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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 Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) participates in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Irvine, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LA Rams raring for repeat run after Super Bowl breakthrough

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:23 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 head coach Brandon Staley answers questions at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers hoping that new pieces on defense get going quickly

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

FILE - Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, left, talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, as wide receiver Lance McCutcheon stands by during an NFL football practice Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams won the Super Bowl for the second time in franchise history, raising the Lombardi Trophy for the first time since returning home to Los Angeles in 2016. Coach Sean McVay's superb first half-decade culminated with an immediate title after the acquisition of Matthew Stafford, who smoothly ran an offense in which Cooper Kupp became the NFL's most prolific receiver and the Super Bowl MVP. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Super Bowl champion Rams return with Robinson, Wagner

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:05 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

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald smiles during an NFL mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams reaping rewards as Donald returns, Kupp eyes new deal

By Greg Beacham Jun. 07, 2022 04:24 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 - Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Barring a spectacular trade, the defending Super Bowl champion Rams will not make a first-round pick for the sixth consecutive year. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Champion LA Rams show up fashionably late to another draft

By Greg Beacham Apr. 22, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Even though general manager Tom Telesco made considerable upgrades to the line last year — including the selection of Rashawn Slater with the 13th overall pick — the Bolts still have question marks at right tackle and right guard. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Chargers looking to address needs on lines going into draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:17 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Barring a spectacular trade, the defending Super Bowl champion Rams will not make a first-round pick for the sixth consecutive year. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Super Bowl champion Rams don't pick until 3rd round of draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:51 AM EDT

Champion Rams re-sign kick returner Brandon Powell

Mar. 19, 2022 04:15 PM EDT
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif (AP) — Kick returner and receiver Brandon Powell has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal. The Rams on Saturday...

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...

FILE - Los Angeles Rams' Johnny Hekker punts during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Jets on Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams have released Hekker after 10 seasons. The Super Bowl-champion Rams dropped their longest-tenured player Wednesday night, March 16, in a move that creates just over $2 million in salary cap room. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
LA Rams release punter Johnny Hekker after memorable decade

By Greg Beacham Mar. 16, 2022 09:39 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Mike Williams will remain a valuable part of the Los Angeles Chargers offense for the next three seasons. The wide receiver has agreed to a contract extension with the franchise on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Chargers release oft-injured offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga

By Joe Reedy Mar. 15, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson runs for a touchdown after an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. New England opted against using the franchise tag on one of the top man-to-man cornerbacks in the league, leaving an attractive option for other teams. Jackson entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and leads the NFL with 25 interceptions since then. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
AP sources: Chargers adding Jackson, Joseph-Day, Johnson

By Joe Reedy Mar. 14, 2022 06:13 PM EDT