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FILE - Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Trey Pipkins III (79) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. After three years as a backup, Trey Pipkins III is ready for his opportunity as a starter. Pipkins will be the Los Angeles Chargers starting right offensive tackle when the season opens on Sept. 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Chargers' Pipkins turns it around to win right tackle job

By Joe Reedy Aug. 31, 2022 08:49 PM EDT

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith smiles on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. The Bears won 19-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Smith says he's focused on season, not contract talks

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 31, 2022 08:35 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) carries against Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) hand off to running back Sony Michel (28) during NFL football training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Chargers add depth at running back by signing Sony Michel

By Joe Reedy Aug. 31, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the start of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AFC West: tough division with talented group of QBs

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 30, 2022 01:56 PM EDT

Ernie Zampese of 'Air Coryell' Chargers, Cowboys, dies at 86

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 29, 2022 04:40 PM EDT
Ernie Zampese, one of the architects of the Dan Fouts-led “Air Coryell” offense with the San Diego Chargers and Troy Aikman's play-caller for the last of the Dallas...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Saints won 27-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Winston sharp, Saints top Chargers 27-10 in preseason finale

By Brett Martel Aug. 26, 2022 11:04 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts place kicker Jake Verity (6) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jaguars claim Verity off waivers, adding 5th kicker of camp

Aug. 26, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 25, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

Referee Shawn Hochuli (83) talks to New Orleans Saints' Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton before an NFL football joint practice session with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saints' Winston exhibiting athleticism in return from injury

By Brett Martel Aug. 25, 2022 11:23 AM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 08:25 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks toward the scoreboard during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Bears won 27-11. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Bears enter new era, look to make jump under Poles, Eberflus

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 24, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) participates in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers' Jackson could return from ankle surgery for opener

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 24, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) greets teammates running back John Lovett (37) and running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during an NFL football joint practice with the New England Patriots, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Panthers hope McCaffrey's return, Mayfield bolster offense

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 06:29 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, left, talks with quarterback Kirk Cousins before joint drills with the San Francisco 49ers at the Vikings NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, new Vikings coaches lean on existing offensive core

By Dave Campbell Aug. 24, 2022 04:57 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to reporters after a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Seahawks hope to be creating foundation despite QB question

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, right, after Zaccheaus scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Rebuilding Falcons face low expectations in 2022

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:30 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

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz warms up before the start of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Commanders hope to do more with Carson Wentz at quarterback

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:29 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