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Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Christian Covington (95) is helped off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
D-line becomes latest Chargers position plagued by injuries

By Joe Reedy Nov. 14, 2022 07:20 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley reacts to a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Frustration over play time hastens Tillery's Chargers' exit

By Joe Reedy Nov. 11, 2022 07:11 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley reacts to a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers look to stop double-digit first-quarter deficits

By Joe Reedy Nov. 09, 2022 09:25 PM EST

CORRECTS DATE TO SUNDAY, NOV. 6 INSTEAD OF TUESDAY, DEC. 6 - Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) stretches before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Chargers continuing to show mettle in rallying for victories

By Joe Reedy Nov. 07, 2022 07:05 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler celebrates after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Dicker kicks winner to lift Chargers over Falcons 20-17

By Charles Odum Nov. 06, 2022 04:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) participates in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Raiders, Chargers renew rivalry with new faces in fold

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Telesco goes into his 10th season as general manager after spending $218 million during free agency with most of that devoted to upgrading a defense that was ranked 23rd last season. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
GM Telesco hopes Chargers can deliver on big expectations

By Joe Reedy Sep. 06, 2022 07:07 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) participates in drills during a combined NFL practice with the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers hope improvements on defense make them contenders

By Joe Reedy Aug. 23, 2022 06:45 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley stands on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert, defense look to lead Chargers back to the playoffs

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 11:47 AM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr., left, and safety Nasir Adderley (24) participate in drills during a combined NFL practice with the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers sign Derwin James to 4-year, $76.5M extension

By Joe Reedy Aug. 17, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers safeties Derwin James Jr., right, throws a ball as Nasir Adderley (24) looks on during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Chargers safety James not practicing due to contract talks

By Joe Reedy Jul. 27, 2022 06:57 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks away from Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. New coach Brian Daboll needs to fix the offense and get quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley going. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Daboll-Schoen era begins as Giants open training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:20 AM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers players huddle during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chargers' Herbert on working vacation until training camp

By Joe Reedy Jun. 15, 2022 07:34 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack runs at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New Charger Mack making progress during busy offseason

By Joe Reedy Jun. 14, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive end Morgan Fox plays against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game on Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Los Angeles Chargers continued the offseason rebuild of their defense by signing defensive lineman Morgan Fox on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Chargers sign defensive lineman Morgan Fox

May. 18, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson shakes hands with fans after being chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 17th pick of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chargers fortify offensive, defensive lines during NFL draft

By Joe Reedy Apr. 30, 2022 09:57 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants new head coach Brian Daboll speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Clubs that hired a new coach after the end of the 2021 regular season may begin offseason workouts Monday, April 4, 2022. Daboll laid out some his ground rules.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
New GM Schoen has 5th and 7th picks to start Giants rebuild

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

FILE - New York Giants nose tackle Austin Johnson smiles after the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 3, 2021, in New Orleans. Johnson signed a two-year deal on March 16 to join the Los Angeles Chargers after having a career season with the New York Giants last year. The 27-year old defender started all 17 games and finished with 72 tackles, including 3 1/2 sacks. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Chargers hoping Johnson can fill need on defensive line

By Joe Reedy Mar. 23, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, right, of the Dallas Cowboys, and AFC cornerback J.C. Jackson, left, of the New England Patriots, reach for an incomplete pass during the second half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Jackson ready to team up with James in Chargers' secondary

By Joe Reedy Mar. 22, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

New Chargers DT Joseph-Day relishing reunion with Staley

By Dan Greenspan Mar. 17, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Sebastian Joseph-Day got to learn from some of the best interior defensive linemen of this generation...