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2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye Go 1-3

Apr 25, 2024 9:48 PM

The Chicago Bears led off the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Caleb Williams out of USC as expected with the Washington Commanders taking Jayden Daniels at No. 2 and the New England Patriots also taking a quarterback at No. 3 in Drake Maye.

There were a NFL draft record 23 offensive players selected in the first round:

• Six Quarterbacks

• Seven Wide Receivers

• Nine Offensive Linemen

• One Tight End

2024 NFL Draft Results (First Round)

1. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, QB, USC

2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

3. New England Patriots: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

5. Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

6. New York Giants: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

7. Tennessee Titans: JC Latham, OT, Alabama

8. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

9. Chicago Bears: Rome Odense, WR, Washington

10. Minnesota Vikings: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan

11. New York Jets: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State

12. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

13. Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Browers, TE, Georgia

14. New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State

15. Indianapolis Colts: Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA

16. Seattle Seahawks: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas

17. Minnesota Vikings: Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama

18. Cincinnati Bengals: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia

19. Los Angeles Rams: Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Troy Fautanu, OG, Washington

21. Miami Dolphins: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State

22. Philadelphia Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

23. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

24. Detroit Lions: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

25. Green Bay Packers: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graham Barton, C, Duke

27. Arizona Cardinals: Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri

28. Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

29. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma

30. Baltimore Ravens: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

31. San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida

32. Carolina Panthers: Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina

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Chargers Received Trade Calls On Justin Herbert From Pats, Vikings

Apr 26, 2024 12:20 AM

The Los Angeles Chargers received trade inquiries on Justin Herbert from the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings.

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz confirmed Thursday that he fielded inquiries about Herbert but did not specify which teams contacted him, adding "they were quickly shot down."

"Justin who?" Hortiz said with a smile. "No. No, at the combine I had some people ask me would we consider it, and they were quickly shot down. No, that is never an option."

The Chargers would have had to take on a $63.5 million salary cap charge for 2024 if they traded Herbert. The Chargers signed Herbert last July to a five-year, $262.5 million extension that included $133.7 million in full guarantees and $193.7 million in injury guarantees.

New England selected Drake Maye at No. 3, while the Vikings picked J.J. McCarthy at No. 10. 

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Tags: Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Chargers Say Justin Herbert Trade Was Never An Option

Apr 26, 2024 9:02 AM

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz says the team received inquiries about Justin Herbert, but the offers were immediately rejected.

"Justin who?" Hortiz said. "No. No, at the combine I had some people ask me would we consider it, and they were quickly shot down. No, that is never an option."

Adam Schefter reported Thursday night that the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings called about Herbert.

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Tags: San Diego Chargers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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J.K. Dobbins, Chargers Agree To One-Year Deal

Apr 17, 2024 9:17 PM

J.K. Dobbins plans to sign a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The move reunites him with Greg Roman, his former offensive coordinator in Baltimore, as well as his former Ravens backfield mate Gus Edwards.

ESPN

Tags: San Diego Chargers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Chargers Working To Build 'Epic' Offense

Apr 9, 2024 8:36 AM

The Los Angeles Chargers are building a new offense under Jim Harbaugh and new offensive coordinator Greg Roman.

Run game coordinator Andy Bischoff outlined the goal of that construction process when he spoke to reporters on Monday.

Bischoff called Justin Herbert a player "with rare intelligence" and said the team aims to put him in a "different and unique:" offense in order to make the most of his ability.

"This morning in our team meeting with the offense, [Roman] used the word 'epic' in front of the guys and defined it," Bischoff said.

"Why not create something different than has ever been done. As much success as we've all had in different places doing different things, none of that really matters. All that really matters is right now and creating that here."

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J.K. Dobbins To Visit With Chargers

Mar 28, 2024 8:52 AM

J.K. Dobbins is set to meet with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, according to a report.

Dobbins tore his Achilles in Week 1 of last season. The running back has played just nine out of a possible 51 games in the past three seasons, also missing the entire 2021 campaign due to a torn ACL.

He spent his first three years with the Baltimore Ravens under Greg Roman, who signed on as Jim Harbaugh's offensive coordinator in L.A. this season.

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Tags: San Diego Chargers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Jets, Texans Had Interest In Keenan Allen Before Trade To Bears

Mar 16, 2024 6:57 PM

Before he was traded from the Chargers to the Bears on Thursday, wide receiver Keenan Allen revealed that Los Angeles had permitted him to explore several options for where he wanted to continue his career after spending 11 seasons with the franchise.

"There were a couple teams that they would allow me, I guess, to say where I wanted to go," Allen said Saturday. "I only had like two teams."

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Tags: Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, New York Jets, Houston Texans, Trade Rumor

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Bears Acquire Keenan Allen From Chargers For 4th Rounder

Mar 14, 2024 10:29 PM

The Chicago Bears have acquired Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers for a fourth rounder.

The Chargers approached Allen about taking a pay cut on a restructured contract.

Last season, Allen caught 108 balls for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Tags: Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Chargers Release Mike Williams, Save $20M Against Cap

Mar 13, 2024 2:25 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers have released Mike Williams, which will save them $20 million against their cap.

Williams appeared in just three games in 2023, catching 19 balls for 249 yards and one touchdown.

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Tags: San Diego Chargers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Austin Ekeler, Commanders Agree To Two-Year, $11M Deal

Mar 11, 2024 10:49 PM

Austin Ekeler has agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $11 million.

Ekeler, 28, had one of the worst years of his career in 2023. He averaged just 3.5 yards per carry, struggled with drops and had just five rushing touchdowns after getting 25 combined the two previous seasons.

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Chargers OC On Plan For Justin Herbert: Run The Ball

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Chargers Hire NaVorro Bowman As Linebackers Coach

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Report: Chad Alexander Leaving Jets To Become Chargers' Assistant GM

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Chargers Hire Greg Roman As Offensive Coordinator, Jesse Minter As DC

NFL Media

Jim Harbaugh's Goal: 'Multiple' Titles For Chargers

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Chargers Working To Hire Joe Hortiz As GM

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Jim Harbaugh Ready 'To Take A Crack' At Super Bowl

ESPN.com

Eagles Hire Kellen Moore As OC

ESPN.com

Jim Harbaugh Leaves Michigan To Become Head Coach Of Chargers

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Raiders Name Tom Telesco New GM

ESPN.com

Chargers Interview Dawn Aponte For GM Position

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Jim Harbaugh, Chargers Expected To Meet Again This Week

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Mike Vrabel Interviews With Chargers; Seattle, Atlanta Also Interested

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jim Harbaugh Seeking Immunity Clause In Michigan Contract

Dan Wetzel/Yahoo Sports

Chargers First To Meet With Jim Harbaugh

ESPN.com

Antonio Gates Among Finalists For Pro Football HOF

Associated Press

49ers, Sebastian Joseph-Day Agree To One-Year Deal

ESPN.com

Austin Ekeler Looking To Prove Himself Ahead Of Free Agency

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John Spanos: 'No Limitations' On Chargers' Hires

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Chargers Fire Brandon Staley, Tom Telesco

Adam Schefter/ESPN