While most of the focus this offseason surrounds San Diego's needs on both sides of the line and at running back, GM A.J. Smith has other holes to fill as well. For example, with Kassim Osgood ready to bolt and Vincent Jackson threatening to drive his way out of town, the Chargers could use another receiver. Enter, Shay Hodge.

We're keeping track of every NFL transaction all year long. Last update: Monday at 7:41 PM ET.

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy inside.

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen inside.

When former Chargers QB Drew Brees took the Saints to a 31-17 win over the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, the pressure cooker was ratcheted up a notch on Philip Rivers. It seems everyone associated with San Diego's quarterback position can win a ring except for the man still wearing lightning bolts.

After Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, it was widely assumed that NFL free agents wouldn't want to...

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Oklahoma State offensive tackle Russell Okung inside.

The only position on San Diego's offensive line without a projected starter for 2010 is right tackle. That spot could go to Jeromey Clary, Brandyn Dombrowski or an outside party. One third-party candidate is Notre Dame OT Sam Young, who launched his campaign at the Senior Bowl.

Get Scout.com's insight as history happens - Adam Caplan offers his thoughts live during the Super Bowl tonight at 6PM. See you then!

In this special series, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber, host of Scout NFL Radio, will conduct interviews with some of the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. These interviews won't be aired during a regular broadcast, they will only be available to Scout.com subscribers in the "Off Air" series. Listen to Steuber's exclusive interview with Minnesota WR Eric Decker inside.

By helping New Orleans' renaissance following Hurricane Katrina through wide-ranging charity work and his constant promotion of the region's cultural assets, Saints quarterback Drew Brees is clearly one of the city's adopted sons. Indeed, he is so popular that candidates in Saturday's mayoral election joked during the campaign that they would drop out of the race if Brees decided...

MIAMI - Drew Brees had done his homework, as usual.

In part because of the talent around him in Dallas, Emmitt Smith isn't deemed the best back of all time.

The San Diego Chargers have spent seven picks on cornerbacks since 2002, including four in the first round. But if Antonio Cromartie is moved this offseason, A.J. Smith will be in search of lucky No. 8. We caught up with one candidate for an exclusive interview at the Senior Bowl.

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford inside.

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Clemson running back C.J. Spiller inside.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell has been asked plenty of times about his decision to rest some Colts down the stretch of the regular season and not focus on chasing a potentially perfect record.

The Saints and Colts hold the top two spots. Which teams follow? What are their positions needs? We're taking an in-depth look at that and more.

LaDainian Tomlinson has two years left on his contract with the San Diego Chargers but the running back says...

LaDainian Tomlinson says he believes he has played his last game with the San Diego Chargers. The running back told The San Diego Union-Tribune on Thursday that he has thought for a while he would be let go by the Chargers. His comments come after more than a month of saying he did not know what would happen.

There is a lot for the Chargers to like about Alex Carrington. The Arkansas State product has the size and strength to be effective in a three-man front, yet he was also athletic enough to post nine sacks last season. We delve deeper into his possible future in San Diego in this exclusive interview.

We're continuing to track every transaction on a daily basis in the NFL. Why did the Eagles sign another punter? Last Updated: Thursday at 8:14 PM ET.

will not be back with the San Diego Chargers next season, he tells the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Florida cornerback Joe Haden inside.

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Tennessee safety Eric Berry inside.

Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Tennessee running back Montario Hardesty inside.

University of Cincinnati WR Mardy Gilyard went to Mobile to prove that he's one of the top receivers in this year's draft class. Find out how he accomplished his mission, which NFL teams are showing interest, how he's preparing for the NFL Combine, and much more in this exclusive interview with Ed Thompson.

Scout.com's Chris Steuber hosted Scout NFL Radio on Wednesday evening and was joined by DraftCountdown.com's Scott Wright. Steuber and Wright discussed the Senior Bowl, the pro potential of Tim Tebow and much more. Also joining the broadcast were University of Miami OT Jason Fox and NFLDraftScout.com's Chad Reuter. Listen to this week's edition inside.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - If the Indianapolis Colts beat the Saints in the Super Bowl, many fans in New Orleans will celebrate hometown hero Peyton Manning's second championship.

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson may have been the league MVP back in 2006 and been to five...

Miami's trade for Daunte Culpepper instead of signing Drew Brees in '06 has helped New Orleans.

Things may be a little more difficult for the Indianapolis Colts come Sunday when they take the field against...

The San Diego Chargers say their ticket prices will remain unchanged for a third straight season. Season-ticket prices range from $48 to $90 per game. Single-game tickets will range from $54 to $98. The Chargers won their fourth straight AFC West title and went 13-3 this season but lost to the New York Jets 17-14 in a divisional round playoff game.

LONDON - The NFL has scrapped plans to play a second regular-season game in Britain next season.

The NFL has scrapped plans to play a second regular-season game in Britain next season. Last week, the league announced that the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos would play at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 31. That will mark the fourth straight season in which the NFL has played a regular-season game in the British capital.

Congressional candidate and veteran NFL lineman Jon Runyan has taken advantage of a property tax break in New Jersey by selling firewood and grazing donkeys. Runyan is retiring after playing this season with the San Diego Chargers to seek the Republican nomination for New Jersey's 3rd District House seat now held by first-term Democrat John Adler.

Jets coach Rex Ryan has sent a game ball to Marty Schottenheimer following New York's playoff upset of San Diego.

Join in for a discussion on the best QB Super Bowl matchups, Rex Ryan, the Chargers' demise and more.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Buddy Ryan's advice to son Rex when he took over as head coach of the New York Jets a year ago was simple: "Don't screw it up."

Buddy Ryan's advice to son Rex when he took over as head coach of the New York Jets a year ago was simple: "Don't screw it up." No problem, Dad. Borrowing a page from his irascible father's playbook, Ryan and the upstart Jets are on the brink of the Super Bowl. Buddy Ryan, who began his pro football coaching career with the Jets in the 1960s and was the linebackers coach for...

Everyone thought Darrelle Revis would handcuff Vincent Jackson during the Chargers/Jets game on Sunday.

Like it or not, Chargers fans, coach Norv Turner will be sticking around for four more years. The Chargers announced Monday night that the oft-maligned coach is getting a three-year contract extension through 2013. The extension came just more than 24 hours after the Chargers were shocked 17-14 by the New York Jets in the divisional playoffs, renewing calls by some fans for Turner to be fired.

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers still don't have much of an explanation for their latest playoff pratfall, although the word "uncharacteristic" popped up plenty as players headed into a gloomy off-season.

The San Diego Chargers still don't have much of an explanation for their latest playoff pratfall, although the word "uncharacteristic" popped up plenty as players headed into a gloomy offseason. The Chargers, believed by some to be Super Bowl favorites, took a face-plant in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the New York Jets.

Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was handcuffed briefly and had his car impounded following a traffic stop on Sunday just a few hours before a playoff loss to the New York Jets, police said. Det. Gary Hassen said Monday that a traffic officer pulled over Jackson for playing loud music. The player was cited for driving with a suspended license and expired tags.

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