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Chargers missing 4 stars as camp hits high gear

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. [...]

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 [...]

BoltTalk Podcast #183 – 07/08/10

Ray and Loren return during the quiet months of summer to update and discuss the most recent Chargers moves and news. We will discuss the ongoing issues with Vincent Jackson/Marcus McNeil, the release of Kevin Ellison, the supplemental draft and we will talk about the legendary Don Coryell. We will as always answer your phone [...]

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 [...]

Legendary Chargers coach Don “Air” Coryell dies at 85

Source: Associated Press By Bernie Wilson SAN DIEGO – Don Coryell, the innovative coach whose Air Coryell offense produced some of the most dynamic passing attacks in NFL history, has died. He was 85. The San Diego Chargers confirmed Coryell died Thursday at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in suburban La Mesa. The team did not release [...]

Jackson suspended 3 games by NFL

Source: ESPN The NFL suspended San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson three games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, a league source said Thursday. The three-game suspension can be reduced upon appeal, but it is uncertain whether Jackson will appeal. He pleaded guilty in February to driving under the influence, his second conviction. [...]