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San Diego Sports News and Rumors

Big Ben has 'positive' day, should play this week

CNNSI.com

PITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers coach Mike Tomlin challenged Ben Roethlisberger to prove his sprained right shoulder is ready to go before handing the keys to the offense back to his franchise quarterback.

signonsandiego.com

The Chargers wide receiver admits he'll "probably be chilling" this season, continuing his rehab as he prepares for 2013.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

San Diego Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner cut a tendon in his right thumb during a hunting accident and probably will start the season on the disabled list.

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

The Chargers muddled offensive line situation is beginning to take shape. On Monday, head coach Norv Turner called it a mystery when asked who would be lining up to protect Philip Rivers.  But Wed...

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

The Chargers muddled offensive line situation is beginning to take shape. On Monday, head coach Norv Turner called it a mystery when asked who would be lining up to protect Philip Rivers.  But Wed...

Chargers.com, chargers.com

Practice squad Offensive tackle Charlie Bryant #77 answers a fan tweet from Shan @chargers who was your fav nfl player growing up? #AskACharger - Shan Fujii(@azntatboy) December 5, 2012 Other Pla...

Chargers.com, chargers.com

Practice squad Offensive tackle Charlie Bryant #77 answers a fan tweet from Shan @chargers who was your fav nfl player growing up? #AskACharger - Shan Fujii(@azntatboy) December 5, 2012 Other Pla...

Corey Brock, MLB.com

Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner will likely begin the regular season on the disabled list after he suffered a lacerated tendon in his right thumb this week.

signonsandiego.com

Philip Rivers is practicing on Wednesday with only two regular starters on the Chargers offensive line.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Chargers don’t need a nametag for the newest offensive lineman. But unlike his previous stays, he might actually hang around a bit this time. The Chargers signed the veteran offensive lineman Wednesday, the third blocker they’ve signed in the las…

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

The San Diego Chargers look to snap a four-game losing streak on Sunday when they visit Heinz Field to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The game marks the team’s third straight against an AFC Nor...

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

The San Diego Chargers look to snap a four-game losing streak on Sunday when they visit Heinz Field to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The game marks the team’s third straight against an AFC Nor...

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

The Chargers made another move to bolster their depleted offensive line today, signing veteran guard/tackle Reggie Wells.  The team also placed linebacker Antwan Barnes on the Reserve/Injured list ...

Ricky Henne, chargers.com

The Chargers made another move to bolster their depleted offensive line today, signing veteran guard/tackle Reggie Wells.  The team also placed linebacker Antwan Barnes on the Reserve/Injured list ...

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Forcing turnovers against the Chargers is no longer novel, but the rate at which Carlos Dunlap did it was still impressive. The Bengals defensive end was named AFC defensive player of the week, with a pair of sack-forced fumbles and four pressures in th…

AFC West Stock Watch

Dec 5, 2012

ESPN.com

FALLING The run game in San Diego: The Chargers offense is lethargic, and a big reason why is the inability to run the ball successfully. In Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, the Chargers simply gave up. They ran the ball 11 times in 59 offensive plays. Wasn…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The San Diego Chargers placed wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu and center David Molk on injured reserve and replaced them Tuesday with center Colin Baxter and guard-tackle Stephen Schilling.

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

The San Diego Chargers were already facing a shortage of available bodies on the offensive line before losing another player for the season on Tuesday. The Chargers placed center David Molk and wide receiver Seyi Arijotutu on injured reserve Tuesday. Th…