JOE REEDY
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Rivers' ball security among mounting problems for Chargers

By Joe Reedy Oct. 14, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — A key to the Los Angeles Chargers' success last season was

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges greet each other after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Steelers' Conner scores 2 TDs, Hodges wins first start

By Joe Reedy Oct. 13, 2019 11:24 PM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh's Devlin Hodges walked into the stadium properly

Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) scrambles for a first down in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Ravens won 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Chargers veteran Rivers set to face Steelers rookie Hodges

By Joe Reedy Oct. 10, 2019 08:25 PM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Philip Rivers will be making his 214th straight start when the

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn, gestures, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Chargers dealt another setback as Pouncey placed on IR

By Joe Reedy Oct. 09, 2019 04:14 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have been consistent in the one

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Frustrated Chargers search for solutions after Denver loss

By Joe Reedy Oct. 07, 2019 08:20 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn was still seething a day after the Los Angeles

Denver Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson, left, forces a fumble by Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler at the goal line during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Lindsay helps give Broncos' Fangio first win as coach

By Joe Reedy Oct. 06, 2019 07:30 PM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Phillip Lindsay and the Denver Broncos got off to a slow start

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to pass the ball, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chargers’ RB Gordon makes return against winless Broncos

By Joe Reedy Oct. 03, 2019 08:15 PM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — It looks as if Melvin Gordon has picked the right time to

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to pass the ball, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chargers’ RB Gordon makes return against winless Broncos

By Joe Reedy Oct. 03, 2019 08:09 PM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — It looks as if Melvin Gordon has picked the right time to

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to pass the ball, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chargers, Rivers still effective despite changing targets

By Joe Reedy Sep. 30, 2019 09:04 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers were missing four offensive

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett forces a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. The fumble was returned by a touchdown by the Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams' offense continues to be out of balance in loss to Bucs

By Joe Reedy Sep. 29, 2019 11:07 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd Gurley's comments following Los Angeles' 55-40 loss to Tampa

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushes during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Sept. 26. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because he wasn't at liberty to publicly discuss the situation. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Gordon on why he returned to Chargers this week: "We're 1-2"

By Joe Reedy Sep. 27, 2019 05:48 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Melvin Gordon would likely be continuing his holdout if the

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushes during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Sept. 26. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because he wasn't at liberty to publicly discuss the situation. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Chargers' Gordon ends holdout, unlikely to play Sunday

By Joe Reedy Sep. 26, 2019 07:27 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Melvin Gordon called Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushes during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Sept. 26. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because he wasn't at liberty to publicly discuss the situation. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
AP Source: Chargers' Gordon to end holdout Thursday

By Joe Reedy Sep. 25, 2019 07:00 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Running back Melvin Gordon will end his holdout and report

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, greets Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. The Rams won 20-13. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Rams defense generating plenty of accolades after 3 weeks

By Joe Reedy Sep. 23, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
The Los Angeles Rams receive plenty of accolades for their offense, but the defense

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, NBC Sunday Night Football cast member Cris Collinsworth sits on the set during pregame of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Collinsworth will call his first Sunday Night game in Cleveland when the Browns take on the Los Angeles Rams. Cleveland holds a special place in Collinsworth's heart because it was where he called his first NFL game in 1990. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Collinsworth calling Browns, harkens back to early years

By Joe Reedy Sep. 20, 2019 05:15 PM EDT
Cris Collinsworth will get to experience a rarity this week. He gets to call a Browns

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Chargers' Rivers, Texans' Watson face off in key game

By Joe Reedy Sep. 19, 2019 08:27 PM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — In a week in which one of his 2004 draft classmates suffered a

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after he recovered a ball fumbled by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Oh, brother: J.J., Derek Watt face each other for first time

By Joe Reedy Sep. 18, 2019 09:18 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Derek Watt and J.J. Watt have played against each other in

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) fumbles the ball against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Chargers have no one to blame but themselves after loss

By Joe Reedy Sep. 16, 2019 08:35 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn is starting to pencil in at least one game a

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) is brought down by Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Adrian Phillips (31) and Thomas Davis (58) in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Chargers safety Adrian Phillips sidelined by broken forearm

By Joe Reedy Sep. 16, 2019 05:30 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Adrian Phillips will be out for an extended period, dealing

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees watches from the sidelines after getting hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Saints' Brees to see hand specialist after injuring thumb

By Joe Reedy Sep. 15, 2019 09:01 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Brees has played through a sprained MCL, plantar fasciitis