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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Phillips, left, makes the tackle after Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen, right, made a catch in the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Garoppolo shines in 27-17 win over Mahomes, Chiefs

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2019 12:48 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck walks past Colts general manager Chris Ballard after a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oft-injured Colts QB Andrew Luck, 29, announces retirement

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2019 10:14 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers 8/24/2019

Aug. 24, 2019 10:12 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pagano returns to Indy as Bears face Colts

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) intercepts a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Chargers safeties Phillips, Watkins ready to step up

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2019 09:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NFL 2019: NFC South rivals looking to end Saints' 2-year run

By Charles Odum Aug. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018 file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Ravens won last year behind the arm, and mostly legs, of rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
NFL 2019: Browns join fray in wide-open AFC North

By David Ginsburg Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) greets Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL 2019: Mahomes encore could depend on defensive makeover

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

Receiver Dontrelle Inman returns to Chargers

Aug. 22, 2019 12:31 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Dontrelle Inman is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers announced Thursday that they signed the wide receiver....

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
NFL 2019: Rivers: 'I feel like we're in that window.'

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2019 12:04 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs while Buffalo Bills' Vosean Joseph chases during an NFL football training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
NFL 2019: Banking on healthy Newton to lead team to playoffs

By Steve Reed Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes the passer during an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Cleveland’s defensive line could be the team’s greatest strength, and Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett may be on the verge of becoming the league’s most unstoppable force. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Chargers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws a pass during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. It all starts with Mayfield, the former No. 1 overall pick who began last season as Tyrod Taylor’s backup and finished it breaking Peyton Manning’s league rookie record for touchdown passes despite playing in only 14 games. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
NFL 2019: Browns not clowns, maybe title contenders

By Tom Withers Aug. 21, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf talks to reporters at NFL football training camp in Renton, Wash. L.J. Collier has been out for weeks, Metcalf just underwent surgery and Marquise Blair has a sore back. The Seattle Seahawks still have high hopes for their draft class but many aren't even on the field currently(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Seahawks' rookie draft class hit hard by injuries in camp

By Tim Booth Aug. 21, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

Chargers release veteran long snapper Mike Windt

Aug. 20, 2019 08:11 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Long snapper Mike Windt, who had the second-longest tenure with the Chargers, was released on Tuesday. Windt signed with the...

Seattle Seahawks' DeShawn Shead (35) returns an interception 88-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikings show passing depth, versatility in win over Seahawks

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) greets Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chargers All-Pro safety James to have surgery on right foot

By Joe Reedy Aug. 18, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater fumbles during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo )
Hill rallies Saints to 19-17 victory over Chargers

By Joe Reedy Aug. 18, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, right, runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers 8/18/2019

Aug. 18, 2019 04:23 PM EDT