JOE REEDY
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley walks along the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chargers fire special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2022 07:11 PM EST
Chargers coach Brandon Staley has started the process of making changes to his staff

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico works the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Tirico is about to give new meaning to double duty when NBC broadcasts the Olympics and Super Bowl next month. Tirico will anchor the network’s primetime coverage of the Beijing Games, but will also host the Super Bowl pregame show from Los Angeles on Feb. 13 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Double duty: Tirico to host NBC's Olympic, Super Bowl shows

By Joe Reedy Jan. 13, 2022 03:17 PM EST
Mike Tirico will be doing international double duty when NBC broadcasts the Olympics

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Staley believes foundation in place for Chargers to succeed

By Joe Reedy Jan. 12, 2022 08:30 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley gave his Los Angeles Chargers players

FILE - This is a general overall interior view of SoFi Stadium as the Los Angeles Rams takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. A late-season surge in COVID-19 cases had the NFL in 2021 looking a lot like 2020, when the coronavirus led to significant disruptions, postponements and changing protocols. The emerging omicron variant figures to play a role all the way through the playoffs, including the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, where California has always been aggressive with policies to combat the spread of the virus. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
NFL regular-season ratings increase 10% over last season

By Joe Reedy Jan. 12, 2022 12:45 PM EST
An extra week of games, close finishes and a non-election year helped propel the NFL

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) removes his helmet after the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Aggressive Chargers falter down the stretch to miss playoffs

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2022 08:13 PM EST
Brandon Staley vowed to be aggressive after being hired by the Los Angeles Chargers

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) celebrates with fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) after making a field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) and defensive back David Long (22) react. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
NFC West title brings no solace to Rams after loss to 49ers

By Joe Reedy Jan. 09, 2022 10:20 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Ramsey wasn't in any mood to celebrate the Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers' Herbert aims for consistency with playoffs on line

By Joe Reedy Jan. 07, 2022 07:54 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The stakes for Justin Herbert arguably haven't been higher

FILE - ESPN's Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick walks on the field during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts, on Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. Riddick realizes he is in a position not many reach. He is an analyst on the NFL’s most iconic television package and still has hopes of running a franchise as a general manager. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Riddick happy at ESPN, yet still has goal of running a team

By Joe Reedy Jan. 07, 2022 02:57 AM EST
Louis Riddick realizes he is in a favorable position. He is an analyst on the NFL’s

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) walks off the field after a win over the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers' Bosa has respect for frequent sack victim Carr

By Joe Reedy Jan. 06, 2022 08:17 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joey Bosa has been one of the NFL's best in at least two

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) walks off the field after a win over the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers look to carry momentum into must-win vs. Raiders

By Joe Reedy Jan. 03, 2022 08:02 PM EST
The Los Angeles Chargers had their most complete game of the season in defeating the

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) catches a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert, Roberts propel Chargers back into playoff position

By Joe Reedy Jan. 02, 2022 07:15 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are back to

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) hands the ball off to running back Melvin Gordon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
AFC West rivals Chargers, Broncos face must-win situations

By Joe Reedy Dec. 30, 2021 07:13 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two weeks ago the Los Angeles Chargers were feeling pretty secure

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Joseph, Chargers looking ahead to challenges against Broncos

By Joe Reedy Dec. 29, 2021 08:44 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Linval Joseph and the Los Angeles Chargers have tried to

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers' Nasir Adderley (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. The Texans won 41-29. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Chargers' defensive flaws on display with short-handed unit

By Joe Reedy Dec. 27, 2021 07:54 PM EST
Joey Bosa and Derwin James can do plenty of things to mask a subpar season for the

FILE - Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, at a ceremony honoring Stabler during halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2015. 'All Madden' documentary a labor of love for Fox Sports. Many gamers will be receiving the latest edition of the “Madden” video game for the holidays. On Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, some will even find out for the first time that the name behind the popular franchise was a successful coach and broadcaster. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
'All Madden' documentary a labor of love for Fox Sports

By Joe Reedy Dec. 24, 2021 11:32 AM EST
Many gamers will receive the latest edition of the “Madden” video game for the

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, left, hauls in a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers, Staley will remain aggressive despite close loss

By Joe Reedy Dec. 17, 2021 05:51 PM EST
Brandon Staley has preached two things since being hired as the Los Angeles Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kelce's OT touchdown gives Chiefs 34-28 win over Chargers

By Joe Reedy Dec. 16, 2021 11:59 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham leaves the field on a stretcher after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers' Parham in stable condition after slamming head

By Joe Reedy Dec. 16, 2021 09:12 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham is expected to

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mahomes, Herbert on primetime stage as Chiefs visit Chargers

By Joe Reedy Dec. 15, 2021 05:18 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first two meetings between Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) kneels after the Denver Broncos scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chargers defense, Bosa on a roll entering Chiefs showdown

By Joe Reedy Dec. 14, 2021 07:35 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joey Bosa has been considered one of the NFL’s best pass