Source: Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers didn’t have perfect attendance Friday for their first two full-squad practices of training camp. Running back Ryan Mathews, the heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson, hasn’t signed a contract yet and has missed five practices. He missed three practices earlier this week for rookies and selected veterans. [...]
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Gates gets $36M contract extension from Bolts
Source: Associated Press By Bernie Wilson SAN DIEGO (AP)—Antonio Gates has caught plenty of big passes for the San Diego Chargers, and on Wednesday he hauled in the biggest contract ever given to an NFL tight end. Gates agreed to a $36.175 million, five-year contract extension, with $20.4 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar [...]
Chargers Team Report – 07/24/10
Source: USA Today Few Chargers will be watched more closely in the coming days than Antonio Gates. The Chargers’ standout tight end has been nursing a foot injury this offseason. It prevented him from participating in minicamp and derailed much of his offseason conditioning. The good news for the Chargers is Gates’ aliment is on [...]
Philip Rivers football camp, Day 1
By Curtis Egan BoltTalk Staff Writer The skies were gray in La Jolla California on the morning of Julyy 10, 2010, but the smiles on the faces of the children between the ages of 8 and 14 were as bright as a Caribbean sun. These children and their families gathered at the beautiful campus of [...]
Chargers sign Butler, Thomas to 4-year deals
Source: Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers have agreed to four-year contracts with third-round draft pick Donald Butler and fifth-rounder Cam Thomas. The only unsigned draft pick heading into training camp is running back Ryan Mathews, the 12th selection overall. Butler is an inside linebacker from Washington. Thomas is a defensive tackle from [...]
Don Coryell to be celebrated
Source: Chargers.com A public celebration will take place 2 p.m. Monday at San Diego State University. A public celebration of Coryell’s life will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at the Viejas Arena at San Diego State University. Featured speakers scheduled to participate include NFL Hall of Fame members Dan Fouts, John Madden and Joe [...]
Chargers Team Report – 07/03/10
Source: USA Today An eventful offseason for Vincent Jackson has taken another turn. Jackson, the Chargers’ Pro Bowl wide receiver, has been suspended for three games by the NFL for violating its personal-conduct policy. This comes in the wake of Jackson’s second conviction for driving under the influence. Jackson was already in the news, but [...]




















