The Chargers are one of the league’s best franchises, but that alone might not be enough to keep them in San Diego past this season. Their current home, Qualcomm Stadium, is quickly becoming one of the NFL’s most obsolete facilities, and the club has an option to get out of its deal there in January. The city has balked at funding a new stadium, which could cost more than $1 billion, and has severely limited the ... More>
In the days leading up to the AFC championship game, it was widely believed LaDainian Tomlinson was the healthiest of the Chargers’ three offensive stars, including QB Philip Rivers (knees) and TE Antonio Gates (dislocated toe). But despite being omitted from Friday’s injury report, Tomlinson’s hyperextended left knee wouldn’t allow for him to contribute much against the Patriots — two carries and one catch, to be exact — as he wore a parka on the sideline ... More>
June 30: Draft choices signed: RB Marcus Thomas (5/166); OT Corey Clark (7/234).
June 20: Roster addition: WR-PR Mark Jones (not tendered as UFA by Buccaneers 6/1). Placed on waivers: CB Stanley Franks; OG Charles Manu; RB Germaine Race; DT Keith Shologan.
June 3: Roster addition: C Jeremy Newberry (not tendered as UFA by Raiders 6/1).
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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.
