JOE REEDY
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is hit by Denver Broncos defensive end DeShawn Williams (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chargers still in playoff position, but mired in a slump

By Joe Reedy 32 minutes ago
Going into the start of the season, many people would be happy to see the Los

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley watches action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Chargers' Staley faces mentor in Broncos' Fangio on Sunday

By Joe Reedy Nov. 24, 2021 08:07 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Before Brandon Staley became one of the top young

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers are learning to weather fourth-quarter storms

By Joe Reedy Nov. 22, 2021 06:45 PM EST
Brandon Staley has preached from the time he was hired as the Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Herbert throws for 382 yards, Chargers hold off Steelers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 21, 2021 11:53 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers had the

Chargers' Staley: 4 players on COVID list could play Sunday

By Joe Reedy Nov. 19, 2021 05:08 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Brandon Staley left open the possibility that

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph waits for a drill to begin during NFL football practice Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Roethlisberger to return in key matchup vs Chargers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 18, 2021 05:53 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coaches preach about preparing for all contingencies. Rarely

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley watches action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Injuries, COVID-19 leave Chargers defense short-handed

By Joe Reedy Nov. 17, 2021 08:43 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineup is in flux

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Staley, Chargers seeking more consistency on offense

By Joe Reedy Nov. 15, 2021 06:21 PM EST
Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers' offense was operating at a high

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Nick Vigil (59) puts pressure on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10), who throws an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Cousins throws 2 TDs, Vikings bounce back to beat Chargers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 14, 2021 07:49 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mike Zimmer said earlier in the week that his

Former Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning addresses the crowd as his No. 10 jersey number is retired as part of the halftime jersey retirement ceremony at an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Monday Night Mannings has been a big success for ESPN

By Joe Reedy Nov. 12, 2021 05:18 AM EST
ESPN's pursuit of Peyton Manning to be a part of “Monday Night Football” has

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs with the ball past Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Chargers can certainly relate to Vikings' tough-luck season

By Joe Reedy Nov. 11, 2021 06:46 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If anyone can relate to the frustration the Minnesota

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley watches action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Chargers' NFL-worst run defense to be tested again by Cook

By Joe Reedy Nov. 10, 2021 08:59 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Trying to fix a porous run defense is challenging

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a touchdown pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) to Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stephen Anderson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Staley considers 5-3 an accurate reflection of Chargers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 08, 2021 06:13 PM EST
After two wins on the East Coast and four fourth-quarter comebacks, Brandon

Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry hauls down Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for a sack during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penalties, early picks end up leading to Rams' 2nd defeat

By Joe Reedy Nov. 08, 2021 01:38 AM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't shy away in

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Chargers' Herbert taking recent rough stretch in stride

By Joe Reedy Nov. 05, 2021 06:45 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert isn't in the complete throes of a

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Chargers' Herbert limited at practice with right hand injury

By Joe Reedy Nov. 03, 2021 08:00 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was

Chargers announce plans to build new complex in El Segundo

By Joe Reedy Nov. 01, 2021 07:24 PM EDT
The Los Angeles Chargers have announced plans to build new team headquarters

New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) runs an intercepted pass back for a touchdown past Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Herbert, Chargers look to rebound after 2 straight defeats

By Joe Reedy Nov. 01, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
Justin Herbert has set quite a standard in less than two seasons as the Los

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen celebrates after a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Phillips pick-six propels Patriots past Chargers 27-24

By Joe Reedy Oct. 31, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Adrian Phillips has been gone from the Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Chargers' Ekeler questionable vs. Patriots due to hip injury

By Joe Reedy Oct. 29, 2021 05:44 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is questionable