Although the outstanding play of RB Darren Sproles in the season’s final four weeks was key to the Chargers reaching the playoffs, it also might be the reason why he’s not a member of the club in ’09. Sproles, set to become an unrestricted free agent, sent his price skyrocketing by scoring five TDs in ... More>
The Chargers fired defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell on Tuesday, replacing him with ILB coach Ron Rivera.
Heavy preseason favorites to win the AFC West, the 3-5 Chargers rank last in the league in passing defense and 28th in total defense, allowing 371.6 yards per game. They trail the Broncos by 1½ games in the division.
Cottrell's defense also struggled this season in creating turnovers, with just 10 through eight games. In 2007, Cottrell's first year in San Diego, the ... More>
Dec. 24: Practice-squad addition: WR Marco Thomas (released by Chargers 8/28). Practice squad; injured: S Grant Mason.
Dec. 8: Practice-squad addition: DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo (released by Giants 8/30).
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Free Agents
UFAs — none. RFAs — DE Ryon Bingham. Key arrivals — Ex-Raiders UFA C Jeremy Newberry, June 2; Ex-Dolphins FA OT L.J. Shelton, April 29 (two years); Signed ex-49ers LB Derek Smith, Feb. 24 (two years). Key departures — UFA RB Michael Turner signed by the Falcons, March 2 (six years, $34.5 million); UFA CB Drayton Florence signed by the Jaguars, March 1; Released FB Lorenzo Neal, S Marlon McCree (signed by the Broncos, March 8), ORT Shane Olivea, Feb. 28. Key re-signings — UFA QB Billy Volek, March 1. Other personnel moves — Re-signed RFA WLB Marques Harris, April 2 (one year).#
TEAM DIRECTORY
Norv Turner
San Diego Chargers
4020 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123
858/874-4500
Official Web site: www.chargers.com
Stadium: Qualcomm Stadium
Capacity: 70,000
Playing surface: Grass
2007 record: 11-5; first in AFC West
Owner: Alex G. Spanos; President/CEO: Dean A. Spanos; Executive vice president: Michael A. Spanos; Executive vice president/chief operating officer : Jim Steeg; Executive vice president/general manager: A.J. Smith; Executive vice president/assistant general manager: Ed McGuire; Senior executive: Randy Mueller; Director of player personnel: Jimmy Raye; Director of college scouting: John Spanos Head coach: Norv Turner Assistant coaches: Clancy Barone, tight ends; Bill Bradley, secondary; Ted Cottrell, defensive coordinator; Steve Crosby, special teams; Jack Henry, offensive line; Hal Hunter, offensive line; Jeff Hurd, strength and conditioning; Charlie Joiner, wide receivers; Wayne Nunnely, defensive line; John Pagano, outside linebackers; John Ramsdell, quarterbacks; Ron Rivera, inside linebackers; Kevin Ross, asst. secondary/quality control; Clarence Shelmon, offensive coordinator; Vernon Stephens, asst. strength and conditioning; Ollie Wilson, running backs.
