Fantasy KnuckleheadsFantasy Analysis: 2010 Offensive Line RankingsFantasy KnuckleheadsSan Diego Chargers - The Chargers had the worst rush blocking in the league last season at 3.3 YPC, and it doesn't look hopeful for a big turn around. ...

Edwards is Bills' Best QB OptionBuffalo Low Down (blog)The most confusing part of this theory to me is that Trent started the following week against the San Diego Chargers, where he completed 25 of 30 passes for ...and more »

Bleacher ReportNFL Rumors: Vincent Jackson to the Seahawks or Redskins?Bleacher ReportThe San Diego Chargers are acting like they are well without their star wide receiver, Vincent Jackson. AJ Smith could pull the trigger on trading him. ...and more »

MLB fantasy injury report: Cautious Nats may sit on StrasburgSI.comSan Diego's Jerry Hairston Jr. is widely available and is also eligible at third base, shortstop, outfield, tight end and running back. ...

Mike Tolbert working as first-team RBRotoTimes.comMike Tolbert is working as the first team running back with Ryan Mathews still unsigned, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. ...and more »

Initial thoughtsSan Diego Union TribuneIf the Chargers were playing a game tomorrow, Steve Gregory would be their starting strong safety. ...and more »

Bleacher ReportBuffalo Bills Open Training Camp Minus Several OptionsBleacher ReportNone of these players are running backs however, and until the running back selected after Spiller, Ryan Matthews of the San Diego Chargers, is signed, ...and more »

Bleacher ReportPick Your Poison: A Look at the 2010 Chargers Offensive ArsenalBleacher ReportFor all the things Reed isn't, it sure wasn't those reasons for why the Chargers brought him to San Diego. Reed can bring to the offense is something the ...and more »

NFL Rumors: Two teams are still interested in Vincent JacksonBelmont Sports News (blog)The San Diego Chargers are one of the best teams in the NFL right now as they have one of the most dynamic offenses led by Pro Bowl quarterback Philip ...and more »

Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas are down the depth chartWashington Post (blog)A trade for San Diego Chargers wideout Vincent Jackson remains a possibility. A lot may depend on how Thomas and Kelly fare in the preseason. ...and more »

NFL preseason capsules as training camps open: AFC EAST NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-6) LAST YEAR: Won the AFC East for the sixth time in seven years, but in the playoffs fell behind Baltimore 24-0 in the first quarter and lost in the wild-card round for the first time since 1998. Tom Brady returned after missing all but the first quarter of the previous season with a knee injury and passed for more...

The San Diego Chargers are going through their first full-squad practice of training camp without four star players. Running back Ryan Mathews, the heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson, hasn't signed a contract yet. He missed three practices earlier this week for rookies and selected veterans. Also missing are outside linebacker Shawne Merriman, left tackle Marcus McNeill and Pro Bowl wide...

Tight end Antonio Gates has signed a five-year extension that puts him under contract through 2015. Terms were not disclosed. "Antonio is a special player and person. He is everything we are looking for in a Chargers player," general manager A.J. Smith said. "His talent and contributions to our team speak for themselves. His work ethic and desire to be the best are unmatched. He has been a major part of the success we have had over the past several years, and we are thrilled he will continue to be with us for years to come." The Chargers' standout tight end has been nursing a foot injury this offseason. It prevented him from participating in minicamp and derailed much of his offseason conditioning.

MIAMI - Former Miami Dolphins star Mercury Morris is suing the NFL Retirement Board, alleging he's being underpaid US$3,000 a month in benefits.

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Antonio Gates has caught plenty of big passes for the San Diego Chargers, and on Wednesday he hauled in the biggest contract ever given to an NFL tight end. Gates agreed to a $36.175 million, five-year contract extension, with $20.4 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with the deal, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the figures weren't released.

SAN DIEGO - Antonio Gates has caught plenty of big passes for the San Diego Chargers, and on Wednesday he hauled in the biggest contract ever given to an NFL tight end.

The San Diego Chargers snatched the marquee player from the undrafted free agent pool when they signed WR Jeremy Williams. A projected mid-round pick, Williams fell through the cracks to the delight of San Diego's coaches. Now, as Tulane receivers coach Thomas Woods explains, Williams is ready to put on a show in training camp.

Hot News for TE Antonio Gates

The 2007 draft class is not remembered as one of San Diego's finest…not yet, anyway. That may change this season, as fourth-year pros Legedu Naanee and Buster Davis are set to receive the "chance of a lifetime" with Pro Bowler Vincent Jackson preparing for a lengthy holdout.

WESTMINSTER, Md. - Cam Cameron might consider taking another crack at being an NFL head coach, if the right opportunity comes along.

Cowboys WR Dez Bryant was right to reject a practice that no longer matches the NFL's current landscape.

No rookie overcame more to make it to this week's training camp than Kion Wilson. After losing two family members in a year, Wilson refocused his game and became better than ever. His remarkable recovery, according to former USF assistant coach Kevin Patrick, gives him a chance to succeed.

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers opened training camp Monday without Ryan Mathews, the heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson.

No position on San Diego's roster is friendlier to undrafted rookies than linebacker. Stephen Cooper, Jyles Tucker, Antwan Applewhite and James Holt all went that route to make the team. As he tells in this exclusive interview, South Florida's Kion Wilson believes he is next in line.

With training camp approximately a week away, we take a position-by-position look at San Diego's roster. Find out which units are primed for success and which still have key questions to answer.

Few Chargers will be watched more closely in the coming days than Antonio Gates.

The start of training camp means that Bears QB Jay Cutler is among those already feeling the heat.

A pharmacy that provided controlled substances to the San Diego Chargers and other NFL teams said Thursday that a Chargers doctor being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration was not writing prescriptions for himself. Michael L. Lipman, an attorney for RSF Pharmaceuticals, said in a statement that Dr.

SAN DIEGO - A pharmacy that provided controlled substances to the San Diego Chargers and other NFL teams said Thursday that a Chargers doctor being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration was not writing prescriptions for himself.

The more ways a player can contribute, the longer he'll stick around. It's an old but true NFL cliché, and it's the reason Miami tight ends coach Joe Pannunzio foresees a bright future for Dedrick Epps. As he notes in this interview, Epps' two-way skills give him a chance to be "really good" for San Diego.

SAN DIEGO - Norv Turner thinks this season's San Diego Chargers can be the best team in his four seasons as head coach.

When it comes to the offensive line, the Chargers have a history of turning light investments into heavy contributions. That could be the case again with Nick Richmond, an undrafted rookie with incredible size and strength. In this exclusive interview, Richmond talks about his path to the NFL and the "long steps" he still needs to take.

The New Jets and Dallas Cowboys reside at the top of Sporting News' pre-training camp power poll, but other...

Although most rookies prefer to be drafted, there are distinct advantages to sliding into the free agent pool. Chief among them is the ability to pick a destination. Corner Traye Simmons took full advantage of his free agency, and as he explains in this interview, found the perfect landing spot in San Diego.

Richard Goodman won't fill Vincent Jackson's void in San Diego. However, with a little luck, he could fill the shoes of Kassim Osgood. Goodman is a force on special teams with a strong work ethic and natural leadership abilities. For more on Goodman, we talk with FSU receivers coach Lawrence Dawsey.

Remember all those teams that felt the need to offer up their position on whether or not they wanted Michael...

The Jets have the potential to feature a more frightening defense with the addition of Antonio Cromartie.

Well, here's the latest on the ongoing Albert Haynesworth vs. the Washington Redskins saga: Haynesworth...

The final installment of Woodrow Lowe going into the College Football Hall of Fame is complete. Lowe was enshrined into the Hall Saturday in South Bend, Indiana. Over a year since being announced as a 2009 inductee, including the 2009 on-campus salute at Bryant-Denny Stadium and the induction banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, Lowe has joined college football's finest.

Cort Johnson isn't going to unseat incumbent Mike Scifres. However, that doesn't mean he should be overlooked during training camp. Johnson will keep Scifres fresh into the season while he auditions for the other 31 teams in the league. As Johnson shares in this exclusive interview, it is not a bad gig.

In 2009, injuries forced the San Diego Chargers to shuffle and reshuffle their offensive line. In 2010, a contractual dispute threatens to do the same thing. It may be bad news bears for Philip Rivers, as his team now has question marks at both tackle spots.

Who are the three players to watch at Chargers Park this August? And who is on the hot seat? We answer these questions and others in this Bolts Notebook.

Brady Bond comes off his finest collegiate season. But despite all his hard work, he is right back at the bottom of the totem pole after signing with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent. In this exclusive interview, Bond tells SDBoltReport.com what he’s doing to start his ascension anew.

Shotgun offenses thrived against the typically stingy Ravens defense in '09.

SAN DIEGO - The Drug Enforcement Administration says it doesn't believe Dr. David Chao of the San Diego Chargers medical staff was using medications himself even though he apparently had written at least 108 drug prescriptions to himself since 2008.

In the first episode of the second season of The T.O. Show, free-agent receiver Terrell Owens rounds out his...

A prospect to keep an eye on in training camp is rookie OL Brady Bond. Few people know the OSU product better than Robert Allen, who covers the Cowboys and whose son was Bond's teammate. In this exclusive interview, Allen reveals just what to expect from the versatile rookie.

The San Diego Chargers say Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the 2010 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Jackson pleaded guilty in February to his second drunk driving charge since 2006. The suspension could be moot.

Without question, the most important newcomer in San Diego is first-round pick Ryan Mathews. Mathews is a gifted prospect, but questions remain about his durability and his ability to replace an all-time great. To get the answers to these and other questions, we chat with Fresno State running backs coach Joe Wade.

TE Richie Brockel signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent because San Diego has a winning tradition, “especially at tight end.” Now, the Boise State product is ready to learn from the best -- and compete with the best -- as he fights an uphill battle in search of a roster spot.

The Chargers have a history of letting UDFAs play their way onto the field. Stephen Cooper, who led the team in tackles last season, joined the team as an UDFA in 2003. Now, rookie Mike Nixon aims to follow in Cooper’s footsteps. For more on the blue-collar linebacker from ASU, we check in with Hod Rabino, publisher of DevilsDigest.com.

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