The construction of SoFi Stadium, the future home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, is ongoing amid the statewide "Safe at Home" orders in California.

The directives put in place at the city and state levels last week allowed for the continuation of commercial construction, but things could change going forward.

"We're going to do whatever we need to do to save lives," Alex Comisar, a spokesman for L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, said.

"We'll continue to take direction from public health experts from the county and the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] to determine what policies need to be put into place. With any activity that's going on, we expect folks to take into account proper social distancing."

In a statement released Friday, representatives for SoFi Stadium said construction "continues moving forward with an increased emphasis on the already existing elevated health and safety protocols put in place last week."

Philip Rivers considered retirement this offseason before deciding to continue his career and sign with the Indianapolis Colts on a one-year, $25 million deal.

"I think really where we settled in is I still love to play, certainly not coming off my best year [in 2019], but I know I still can play at a high level," Rivers said. "... It was one of those deals where we said if there's nothing else out there then that'll be our answer. I don't want to just try to hang on to play.

"The fact it ended up being with this organization, it made it that much more exciting to keep going," he added.

ESPN had interest in Rivers for Monday Night Football.

Melvin Gordon has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Denver Broncos. Gordon's deal includes $13.5 million in guaranteed money.

Gordon had a more lucrative offer from another team but staying in the AFC West to compete against the Los Angeles Chargers appealed to him.

Gordon held out for a large part of last season with the Chargers.

California has issued a "stay at home" order for all residents on Thursday.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s order exempted businesses and agencies that are deemed essential to daily life. A revision to the language of the order has exempted construction projects from the order.

SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles remains under construction in hopes of being ready for the start of the 2020 NFL season for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.

The Los Angeles Chargers are debating whether to pursue a trade with the Carolina Panthers for Cam Newton, according to a source.

A trade may be unlikely, however, given the inability of team doctors to give Newton a physical amid the spread of COVID-19.

The Chargers could look to sign Newton if the Panthers eventually release him.

The Los Angeles Chargers and Bryan Bulaga have agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal.

Bulaga had played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers since entering the NFL out of Iowa as a first round pick.

Bulaga moved back to right tackle to make room for David Bakhtiari. 

Philip Rivers has agreed to sign a one-year, $25 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

The Los Angeles Chargers and Rivers agreed to part ways earlier this offseason.

The Colts lost Andrew Luck shortly before the start of the 2019 season and started Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. 

Tom Brady has returned from a vacation in Costa Rica and is ready to begin his free agency.

The Los Angeles Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will formally inquire about Brady's interest in signing with them. The New England Patriots continue to want to re-sign Brady as well.

The Tennessee Titans are no longer an option for Brady as they re-signed Ryan Tannehill. 

The legal tampering window opens on Monday, but that doesn't mean players can't publicly comment on potential free agents.

During an appearance on NFL Network, Austin Ekeler mentioned that Tom Brady would be a good fit with the Los Angeles Chargers.

"Here's why I think it would be a good fit. We just lost a lot of leadership in Philip Rivers, right? So it's like, all right, there's a void there," Ekeler said.

"Also, Russell Okung, one of our tackles, got traded. He was one of our team leaders as well. So there's a void in leadership right there. It's an opportunity for people to step up, but if you bring a guy like Tom Brady in the room, he's been there, done that. He's already got the leadership qualities and he's already proven that he's a winner. So hey, we can build something around that, too."

Philip Rivers will leave the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason and signing with the Indianapolis Colts "is being treated like a fait accompli by a lot of people from rival teams," according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. 

The Colts started Jacoby Brissett at quarterback in 2019 following the sudden retirement of Andrew Luck.

Nick Foles and Marcus Mariota, who also could be available this offseason, have close ties to the coaching staff of the Colts.