August 22nd, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in ESPN reports that it a deal for Philip Rivers doesn’t look likely to happen anytime soon: Philip Rivers is entering the final year of his contract, but no extension is imminent in San Diego and the Chargers haven’t discussed an extension with their quarterback much. Eli Manning, taken within three picks of Rivers in the [...]
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Good News on the Injury Side for Both English and Vasquez
The Chargers received good news Tuesday regarding top draft picks Larry English and Louis Vasquez, both of whom had missed almost two weeks of practice. Vasquez, a right guard drafted in the third round, took the field after missing 12 straight practices with a sprained foot. A hamstring problem kept English from practicing, but he [...]
Chargers Game vs Seattle Saturday Blacked Out Locally
The Chargers say their exhibition opener against the Seahawks on Saturday night will be blacked out on local TV. The game wasn’t close to being a sellout by 72 hours prior to kickoff. The game will be blacked out within a 75-mile radius of the stadium. The team said Wednesday that approximately 6,000 general-admission tickets [...]
Phillips Will Not Face Charges From an April Incident
The Union-Tribune reports that linebacker Shaun Phillips will NOT face charges from an incident in April: Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips will not face charges stemming from an incident at a downtown rooftop bar in April. The San Diego City Attorney’s Office said Tuesday it has declined prosecution. “There was not enough evidence to support a [...]
Will Tomlinson Take the Field in the Preseason?
The Union Tribune reports that it looks as if L.T. may very well take the field in the preseason, something in the past he’s never been prone to do: Might Qualcomm Stadium erupt Saturday in the kind of ovation that is rarely, if ever, heard in August? If LaDainian Tomlinson has his way, it will. [...]
Man Who Shot Rookie Brinkley Turns Himself In
The SD Union-Tribune reports that the man who shot Chargers rookie RB Curtis Brinkley has turned himself into authorities: A Philadelphia man accused of shooting Chargers rookie Curtis Brinkley has turned himself in to authorities. Investigators in Montgomery County say 23-year-old Anthony Peterson turned himself in Saturday. He is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault [...]
Weddle, Jammer Shaken Up in Huge Camp Hit
A big hit in camp left a couple players shaken up as AP reports: Eric Weddle thought he had a great read on the ball. Instead, the San Diego Chargers’ safety ended up in a loud collision with cornerback Quentin Jammer during Thursday afternoon’s practice. Jammer was shaken up and stayed down for a few [...]
