Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers announce signings of 4 of their 7 draft picks

May. 11, 2019 02:47 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have four of the seven players they selected in the recent NFL draft under contract. The team...

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) jukes to get by Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Juke: When any player make a deceptive move to fake out an opponent on the field. Often, but not always, applies to running backs and wide receivers. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
NFL language: from Hail Mary to Pick-6 on Any Given Sunday

By Simmi Buttar And Barry Wilner May. 10, 2019 02:29 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers NFL football defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, left, suppresses a laugh as he talks with head coach Anthony Lynn, right, during a news conference at Chargers headquarters Friday, April 26, 2019, in Costa Mesa, Calif. The Notre Dame defensive tackle was drafted by the Chargers in the first round Thursday. AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Chargers able to address defensive tackle, linebacker needs

By Joe Reedy Apr. 27, 2019 09:46 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheers ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Bucs bolster defense in hopes of helping Winston

By Fred Goodall Apr. 27, 2019 09:36 PM EDT

Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the New England Patriots selected Williams in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Pats take Stidham as possible successor to Brady

By Mark Farinella Apr. 27, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

Buccaneers draft Utah kicker Matt Gay in 5th round

By Fred Goodall Apr. 27, 2019 04:36 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — For the second time in four NFL drafts, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected one of the best kickers in college football. They can...

Chargers select North Dakota St QB Easton Stick in 5th round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 27, 2019 02:17 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Philip Rivers is the Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback, but the franchise is starting to possibly look at the future with their...

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 1, 1970, file photo, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Herb Adderley (26) intercepts a Philadelphia Eagles pass in the fourth quarter of a football game, in Dallas. At right, in a Jan. 26, 2019, file photo, North safety Nasir Adderley, of Delaware, returns an interception during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game, in Mobile, Ala. University of Delaware safety Nasir Adderley was in high school when he connected with his grandfather's first cousin, Hall of Fame defensive back Herb Adderley, who sent him videos of his playing days during the Vince Lombardi era in Green Bay. The elder Adderley would become a huge influence in his life as Nassir lost his grandfather, then blossomed into an NFL prospect himself. (AP Photo/File)
Chargers select Delaware S Nasir Adderley in second round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 26, 2019 09:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. The Detroit Lions look like they need a tight end and a receiver early in the three-day NFL draft after largely ignoring both positions in recent years. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Lions draft LB Jahlani Tavai, DB Will Harris on 2nd day

By Noah Trister Apr. 26, 2019 08:33 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Nick Bosa poses with his jersey during an NFL football news conference, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar )
49ers select WRs Deebo Samuel, Jalen Hurd on Day 2 of draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 26, 2019 07:50 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers NFL football defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, left, poses with a jersey as he talks with head coach Anthony Lynn, right, during a news conference at Chargers headquarters Friday, April 26, 2019, in Costa Mesa, Calif. The Notre Dame defensive tackle was drafted by the Chargers in the first round Thursday. AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Tillery nervous during first day at Chargers complex

By Joe Reedy Apr. 26, 2019 06:26 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the Arizona Cardinals selected Murray in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NFL draft: First-round player thumbnails

By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2019 12:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame defensive lineman Jerry Tillery rushes Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in South Bend, Ind. Tillery is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Chargers select DT Jerry Tillery in first round

By Joe Reedy Apr. 25, 2019 11:49 PM EDT

Louisiana State linebacker Devin White poses with his new jersey after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected White in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Buccaneers select LB Devin White in 1st round of NFL draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 25, 2019 09:58 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the San Francisco 49ers selected Bosa in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
49ers look to Nick Bosa to boost anemic pass rush

By Michael Wagaman Apr. 25, 2019 08:48 PM EDT

Work continues on the NFL Draft stage Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The NFL Draft is scheduled to be held Thursday through Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Coverage will offer different perspectives on NFL draft

By Joe Reedy Apr. 24, 2019 06:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Missouri quarterback Drew Lock throws at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Lock is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Chargers may target offensive and defensive lines in draft

By Joe Reedy Apr. 18, 2019 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 2, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. Haskins is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants have 2 first rounders: expect beef and maybe a QB

By Tom Canavan Apr. 18, 2019 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 3, 2019, file photo, Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. Ferrell is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rebuilding Dolphins take win-later approach into draft

By Steven Wine Apr. 18, 2019 02:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time since the Ravens came to Baltimore, someone other than Ozzie Newsome will have the final say during the NFL draft. DeCosta moved up the corporate ladder after joining the Ravens at an entry level position in 1996, their first year after moving from Cleveland. Now that he’s in charge, there’s no telling what might happen when it comes time for Baltimore to make its first-round selection. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Rookie GM DeCosta takes reins from Newsome in Ravens draft

By David Ginsburg Apr. 18, 2019 01:42 PM EDT