Money, playing time are the keys to possible L.T. deal in Minny
On Thursday, former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson will take the first free-agency visit of his nine-year NFL career, in a place where there's slightly less sunshine during football season than San Diego.Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports...
Jamal Williams joins Denver's defensive line makeover
Josh McDaniels is creating his very own "Over the Hill Gang" on Denver's defensive line.The Broncos agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year deal with nose tackle Jamal Williams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The news will sting in San Diego,...
Tomlinson will visit Vikings Thursday
Minnesota's "apparent" interest in LaDainian Tomlinson is very real; SI's Jim Trotter reports that Tomlinson will visit the Vikings Thursday. The week since Tomlinson was released has probably been humbling for the former Chargers running back. He's had to wait...
Chargers aren't impressed with free agent running backs
Don't expect the Chargers to try to fill their hole at running back in free agency.The team is "not interested in any of the current free-agent running backs" according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.Take that, Thomas Jones,...
Broncos sign DLs Jamal Williams, Green
The Denver Broncos continued beefing up their defensive line, signing unrestricted free agents Jamal Williams and Jarvis Green on Tuesday. Williams, a 12-year veteran, was the run-stuffing anchor of the San Diego Chargers' defensive line. He injured an arm in last...
Broncos sign ex-Patriots DE Green, ex-Chargers NT Williams
Denver added a couple much-needed reinforcements to its defensive line Tuesday.Denver reportedly signed former Patriots DE Jarvis Green to a four-year deal, which included a $2.5 million signing bonus. Green will contribute in the Broncos' defensive-line rotation and could...
Vikings "appear to have interest" in LaDainian Tomlinson
When the Chargers cut running back LaDainian Tomlinson, we immediately pointed out the possibility of one Texas native joining forces with another Texas native who plays tailback in Minnesota.Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the Vikings "appear...
Before heading to New Orleans, Jamal Williams is visiting Denver
Free-agent defensive tackle Jamal Williams might not be leaving the AFC West, after all.Williams. cut last week by the Chargers, currently is visiting the Broncos, according to Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post.Broncos defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely served in...
Chargers begin to rebuild backfield
The San Diego Chargers claimed Marcus Mason from the Redskins off waivers Monday, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.The team is desperate to add bodies to the backfield, whether they ultimately keep Darren Sproles or not.This is...
Chargers acquire Mason
The Chargers added depth to their offensive backfield on Monday, claiming running back Marcus Mason off waivers from the Washington Redskins.The Chargers added depth to their offensive backfield on Monday, claiming running back Marcus Mason off waivers from the Washington...
Report: Chiefs re-sign WR Chambers
The Chiefs re-signed WR Chris Chambers, an unrestricted free agent, to a three-year contract on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal is reportedly worth $15 million, with $5.9 million guaranteed.Chambers, 31, was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs last season...
Early winners and losers in free agency
We have learned that, salary cap or not, the top of the free-agent market hasn't changed from the previous year all that much. In the opening weekend of free agency, teams spent more than $150 million in guaranteed money on high-profile players such as Julius Peppers, Antrel...
Chiefs trying to keep Chambers
Veteran wideout Chris Chambers was cut by the Chargers during the 2009 season. The Chiefs claimed him via waivers, and Chambers finished with a flourish, catching 36 passes for 608 yards in nine games.Coincidentally (or not), he's now an unrestricted...
Osgood agrees to deal with Jaguars
Kassim Osgood picked a good team to try to get more snaps at receiver.The former Chargers special teamer told Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune that he's agreed to a deal with the Jaguars. Terms were not disclosed."I'm pleased...
Osgood, Jags working on a deal
We reported Friday that Chargers special-teams ace Kassim Osgood would launch his free-agent tour in Jacksonville.Michael C. Wright of the Florida Times-Union noted earlier today that, indeed, Osgood is in Jacksonville, meeting with the Jaguars.Per a league source, Osgood and...
Jaguars add ex-Charger Osgood
The Jaguars signed unrestricted free-agent WR-ST Kassim Osgood on Saturday, adding a proven special-teams player and a potential contributor to their WR corps.Osgood, a seven-year veteran who had spent his entire NFL career in San Diego, signed a three-year contract valued at...
Cromartie eager for fresh start after being traded to Jets
After speaking to Rex Ryan and some of his new Jets teammates, cornerback Antonio Cromartie was leaving the San Diego Chargers, putting all his issues behind him and receiving a fresh start.
Alfonso Boone stays in San Diego
Alfonso Boone is sticking with the Chargers.Boone, a defensive end who was signed by the Chargers in September after being cut by the Chiefs, spent a few hours as an unrestricted free agent before re-signing with the Chargers to a...
Jets agree to acquire Antonio Cromartie from Chargers
It just got a lot tougher to throw against the New York Jets. A few hours before the NFL's free agency period began, the Jets ...
Cromartie trade prompts mixed reaction
Plenty of Jets fans are up in arms about the team's decision to trade for Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie.Why? Ask any Jets fan who is familiar with Cromartie's performance at key moments of the playoff game between the Jets and...
Chargers re-sign DE Boone, TE Wilson
The Chargers announced Friday that they have re-signed DE Alfonso Boone and TE Kris Wilson. Both players were unrestricted free agents and agreed to new two-year contracts.Boone signed with the Chargers in 2009 after the team lost DT Jamal Williams to injury. Boone appeared in...
Cromartie eager for new start with Jets
Antonio Cromartie is eager to put his past issues in San Diego aside and team up with Darrelle Revis to give the New York Jets possibly the NFL's best cornerback tandem. Cromartie was acquired from the Chargers on Thursday night, reportedly for a conditional third-round...
Osgood could be a Jaguar
Chargers special-teams ace and frustrated receiver Kassim Osgood said Thursday via Twitter that he'd prefer a three-percent chance of playing wideout in Siberia to his zero-percent chance of taking offensive snaps in San Diego.More recently, he has said he is...
Wilson and Boone return to Chargers
Tight end Kris Wilson and defensive end Alfonso Boone will return to the Chargers in 2010, agreeing to two-year contracts with the Chargers. Both Wilson and Boone became Unrestricted free agents Thursday.
Cromartie traded to Jets
Chargers trade cornerback Antonio Cromartie, sending the four-year veteran to the New York Jets for a undisclosed 2011 draft choice.