Chargers Team Report
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:00:46 PDT)

Chargers general manager A. J. Smith has taken his share of grief on quarterbacks he has passed on: Ben Roethlisberger (two Super Bowl rings), Eli Manning (one) and Drew Brees (one).

But Smith deserves credit for what he was able to wrangle from the Seattle Seahawks for No. 3 quarterback Charlie Whitehurst.

Whitehurst was a restricted free agent who was tendered a third-round pick. Seattle was interested, but minus a third-round pick this year the teams had to creative.

And it appears that worked in the Chargers' favor.

For letting Whitehurst go, the Chargers moved up 20 spots in this year's second round when flipping spots with the Seahawks, then collects Seattle's third-round selection for next year.

All that for a quarterback who has never thrown an...

Seahawks' Whitehurst competing for starting job
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:28:58 PDT)
When the Seattle Seahawks picked up backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst from the San Diego Chargers, it's...

Chargers send little-used Whitehurst to Seattle
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:20:20 PDT)
The Seattle Seahawks, attempting to bolster their quarterback position, traded Thursday for the San Diego Chargers' Charlie Whitehurst, who has yet to throw a pass in the NFL. Seattle swapped its second-round pick in next month's draft, allowing the Chargers to move up 20 spots to No. 40 overall, to take San Diego's 60th choice.

The Shutdown Corner post-free agency mock draft, Pt. 2
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:55:51 PDT)
Now that free agency is done - at least for the most part - it's a good time to head back to the Land of...

Cardinals QB race "an open competition"
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:12:34 PDT)
Matt Leinart isn't necessarily going to be the starting quarterback when the season gets rolling for the...

Jets' Cromartie pays off child support
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:02:12 PDT)
The New York Jets picked up cornerback Antonio Cromartie from the San Diego Chargers for a third-round draft...

Chargers COO Steeg leaving team
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:51:16 PDT)
San Diego Chargers chief operating officer Jim Steeg says he is leaving the team at the end of the month. Steeg says in a statement that he's leaving to pursue "further challenges." Steeg didn't return a call and e-mail seeking further comment Tuesday. Before joining the Chargers in 2004, Steeg worked for the NFL.

Ask an NFL'er: The out-of-control Toyota Prius
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:53:19 PDT)
Owners of the Toyota Prius, even ones that have been repaired, are reporting that their cars are still...

Whitehurst Has Offers From Cards, Seahawks
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:17:43 PDT)
San Diego Chargers third-string QB Charlie Whitehurst, a restricted free agent, has received contract offers...

Tomlinson, others forced to retire elsewhere
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:38:00 PDT)
LaDainian Tomlinson is the latest Hall of Fame-bound star whose career will end in a strange setting.

CB Strickland agrees to 2-year deal with Bolts
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:09:31 PST)
The Chargers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with free agent cornerback Donald Strickland. Strickland started two of the 11 games in which he played for the New York Jets last season, but was plagued by injuries. He dealt with a lingering quadriceps injury, a concussion and a broken pinkie during the season, and suffered a groin injury in the AFC championship game at Indianapolis.

No Vikings deal yet for Tomlinson
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:28:45 PST)
Free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson visited the Minnesota Vikings Thursday and apparently left without a...

AP Sources: Tomlinson leaves Vikings without deal, headed to visit Jets
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:00 PST)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.

Derek Anderson joining Seahawks?
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:05:56 PST)
Quarterback Seneca Wallace recently was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Cleveland Browns for a lowly...

LaDainian Tomlinson set to visit Vikings, coach cites 'great conversation'
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:19:00 PST)
MINNEAPOLIS - LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:11 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Broncos continue beefing up line with signing of free agents Green, Williams
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:00 PST)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos continued beefing up their defensive line, signing unrestricted free agents Jamal Williams and Jarvis Green on Tuesday.

Michael Vick says he humbled by award, but protesters say he's undeserving
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:35:00 PST)
BALTIMORE - Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honoured Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.

Vikings after LaDainian Tomlinson?
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:52:31 PST)
The Minnesota Vikings are apparently interested in signing free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson,...

Chargers claim RB Mason off waivers from Redskins
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:18:25 PST)
The Chargers have claimed running back Marcus Mason off waivers from the Washington Redskins, beginning the process of restocking their backfield. Mason spent most of his first two NFL seasons on the practice squads of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens. He played in nine games last season for the Redskins, gaining 127 yards on 32 carries.

Browsing through free agency's on-sale rack
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:51:17 PST)
The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and while we're not quite at the "bargain bin"...

Raiders bring back free agent OL Khalif Barnes with one-year deal
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:35:00 PST)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract on Friday.

Chargers agree to terms of two-year deals with Wilson, Boone
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:19:00 PST)
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with tight end Kris Wilson and defensive end Alfonso Boone.

Chargers agree to terms with Wilson, Boone
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:04:55 PST)
The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with tight end Kris Wilson and defensive end Alfonso Boone. Both received two-year contracts. Wilson just completed his second season with the Chargers, catching four passes for 28 yards, with one touchdown. Boone joined the Chargers last year and started four of 13 games played.