April 2015 - Los Angeles Chargers Wiretap

Jets, Chargers, Buccaneers To Work Out Marcus Mariota

Mar 30, 2015 12:11 PM

The New York Jets, San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan on working out Marcus Mariota.

Mariota has a wide draft range from No. 1 to No. 10.

Jameis Winston is expected to be the first quarterback selected.

Bryan Fischer/NFL.com

Tags: New York Jets, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor

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Chargers Not Entertaining Idea Of Trading Philip Rivers

Mar 18, 2015 8:46 PM

The San Diego Chargers have no plans of trading Philip Rivers.

Rivers is playing out his contract this season and will be a free agent in 2016.

The Chargers could use the franchise tag on Rivers in the offseason, but would like to sign him to a long-term extension.

Rivers conceded that a potential franchise relocation to Los Angeles is "part of" his thinking.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

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

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Stevie Johnson Signs Three-Year Deal With Chargers

Mar 17, 2015 12:57 PM

Stevie Johnson has signed a three-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.

Johnson spent last season with the San Francisco 49ers and will help replace Eddie Royal.

Johnson had a contract cash value of $6.025 million for the 2015 season before his release by the 49ers.

Johnson caught 35 passes for 435 yards and three touchdowns on 50 targets in 13 games for the 49ers.

ESPN

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

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Ryan Mathews Agrees To Three-Year, $11.5M Deal With Eagles

Mar 11, 2015 2:03 PM

Ryan Mathews and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed upon a three-year, $11.5 million deal.

Mathews will receive $5 million in guaranteed money.

Mathews has been productive at running back when healthy since being a first round pick by the San Diego Chargers.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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

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AEG Abandons Pursuit Of Downtown Los Angeles Stadium

Mar 9, 2015 8:49 PM

AEG has decided to abandon their plans to build a football stadium in downtown Los Angeles.

AEG invested at least $50 million and five years in their efforts to build a stadium.

“I think it’s fair to say we have turned our attention to proceeding with an alternative development,” AEG Vice Chairman Ted Fikre said.

The St. Louis Rams are seeking a stadium in Inglewood, while the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers are working on a proposal in Carson.

Eric Grubman, NFL executive vice president and point man for the league on L.A., said the league has been "very interested" in the downtown site and has spent significant time with senior members of AEG. “We would always prefer to have an excellent site in the mix, but we recognize that it is not in our control.”

 

Sam Farmer, Nathan Fenno, Tim Logan/Los Angeles Times

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, San Diego Chargers

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Brandon Flowers, Chargers Agree Upon Four-Year Deal

Mar 8, 2015 8:05 PM

Brandon Flowers and the San Diego Chargers have agreed upon a four-year deal.

Flowers was a late addition to the Chargers' 2014 roster and gave the team an upgrade at cornerback. Flowers started 14 games, playing a total of 769 snaps. He missed time due to a concussion and a groin injury.

Flowers was originally a second round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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

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Jacoby Jones Agrees Upon Two-Year Deal With Chargers

Mar 6, 2015 12:55 PM

The San Diego Chargers have agreed upon a two-year deal with Jacoby Jones.

Jones was released this offseason by the Baltimore Ravens.

Jones is a valuable return man and in three-receiver sets.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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

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Cardinals, Colts, Cowboys, Chargers, Bucs On Adrian Peterson's List

Mar 4, 2015 4:59 PM

Adrian Peterson would consider a restructuring of his contract to help facilitate a trade.

"All the options are open," Nelson Peterson said of those scenarios. "There's no doors closed on anything at this time. … Adrian will come back from this with a vengeance. He plays hard anyway, but he's got an extra chip on his shoulder. He will bounce back from this."

Peterson would prefer a move to the Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers or Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings are meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps.

 

Charles Robinson/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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A.J. Smith Retires At 66

Mar 1, 2015 10:55 AM

A.J. Smith has retired after four decades in NFL front offices.

Smith was general manager of the San Diego Chargers between 2003 and 2012.

Smith was most recently a senior executive with Washington.

“We had a family discussion and an actual voting process. It was unanimous!” Smith wrote in an e-mail. “… We have experienced incredible highs and lows in our 38-year ride. At the age of 66, it's time for me to enjoy my family and friends more than ever before. I will now get going on my long-awaited bucket list.”

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune

Tags: San Diego Chargers, Washington Football Team, Misc Rumor

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