Source: Associated Press
CANYON, Texas (AP)—Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has been indicted by a Randall County grand jury on drug and burglary charges.
The indictment handed up Wednesday in Canyon charged the 33-year-old former San Diego Chargers quarterback and former West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach with one count of burglary to a habitation, seven counts of [...]
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Former Charger Chris Mims found dead
Source: Associated Press
By Greg Risling
LOS ANGELES (AP)—Chris Mims, a former defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers beset by legal problems, was found dead in his downtown apartment Wednesday. He was 38.
Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play.
Mims was discovered shortly before 9:30 a.m. by police officers conducting a welfare check, police said. [...]
Charger-turned-Niner Fred Dean answers Hall’s call
Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
SAN DIEGO (AP)—It was a trade that defined a career.
Fred Dean already was a standout defensive end when the San Diego Chargers dealt him to the San Francisco 49ers during the 1981 season.
Dean was depressed when the deal came down. That didn’t last long because he was a hit from his [...]
Foley agrees to settle lawsuit for $5.5 million
Source: Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley agreed to settle his lawsuit for $5.5 million against a police officer who shot him two years ago, ending his football career.
Foley’s lawyer, Harvey Levine, said his client wants to get on with his life.
Foley reached the agreement last week with the city of [...]
Former Chargers S Kiel dies in car crash
Source: PA SportsTicker
SAN DIEGO (TICKER) —Former San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed in a car crash, police said Saturday. He was 27.
According to a San Diego police spokesman, Kiel’s body was ejected from his 2004 Chevrolet sedan, which crashed into a wall in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood.
Kiel, who was driving alone after leaving [...]
Former Charger Fred Dean selected to Hall of Fame
Source: Associated Press
Fred Dean, Defensive End, 6-3, 230
1975-1981 San Diego Chargers, 1981-1985 San Francisco 49ers. 11 seasons, 141 games.
Selected by San Diego in the second round (33rd player overall) in 1975 NFL draft. … Played linebacker in college, moved to defensive line with the Chargers. … Quickness, speed, strength made him a feared pass rusher. [...]
Chargers name Joiner WR coach
Source: Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chargers have replaced one Hall of Fame wide receivers coach with another.
Charlie Joiner, the team’s career receiving leader, was hired Wednesday to replace James Lofton, who was fired Tuesday.
Joiner also coached the team’s wide receivers from 1987-91 after retiring.
Joiner played 18 seasons in the AFL and NFL with [...]
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