Spikes in value, hikes in pay

Stocking the center position used to be an afterthought. But changing times have changed GMs' minds. Centers are reaping the benefits in terms of soaring salaries, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Weekend mailbag: Part I

...turned out to be Phillip Rivers, Nate Kaeding, Shawne Merriman and they traded the 5th for Roman Oben. The Chargers made out like bandits getting two Pro Bowlers in Kaeding and Merriman and a...

Chargers' Smith has a knack for extensions

...5 years Keenan McCardell 3-9-05 2 years Antonio Gates 8-22-05 6 years Roman Oben 10-24-05 2 years Mike Scifres 11-3-05 4 years Kassim Osgood 1-27...

The Cold Shoulder

Drew Brees thought he'd done all he could to make the Chargers his team. Turns out he thought wrong

Union confident in its next steps, even without Upshaw

The late Gene Upshaw was the NFLPA's controversial leader. Some players feel that the union's strength without Upshaw might prove to be his greatest legacy.

He departs in Favre's shadow, but Sapp deserves a spotlight

Warren Sapp retired the same day that Brett Favre did, but without nearly the fanfare. There will be a huge void in the NFL's trenches without the controversial tackle, Jeffri Chadiha writes.

COLD SHOULDER

Drew Brees thought he did everything he could to make himself the future of the Chargers. Turns out he thought wrong.

NFL Week 14 inactive players

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 14 games.

NFL Week 13 inactive players

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 13 games.

Tough week ends on high note in San Diego

Something changed for the Chargers on Sunday. They appear to have found a comfort zone, a transition that had plenty to do with the closeness they gained by coping with last week's adversity.

NFL Week 3 inactive players

Inactive players for Sunday's 1 p.m. Week 3 games

San Diego offensive tackle Roman Oben celebrates a penalty call against the Raiders during the San Diego Chargers 27-14 defeat of...

NFL players look for any edge they can get

If a player isn't looking for a way to gain an advantage in the NFL, he's courting plenty of heartache, Jeffri Chadiha writes

Mora's impact in Seattle can't be overlooked

From Jim Mora's impact in Seattle to Byron Leftwich's return in Jacksonville to a few players just looking for a chance, Len Pasquarelli covers it all in his Tip Sheet notes.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007

Carroll: Divisional round

Will Carroll breaks down the latest injury news for the NFL playoffs.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2007