bring him in just yet.

Peter Hanson

NFL GM rankings 2020: Best, worst decision-makers in the league

NFL general managers can both rise fast and fall hard. Here's how we have them ranked, 1-32, with the leaders of last year's Super Bowl teams deservingly on top.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL training camp openings remain on schedule

The league is sticking with its initial timetable for now as teams work out plans for players to return to facilities.

Tom Gatto

Trump weighs in on Kaepernick's hopes of NFL return

The president said the former 49ers quarterback "has to play well."

Tom Gatto

Chargers officially interested in signing Kaepernick

Anthony Lynn has not spoken with Kaepernick, but the coach confirmed the 32-year-old would be on the workout list should Los Angeles decide to sign another quarterback.

Tadd Haislop

Rivers irked by 2019 criticism

Philip Rivers acknowledged he made "some very costly mistakes" last year but is certain he can still perform in the NFL.

Ben Spratt

Ex-NFL WR Caldwell dead - reports

The New England Patriots said they were "deeply saddened" to hear news of former wide receiver Reche Caldwell's death.

Sporting News

Lynn: Kaepernick's message got lost

People completely misunderstood what Colin Kaepernick was trying to do with his 2016 protests, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said.

Nicholas McGee

Chargers explain not signing Newton

Former league MVP Cam Newton remains unsigned, but the Chargers did take a good look at him.

Chris Myson

NFL power rankings: Buccaneers, Bills join top tier

With the 2020 NFL Draft completed and most key free agents signed, here are Sporting News' latest NFL power rankings, updated with each team's offseason moves.

Vinnie Iyer

Von Miller on having COVID-19

Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller vowed to "do whatever I have to do" after being diagnosed with coronavirus.

Liam Blackburn

Chargers or bust for Cam as starter

The Los Angeles Chargers are the only team in the NFL that could give Cam Newton the chance to start right away.

Nicholas McGee

NFL free agency tracker: The 10 best available free agents still unsigned in 2020

Several good players are still available in 2020 NFL free agency.

Tadd Haislop

NFL franchise tag tracker: Which players were tagged in 2020?

Sporting News is tracking the NFL players who received the franchise tag from their teams.

Austin Anderson

Ekeler wants Brady at Chargers

After Philip Rivers ended his long stint as the Chargers' starting quarterback, Austin Ekeler wants Tom Brady to be his successor.

Liam Blackburn

Trading for Joe Burrow: What would it take to get No. 1 pick in NFL Draft from Bengals?

If another team offers a trade Cincinnati can't refuse, could the top QB in the 2020 NFL Draft be had? Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond examines the scenarios.

Jeff Diamond

Rivers enters free agency

Veteran quarterback Philip Rivers is unsure what the future holds after ending his long record-breaking spell with the Chargers.

Peter Thompson

Will Bengals pass on Joe Burrow?

Here are five teams who should at least consider trading up to the No. 1 overall pick to select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Patriots, Raiders, Cowboys, Giants go defense

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with the actual draft fewer than three months away.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Dolphins, Panthers get Bengals' QB leftovers

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Redskins pass on Young

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order for the first round. Where will the top prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings: Packers, Chiefs, Seahawks rise

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 16 arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL picks, predictions for Week 13

In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season, Pittsburgh wins its chippy rematch against Cleveland. Plus, Minnesota escapes Seattle with a victory, and Green Bay takes care of business in New York.

Tadd Haislop

NFL mock draft 2020: Tua Tagovailoa drops out of first round

Here is our latest 2020 NFL mock draft in the wake of a hip injury to Tua Tagovailoa, a possible No. 1 overall pick who now could slide out of the first round entirely.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings Week 12

Here are our updated NFL power rankings as Week 12 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

Rivers: I must be be better

Veteran quarterback Philip Rivers has now thrown 16 turnovers in a difficult season and he knows that is not good enough.

Peter Thompson

Chiefs overcome Chargers in Mexico

The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 7-4 after overcoming the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico.

Dejan Kalinic

Gruden thrilled with Ferrell impact

Clelin Ferrell's season sack total increased from one to 3.5 after he had a starring role in the Raiders' thrilling win over the Chargers.

Chris Myson

Raiders edge Chargers in thriller

Josh Jacobs' late touchdown helped the Oakland Raiders overcome the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dejan Kalinic

Chargers owner dismisses report

Dean Spanos strongly denied speculation the Los Angeles Chargers could move to England.

Sacha Pisani

Seahawks soar past Buccaneers in OT

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson continued his MVP-calibre season by tying a career high with five touchdown passes for the Seahawks.

Sacha Pisani

NFL power rankings

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the latest developments around the league as Week 9 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

Child booed for Halloween choice

Trubisky is not the most popular player in Chicago right now.

Thomas Lott

Lynn reveals running back plan

Lynn said of Gordon, who ended his 64-day holdout last week: "I don't want to put him in there and play him too much.

Chelsea Howard

Starting QBs since Kaepernick

Each NFL team has played at least 35 games since Colin Kaepernick's last appearance, and 80 different quarterbacks have been starters.

Liam Blackburn

Gordon could play vs. Dolphins

With Chargers short at running back, Melvin Gordon could make season debut earlier than expected after ending contract holdout.

Ameer Tyree

Gordon to 'play somewhere' in 2019

Gordon, who has yet to play this season as he continues his contract holdout, added that "it would be a waste of talent" if he didn't play.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Luck takes out full-page ad

"It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the Colts and the city of Indianapolis on the world's stage," Luck wrote.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Gordon prepared to sit out season

The Chargers and their running back have not made any progress toward reaching a new contract.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Kyler Murray shines in debut

The 2019 NFL Draft's No. 1 pick completed his first six passes for 44 yards and a 92.9 quarterback rating in a debut he called "smooth."

Bob Hille

Melvin Gordon trade rumours

Should your NFL team trade for Melvin Gordon? The process of elimination reveals only two destinations that would make sense for both Gordon and the acquiring team.

Vinnie Iyer

Melvin Gordon contract update

Gordon, 26, was placed on the reserve/did not report list Wednesday after he did not arrive at training camp.

Chelsea Howard

Melvin Gordon would be foolish to follow Le'Veon Bell's path

Rather than being emboldened by the Bell holdout, the LA running back must understand what a costly mistake it was, despite mindless chatter to the contrary.

Jeff Diamond

Melvin Gordon addresses Chargers holdout: 'I want to get paid'

Gordon had informed the team that he will not report to training camp without a new contract and will demand a trade if he doesn't get one.

Kirstie Chiappelli

When does NFL training camp start in 2019? Dates, schedules, locations for all 32 teams

NFL training camp start dates vary from team to team in 2019. Find out when training camp starts for your team this year.

Tadd Haislop

New deal for Chargers QB Philip Rivers 'going to happen,' team owner says

"I don’t think the contract issue is a big thing for us or for him," Dean Spanos said Tuesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL Draft grades: Ranking the best, worst 2019 draft classes 1-32

Final results won't be known for a few years, but there is enough information already to make an early assessment of every team's selections.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL announces international games

London will host four NFL matches next season – including two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – with another game to be held in Mexico.

Chelsea Howard

AFC dominate NFC in blowout

Patrick Mahomes starred as the AFC defeated the NFC in the Pro-Bowl game in Orlando on Monday.

Ameer Tyree

Three takeaways from Patriots' win

If this had been a boxing match, the referee would have stopped it in the first half, as the Patriots rolled to a 35-7 halftime lead.

Arthur Weinstein

Ravens will not retain Mornhinweg

The Ravens finished the year 6-2 with Lamar Jackson at starting quarterback and completely changed their offense in the process.

Thomas Lott

Gronkowski is pushing past injuries

Rob Gronkowski said there were no excuses for the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs.

Alexis Mansanarez

Chargers have bold strategy to combat Patriots' Cordarrelle Patterson

The Chargers are taking an interesting approach to this weekend's NFL playoff matchup against the Patriots.

Jordan Heck

Brandon Mebane's daughter dies

Mebane's daughter, who was born in November, was diagnosed with a heart defect called trisomy 13.

Gabrielle McMillen

Flacco isn't having 'fun' as QB2

Sunday's wild-card game will see Joe Flacco back up rookie starter Lamar Jackson against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brady is playoff-ready

At age 41, Brady had one of his least-productive seasons in 2018.

Travis Durkee

Ravens shut down Chargers in NFL

Needing a win, the Baltimore Ravens delivered against the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL.

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL playoff scenarios: How Steelers, Vikings, others can clinch in Week 16

Multiple NFL playoff clinching scenarios are in play for Week 16. Here is how the NFL playoff picture looks as 2018 postseason gets closer.

Tadd Haislop

NFL releases 2019 Pro Bowl rosters

The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

Kelce makes catch worth $750,000

Kelce entered the matchup against Los Angeles with 1,159 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.

E.Jay Zarett

Hill questionable vs. Chargers

Hill enters Thursday's game as the NFL's second-leading receiver with 1,258 yards on 74 catches with 11 touchdowns.

Chelsea Howard

Brown shakes off QB's criticism

The Steelers' veteran receiver isn't concerned about Roethlisberger's criticism of his route running. In fact, Brown welcomes it.

Alexis Mansanarez

Joey Bosa injury update

Joey Bosa is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Thomas Lott

NFL moves 2 games to primetime

The NFL moved the Week 13 matchup between the Chargers, Steelers and the Week 14 contest pitting the Rams against the Bears into prime time.

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL rookie recap: Preseason Week 4

Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.

Alec Brzezinski

Rosen, Darnold highlight QBs

Josh Rosen entered Arizona's preseason opener with one minute left in the first quarter and played for the rest of the first half.

Alexis Mansanarez

Chargers GM hints at Antonio Gates

Tight end Antonio Gates' potential return to the Chargers makes so much sense, even the team's general manager admits it's "a natural fit."

Bob Hille

Anthony Lynn gets college degree

Many college students graduating this spring still have no idea what they want to do in life.

Arthur Weinstein

Chargers looking to kick special teams woes in 2018

The Chargers were one of the worst teams in the league in 2017 when it came to field goal attempts. They'll look to the future — and potentially the NFL Draft — to solve that problem.

Alex Marvez

NFL players vote Keenan Allen Comeback Players of the Year for 2017

After returning from a torn AFC for a career season with the Chargers, Keenan Allen's peers voted him Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year for 2017.

David Steele

Chargers NFL playoff scenarios: How LA can make playoffs in Week 17

For the Chargers, there are still three Week 17 scenarios in which they would make the playoffs. Here is what Los Angeles needs to happen in order to earn a wild-card spot in the AFC.

Tadd Haislop

NFL schedule: Week 17 game times, TV coverage

The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

AFC playoff picture: Ravens looking great; Chargers far from done

The playoff picture in the AFC looks great for the Ravens and Chargers even though both currently are on the outside looking in. Can the Titans and/or Bills hold on for postseason berths?

Vinnie Iyer

NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

Chargers vs. Chiefs: Score, results, highlights from Saturday night game in Kansas City

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Kansas City's 30-13 win over Los Angeles on Saturday.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL schedule: Week 15 game times, TV coverage

Week 15 brings an outstanding group of matchups, plus two Saturday games.

Skylar Rolstad

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones delivers postgame message of support, players say

Jerry Jones tells reporters he's "not shaken" after watching his team fall to 5-6 and deeper into the pack in the NFC playoff race.

Tom Gatto

For Chargers, winless did not mean hopeless; now they have playoffs in sight

Starting 0-4 did not doom the Chargers; with the thorough beating they handed the Cowboys on Thursday, they've crept back into the AFC West race.

David Steele

NFL Thanksgiving games 2017: Schedule, predictions, picks against spread

The NFL Thanksgiving game schedule in 2017 is loaded with games featuring playoff implications: Lions vs. Vikings, Cowboys vs. Chargers and Redskins vs. Giants.

Tadd Haislop

Chargers DE claims Patriots security guard 'assaulted' kid prior to game

Chargers defensive end Chris McCain has a weekly tradition of bringing a kid onto the field before every game, but he was stopped early Sunday.

Jordan Heck

Chargers' Joey Bosa ready for challenge of taming Tom Brady and Patriots

Being raised in South Florida, Joey Bosa said he became accustomed to New England “always whipping up on the (Miami) Dolphins.” It’s now Bosa’s turn to try to turn the tables for the suddenly red-hot Los Angeles Chargers.

Alex Marvez

Cowboys' season heading south no matter what happens with Ezekiel Elliott suspension

Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension by the NFL won't necessarily decide Dallas' fate in 2017, even if Elliott doesn't serve it. The Cowboys have too many other issues on and off the field.

Alex Marvez

Melvin Gordon senses 'tension' between Chargers, Raiders based on crowds

Melvin Gordon and the Chargers have not forgotten Week 15 of last season, when the Raiders and their fans spoiled one of the last games in San Diego. Los Angeles will seek revenge Sunday in Oakland.

Alex Marvez

Giants fooled themselves on Odell Beckham Jr., everything else in 2017

After going to the playoffs last year, the Giants thought the only thing holding them back was Odell Beckham Jr.'s immaturity. They thought very wrong.

David Steele

Chad Johnson, Terrell Owens ask Giants for a WR job following Odell Beckham's ankle injury

The Giants lost several wide receivers to injury on Sunday, so Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson asks for a job.

Jordan Heck

Eli Manning vs. Philip Rivers for Hall of Fame: One, both or neither?

SN asked eight Pro Football Hall of Fame voters the same questions: Who would get nod from you for Canton, Eli Manning or Philip Rivers? Both? Neither? Here are their varying answers.

Alex Marvez

Chiefs' Daniel Sorensen appears to throw vicious punch at Chargers WR

Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen made a questionable motion in an effort to tackle WR Tyrell Williams.

Jordan Heck

San Diego moving companies refusing to help Chargers move to L.A.

A group of moving companies in San Diego have banded together in protest of the Chargers move north to Los Angeles.

Ron Clements

Oops: New Chargers coach Anthony Lynn forgets team moved to Los Angeles

Anthony Lynn seemed to forget the Chargers now play in Los Angeles, not San Diego, to open his introductory news conference Tuesday.

Gabrielle McMillen

Philip Rivers feels 'numb' after Chargers move to LA

The quarterback will have to get used to the switch.

Jordan Heck

Chargers officially bolt San Diego for Los Angeles

Chargers owner Dean Spanos announced Thursday that he will move the team to Los Angeles.

Ron Clements

Chargers fan tosses eggs at facility following move to L.A. announcement

The Chargers' facility was egged Wednesday night.

Jordan Heck

Fan egged Chargers facility

The Chargers' facility was egged Wednesday night.

Jordan Heck

Chargers to announce move to Los Angeles, report says

Unable to reach an agreement with San Diego city officials on a new stadium, Chargers owner Dean Spanos has reportedly decided to join the Rams in LA.

Ron Clements

LaDainian Tomlinson headlines Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Tomlinson, Brian Dawkins and Jason Taylor were the three finalists in their first year of eligibility.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Playoff field set with streaking Packers, Patriots, Steelers

The Packers and Patriots enter the playoffs riding six-game win streaks while the Steelers have won seven straight.

Ron Clements

Chargers fire coach Mike McCoy

San Diego fell 37-27 to the Chiefs hours earlier, sealing a 5-11 season, but the writing had already been on the wall.

Brandon Schlager

Chargers' Keenan Allen calls out Chiefs 'bum' Marcus Peters

The AFC West rivalry at its finest.

Jordan Heck

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Making sense of Week 17’s playoff scenarios

The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

Nearing touchdown record, Chargers' Antonio Gates plans to play in 2017

Gates needs two TDs against the Chiefs to move past Tony Gonzalez into first place for most touchdown catches by a tight end.

Joe Rodgers

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 16

As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Brutal Week 16 for playoff-bound Raiders, Seahawks

The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.

Ron Clements

Browns finally win, but RGIII hurt and No. 1 pick in jeopardy

Even when the Browns win, they lose.

Brandon Schlager

Chargers plan to move on from coach Mike McCoy, report says

The Chargers "are almost certain" to fire McCoy following the season, his fourth in San Diego, according to a report.

Brandon Schlager

Melvin Gordon might be stuck 3 yards short of first 1,000-yard season

Melvin Gordon, who's battling a hip injury, might not play again for San Diego this season.

Brandon Schlager

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Giants among several teams hoping to clinch playoff spots

Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.

Ron Clements

Former Browns, Buckeyes WR Brian Hartline calls Terrelle Pryor 'flash in the pan'

Count Hartline among the players who doubt Pryor's ability as an NFL receiver.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: AFC South a jumbled mess with two games remaining

Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.

Ron Clements

Raiders' Aldon Smith 'mad and frustrated' awaiting reinstatement

Aldon Smith thought he'd be back in the NFL by now.

Joe Rodgers

Weekend NFL Kickoff: Seahawks among teams with chance to clinch

The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 14

The biggest news of the day was the decision of the Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, who is not the scapegoat for the team's 4-9 record.

Ron Clements

Melvin Gordon's hip injury yet another blow to Chargers

Melvin Gordon's hopes of hitting 1,000 yards this season could be cut short.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Panthers’ Luke Kuechly remains in concussion protocol, will miss Chargers game

Luke Kuechly will miss his third consecutive game as he remains in concussion protocol.

Marcus Dinitto

Weekend Kickoff: NFL playoff berths hinge on Cardinals-Dolphins game

The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 13

Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Chiefs' Eric Berry kicks off NFL's season of giving in heartfelt homecoming

Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.

Ron Clements

Buccaneers present Melvin Gordon, Chargers one of 2016's toughest tests

San Diego needs a huge day from its offensive line and running game against Tampa Bay if it wants to stay alive in the playoff hunt.

Ron Clements

Weekend Kickoff: Cowboys look to stay hot before weekend of inter-conference matchups

If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Nicholas McGee

Semifinalists for 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame class revealed

The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed its initial list of 94 nominees for the Class of 2017 to 26 on Wednesday.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 10

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 10 Local Headlines: Twinkle-toes Parks thanks ballet for PAT return

Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?

The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.

Ron Clements

Mic’d-up Philip Rivers will get your rear in gear

In his 13th season in the league, Rivers hasn’t lost an ounce of enthusiasm for the game.

Travis Durkee

Weekend Kickoff: Five reasons to watch the Browns-Ravens, seriously

Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?

Ron Clements

Chargers' future won't be decided until after 2016 season

Team owner Dean Spanos has until Jan. 15 to decide what he plans to do with the team.

Ron Clements

San Diego's Prop C fails, but Chargers may not leave city

Voters in San Diego shot down a proposal on Tuesday's ballot that would have provided public funds to build the Chargers a new stadium.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 9

There is a growing distrust of the NFL by players and Monday night's game did little to remedy that.

Ron Clements

Chargers' Dexter McCluster broke arm while trying to find his phone

Add this to the list of strange injuries.

Jordan Heck

Browns' Christian Kirksey: ‘We’re not going to go 0-16’

The Browns don't want to match the '08 Lions, Kirksey said. "That's motivation. … We're not going winless."

Bob Hille

The Blitz Read: Special teams on the uptick past the NFL midway point

Sunday was a special kind of day in the NFL. That was either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the team.

Ron Clements

So the Titans have a dead beaver just chilling in the locker room

The Titans have a dead beaver named Steve in their locker room, courtesy of OL Taylor Lewan.

Jordan Heck

Weekend Kickoff: Bucs-Falcons start off division showdowns

We’re more than halfway through the season and nearly every division is still up for grabs.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 8

Does the NFL have an officiating problem? The overwhelming response from coaches and players is yes.

Ron Clements

Wade Phillips: 'I get the big hit award for the week!'

The Broncos defensive coordinator is OK but should at least get a helmet sticker — if he had a helmet.

Bob Hille

NFL Week 8 Headlines: If you like to rip kickers, Josh Norman says 'you suck'

Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.

Nicholas McGee

Happy Halloween: Broncos' Derek Wolfe would eat your children

Derek Wolfe's relationship with Philip Rivers hasn't been the same since he threatened to eat Rivers' children.

Jordan Heck

The Blitz Read: Tom Brady, Matt Ryan, Derek Carr top list of early MVP candidates

Several of the league's top quarterbacks led their respective teams to big victories on Sunday.

Ron Clements

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Games have been bad, sure, but they’ve been close

A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! Best Week 7 quotes

Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.

Ron Clements

The Blitz Read: Turnovers galore mar NFL season's ugliest day of football yet

Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.

Ron Clements

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Can Packers rekindle Lambeau mystique?

London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.

Ron Clements

Broncos' Okung leaves in ambulance

Following Denver's 21-13 loss in San Diego, Broncos tackle Russell Okung was carted from the locker room and placed into an ambulance.

Ron Clements

Chargers hang on to beat Broncos

The Chargers entered the fourth quarter of Thursday night's game with a 16-point lead. And this time, they didn't blow it.

Ron Clements

Rivers passes Fouts as team leader

Move over Dan Fouts. The Chargers have a new all-time passing leader.

Ron Clements

Weekend Kickoff Week 6: NFL playoff hopefuls face must-win situations

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only 12 teams that began the season 1-4 went on to make the playoffs.

Ron Clements

Chargers punish Drew Kaser after botched field goal

There will be a new player holding field goal snaps from now on.

Jordan Heck

Broncos QB Trevor Siemian expects to start against Chargers

Barring a setback in his sprained left shoulder, “I think I’m expecting to play,” Siemian said.

Bob Hille

Las Vegas Raiders one step closer to reality; stadium proposal clears another hurdle

The Nevada Senate approves $750 million in public funding for a new stadium. The legislation moves to the Assembly.

Ron Clements

He Said What?! Best Week 5 quotes

Often NFL players are called heroes or their play is referred to as heroic. But one NFL player said he was inspired by a super hero Sunday.

Ron Clements

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak will miss Thursday's game against Chargers

Kubiak was hospitalized after Sunday's game with what the team called a "complex migraine."

Marc Lancaster

Broncos' short week complicates coach Gary Kubiak's status

Denver coach Gary Kubiak was taken to a hospital Sunday night with flu-like symptoms.

Bob Hille

The Blitz Read: Vikings victorious to remain NFL's only undefeated team

The Vikings remain unbeaten. Tom Brady returned. Dak Prescott shined again. Carson Wentz and the Eagles saw their perfect streaks snapped.

Ron Clements

Josh McCown's daughter has fun at school on 'Jersey Day'

The journeyman quarterback couldn't help but point out a mistake in his daughter's jersey choices.

Ron Clements

Weekend Kickoff: Expected contenders dealing with QB shuffle

Who could have predicted the two teams that played in January’s NFC championship game would both be 1-3 after four games?

Ron Clements

Jason Verrett latest Chargers player done for the season

It's been a brutal season for the Chargers.

Ron Clements

LaDainian Tomlinson: Chargers are about waste Philip Rivers' career

Should the Chargers trade away their best player? Ladainian Tomlinson thinks so.

Jordan Heck

NFL Week 4 Headlines: Panthers not dwelling on loss of Josh Norman; no panic in New England

We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: For Panthers, Cardinals, what a difference a year makes

Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.

Brandon Schlager

Drew Brees secures triumphant return to San Diego with comeback win

Drew Brees led the Saints to two fourth-quarter touchdowns for a come-from-behind win in his first game in San Diego since leaving in 2006.

Arthur Weinstein

Drew Brees has 'been waiting for the moment' to return against Chargers

This game means something more to the Saints quarterback.

Jordan Heck

He Said What?! The best NFL quotes from Week 3

The Eagles are one of five unbeaten NFL teams through three weeks, and the hype around rookie quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow.

Ron Clements

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