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Chargers easing Ryan Mathews into action

signonsandiego.com

If the running back had not fumbled against the Falcons, it is expected he would have started against the Chiefs.

Matt Loede, chargersgab.com

The Chargers are set to ink cornerback Chris Carr according to his Twitter. Monday the veteran tweeted out “San Diego bound.” Carr worked out for the Bolts on September 18th. His agent, Buddy Baker confirmed Carr will sign with the team this week. The…

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

Head coach Norv Turner surprised a lot of people Sunday afternoon when Jackie Battle marched out onto the field for the team’s first possession.  While some pondered whether this was an indictment...

signonsandiego.com

Receiver's extension gives him security, gives team a relative bargain.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Last week, the Chargers prevented receiver Malcolm Floyd from hitting the free-agent market in March 2013 by signing him to a three-year extension, which puts him under contract through 2015. Per a source with knowledge of the deal, Floyd received $1 mi…

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

Head coach Norv Turner revealed in his Monday press conference that Nate Kaeding’s groin injury could be more serious than initially thought. “Nate is being evaluated as we speak,” he said. “He wa...

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

On Monday, it was announced that Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, the brother of Chargers defensive coordinator John Pagano, was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.  Doctors are optimistic...

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Chargers were able to handle the Chiefs on Sunday despite having just three healthy cornerbacks, but it seems they’d like to be a little deeper at the spot going forward. The agent for free agent cornerback Chris Carr told Michael Gehlken of the San…

ESPN.com

I am traveling back from covering the Chiefs-Chargers game in Kansas City. Please check back Monday evening for updates from around the AFC West. Have a good afternoon.

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

All week long, coach Norv Turner said in order for his team’s defense to be successful, they had to win the battles up front and pressure the quarterback.  Following a disappointing effort against...

ESPN.com

Here are some areas the San Diego Chargers need to focus on after a 37-20 win at Kansas City on Sunday: Recap: The Chargers dominated the Chiefs in a game for first place in the division. San Diego is now 3-1 and in first place alone in the AFC West. It…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

On Sunday, the Chargers sent a pretty clear message about the importance of holding onto the ball to running back Ryan Mathews. The former first-round pick sat on the bench behind Jackie Battle at the start of the game and had just four carries through …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Matt Cassel threw three more interceptions against the Chargers on Sunday, bringing his season total to seven and his overall total of turnovers this year to 10 as the Chiefs staggered to their third blowout loss in the first four weeks. Despite those t…