JOE REEDY
FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Gates announced his retirement, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, following a 16-year career that saw him finish with 116 touchdowns, which is the most by a tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Antonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year career

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2020 04:30 PM EST
Antonio Gates, who became one of the most prolific tight ends in the NFL

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates after making a touchdown throw against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Prescott connected with wide receiver Michael Gallup for the touchdown. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
NFL TV ratings up for second straight year

By Joe Reedy Jan. 03, 2020 04:47 PM EST
The NFL goes into the playoffs with its regular-season ratings having gone up

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Chargers GM Telesco won't make quick decision about Rivers

By Joe Reedy Jan. 02, 2020 07:11 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Telesco isn't going to make any quick decisions

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chargers, Rivers at crossroads after disappointing season

By Joe Reedy Dec. 30, 2019 06:49 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers go into the offseason at a

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Oakland Raiders inside linebacker Will Compton during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers running back Ekeler looking to join elite company

By Joe Reedy Dec. 27, 2019 08:34 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers' playoff hopes were dashed

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, left, is tackled by by Oakland Raiders defensive end Josh Mauro during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Slow starts have plagued Chargers during disappointing year

By Joe Reedy Dec. 23, 2019 06:37 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Playing complementary football has eluded the Los

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Oakland Raiders inside linebacker Will Compton during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Raiders keep playoff hopes alive with victory over Chargers

By Joe Reedy Dec. 22, 2019 07:25 PM EST
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders will go into the final

A Los Angeles Chargers fan looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Chargers say goodbye to temporary home by hosting Raiders

By Joe Reedy Dec. 19, 2019 05:40 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will bid farewell to their

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Rivers acknowledges uncertainty going into home finale

By Joe Reedy Dec. 18, 2019 06:01 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Philip Rivers will make his 112th home start on

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Turnovers have proved to be costly for Chargers all season

By Joe Reedy Dec. 16, 2019 08:23 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn hopes the Los Angeles Chargers have run

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Minnesota takes advantage of 7 Chargers turnovers in victory

By Joe Reedy Dec. 15, 2019 07:21 PM EST
CARSON, Calif, (AP) — Mike Zimmer has accomplished many things as a defensive

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, center, makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward, left, and defensive back Rashad Fenton, right, defend, during the second half of an NFL football game, in Mexico City. Williams has five straight games with a reception over 40 yards and has made some dynamic catches for the Los Angeles Chargers. The only thing the third-year receiver hasn't done this season is find the end zone. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)
Chargers' Williams emerges as deep threat, but no touchdowns

By Joe Reedy Dec. 04, 2019 07:03 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams has emerged as one of the biggest deep

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Denver. Denver Broncos won 23-20. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chargers resisting youth movement despite 4-8 record

By Joe Reedy Dec. 02, 2019 07:27 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn has no intention of turning the final

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers’ Rivers understands criticism about recent stretch

By Joe Reedy Nov. 27, 2019 08:04 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Philip Rivers says he is concentrating on Sunday’s

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown scores past Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams left searching for words after being run over by Ravens

By Joe Reedy Nov. 26, 2019 01:22 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Weddle is rarely at a loss for words, but the safety

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Rivers’ future with Chargers beginning to receive scrutiny

By Joe Reedy Nov. 21, 2019 08:21 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers’ final five regular-season

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff passes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Gurley, Brown help Rams ground out 17-7 win over Bears

By Joe Reedy Nov. 17, 2019 11:28 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd Gurley was told by Rams coach Sean McVay before Sunday

Fans watch as players warm up for an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Chargers still struggling to build fan base in Los Angeles

By Joe Reedy Nov. 17, 2019 04:19 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are the designated home team for

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Chiefs, Chargers set for key AFC West matchup in Mexico City

By Joe Reedy Nov. 14, 2019 06:48 PM EST
Everyone hopes the playing surface at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium will not be

FILE - This Dec. 9, 2018 file photo shows John Cena at the premiere of "Bumblebee" in Los Angeles. Cena stars in “64th Man”, an audio series premiering on Audible on Thursday. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Cena related to character pursuing NFL dreams in new series

By Joe Reedy Nov. 12, 2019 02:49 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When John Cena was offered an audio series about a former