Running back Austin Ekeler asked for a trade this offseason because the Chargers weren’t interested in giving him the contract extension he wanted, but he didn’t get moved and wound up reporting to minicamp this week after the team agreed to add incentives to his current deal. Ekeler said on Wednesday that he “wanted to [more] … [Read more...] about Austin Ekeler: I’m thankful for the way things played out with Chargers
Rams cut Christopher Dunn, Collin Duncan
The Rams made two transactions Thursday as they close out the offseason. They waived kicker Christopher Dunn and safety Collin Duncan. Dunn made 97-of-115 field goals (84.3 percent) in his career at North Carolina State and connected on all 200 extra points. In 2022, he made 28-of-29 field goal tries, including 2-for-2 from 50-plus yards. [more] … [Read more...] about Rams cut Christopher Dunn, Collin Duncan
Justin Herbert: Quentin Johnston is going to be something special
The Chargers already had a strong receiving corps led by Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. But they added to it in a big way by drafting Quentin Johnston out of TCU in the first round of this year’s draft. So far, Johnston has left a clear positive impression on his new quarterback. “He’s a playmaker. [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Herbert: Quentin Johnston is going to be something special
Rams create cap space by restructuring Cooper Kupp’s contract
The Rams have freed up some more cap space for the coming season. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team restructured wide receiver Cooper Kupp‘s contract. They converted $13.92 million of Kupp’s $15 million base salary into a signing bonus. The move creates $10.44 million in cap space for the team. Kupp has another [more] … [Read more...] about Rams create cap space by restructuring Cooper Kupp’s contract
Mike Williams supports Brandon Staley playing him Week 18
The Chargers had nothing to play for in Week 18 last season, having clinched a wild-card berth. Yet, Brandon Staley chose to play his starters anyway. On his 25th snap against the Broncos, receiver Mike Williams left with a back injury. He ended up missing the team’s postseason game. Staley defended his decision at the [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Williams supports Brandon Staley playing him Week 18