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49ers promote Sorensen to DC and hire Staley as an assistant, AP source says
Read full article: 49ers promote Sorensen to DC and hire Staley as an assistant, AP source saysThe San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hired former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley for a role on the team’s staff.
Jim Harbaugh interviews with Los Angeles Chargers about head coach opening
Read full article: Jim Harbaugh interviews with Los Angeles Chargers about head coach openingJim Harbaugh has interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers for their head coaching vacancy, a week after he led the University of Michigan to a national title.
Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season
Read full article: Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing seasonCoach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco have been fired by the Los Angeles Chargers after one of the worst losses in franchise history.
Chargers still believe in Staley after historic 63-21 loss to rival Raiders
Read full article: Chargers still believe in Staley after historic 63-21 loss to rival RaidersLos Angeles Chargers defensive leader Khalil Mack said he didn’t have his unit ready after Thursday’s historic 63-21 loss to their AFC West rival Las Vegas Raiders.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after undergoing surgery on broken finger
Read full article: Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after undergoing surgery on broken fingerJustin Herbert will undergo surgery on Tuesday on his broken index finger on his right hand and will miss the Los Angeles Chargers’ remaining four games this season.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert has fracture in right index finger, status for Thursday unclear
Read full article: Chargers QB Justin Herbert has fracture in right index finger, status for Thursday unclearChargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his right hand during the second quarter of Los Angeles’ game against the Denver Broncos.
Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson's last-second field goal
Read full article: Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson's last-second field goalJared Goff threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Bill Belichick heads a list of NFL coaches on the hot seat that includes Brandon Staley, Ron Rivera
Read full article: Bill Belichick heads a list of NFL coaches on the hot seat that includes Brandon Staley, Ron RiveraJosh McDaniels couldn’t make it past the midpoint of the season before the Las Vegas Raiders decided to make a change.
Chargers reach playoffs, beat Foles, overmatched Colts 20-3
Read full article: Chargers reach playoffs, beat Foles, overmatched Colts 20-3Austin Ekeler scored on two 1-yard runs and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their first playoff berth since 2018, intercepting Indianapolis quarterback Nick Foles three times to beat the overmatched Colts 20-3.
Staley sticks with ailing Herbert in Chargers' blowout loss
Read full article: Staley sticks with ailing Herbert in Chargers' blowout lossEven after the Los Angeles Chargers fell behind by 28 points late on a dismal Sunday afternoon, Justin Herbert insisted on staying in the game with his fractured rib cartilage.
Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown
Read full article: Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdownPatrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24.
AP source: Chargers acquiring Mack from Bears for 2 picks
Read full article: AP source: Chargers acquiring Mack from Bears for 2 picksTwo people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the Los Angeles Chargers have found another pass rusher to pair with Joey Bosa: defensive end Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears in exchange for two draft picks.
Up-and-down Chargers hold off Bengals for 41-22 victory
Read full article: Up-and-down Chargers hold off Bengals for 41-22 victoryJustin Herbert passed for three touchdowns and Tevaughn Campbell returned a Joe Mixon fumble 61 yards for a score, helping the Los Angeles Chargers hold off the Cincinnati Bengals for a 41-22 victory.
Justin Herbert has 3 TDs, Chargers beat Eagles 27-24
Read full article: Justin Herbert has 3 TDs, Chargers beat Eagles 27-24Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and Dustin Hopkins kicked a 29-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns
Read full article: Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over BrownsAustin Ekeler scored three touchdowns, including a 3-yard score with 1:31 remaining as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild shootout Sunday.
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16
Read full article: Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16Justin Herbert threw for 337 yards and a touchdown to help the Los Angeles Chargers beat Washington 20-16 in an ugly Week 1 matchup full of turnovers and big penalties.
NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps open
Read full article: NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps openFrom players getting COVID-19 vaccinations to relaxed coronavirus protocols to lineup issues, particularly at quarterback, the NFL faces a multitude of questions as training camps open.
The Latest: Washington's Smith is comeback player of 2020
Read full article: The Latest: Washington's Smith is comeback player of 2020The 36-year-old quarterback completed a remarkable comeback from a broken right leg that required 17 surgeries to repair. ___9:52 p.m.For turning around a moribund Cleveland franchise, overcoming injuries and COVID-19 concerns, Kevin Stefanski is The Associated Press 2020 NFL Coach of the Year. ___9:43 p.m.One of the well-earned spoils for Derrick Henry’s 2,000-yard rushing season is The Associated Press 2020 NFL Offensive Player of the Year honor. ___9:30 p.m.Aaron Donald has become such a dominant defensive tackle that he’s joined elite company in winning his third Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. The Los Angeles Rams’ unanimous All-Pro added the 2020 top defensive player honor to his wins in 2017 and 2018.
Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach
Read full article: Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coachFILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. – Brandon Staley won't have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams. “It’s not just that Brandon possesses a tremendous football mind that makes him the ideal head coach to lead our team forward,” general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. He is the third assistant under Rams coach Sean McVay to get an NFL head coaching job, joining Green Bay's Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati's Zac Taylor.
LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loom
Read full article: LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loomHe might find a moment after the Rams (10-6) finish their playoff run, which begins Saturday at Seattle. But Rams fans already appreciate a defense that topped the NFL in several important categories and excelled at nearly everything during a remarkable season. 1 in total yards allowed, yards passing allowed, passing TDs allowed, first downs allowed and points allowed while becoming the Rams' first top-ranked NFL defense in decades. “We're proud of the way we've competed,” Staley said Tuesday as the Rams began preparations for their trip to Seattle. ... LT Andrew Whitworth has a shot to return this week after tearing ligaments in his knee during the Rams' first meeting with Seattle in November.