Player Page

Weather | Roster

Melvin Ingram | Linebacker | #54

Team: San Diego Chargers
Age / DOB:  (27) / 4/26/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 247
College: South Carolina
Drafted: 2012 / Rd. 1 (18) / SD
Contract: view contract details
Share: 

Latest News

Recent News

The Chargers are expecting a breakout year from OLB Melvin Ingram.
"He’s truly matured and become a leader," DC John Pagano said. "He’s somebody who can go out and change a game, can set the edge, and when it’s third down, go affect the quarterback." Ingram had 10.5 sacks as a 16-game starter last year, but didn't come on until the second half. San Diego is counting on him in an every-down role. In a contract year, Ingram has a good chance to top his career highs if he stays healthy. Sep 10 - 2:31 PM
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Player News

Date:
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Melvin Ingram weighs 246 pounds after playing at 266 pounds last year.

Ingram cut the weight in an effort to become more durable -- he's missed 19 games over the last two years. "Being at 260 or 265, 266, wasn't working, really. I felt quick but I kept getting injured. ... The lighter you are, the less stress it is on your body, the less stress it is on your knees, your hips, your joints or your ankles, your toes -- everything." The Chargers are counting on a Ingram, the No. 18 overall pick in 2012, to finally sustain health and lead a dormant pass rush that ranked 29th in the league in sacks last year.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Tue, May 26, 2015 08:09:00 AM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

When asked about OLB Melvin Ingram, GM Tom Telesco said, "It's his time."

Ingram tore an ACL in 2013 and battled a bad hip injury last year. Now healthy, the Chargers are counting on the 2012 first-round pick to lead their pass rush. Ingram had four sacks and 16 QB hurries on just 511 snaps last year.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Tue, May 5, 2015 10:43:00 AM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers exercised OLB Melvin Ingram's team option for 2016.

It's worth $7.751 million. It's a bit of a surprise considering how injury prone Ingram has been, but he brought a decent amount of pass-rush heat last season, generating four sacks in nine games. There's little to lose for the Chargers, as fifth-year team options are not guaranteed. Ingram will be on the spot to up his game and stay healthy in 2015.
Source: Field Yates on Twitter
Tue, Apr 7, 2015 04:36:00 PM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram (hip) is practicing in full for Week 11.

Ingram has been on short-term I.R. since Week 2. The Chargers are hoping to have him available for a "significant role" Sunday against the Raiders. Ingram's return would be a much needed upgrade to a defense that ranks near or at the bottom of the league in both sacks and turnovers. San Diego is also expecting to get OLB Jerry Attaochu back this week.
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 07:50:00 PM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram (hip) could return for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Ingram was placed on IR with a designation to return on Sept. 20 due to a hip issue. It's unclear if he'll suit up Sunday as it's the first game he's eligible, but he's at least close. The Chargers D/ST is on the upswing with home games against the Raiders and Rams up next.
Source: ESPN.com
Tue, Nov 11, 2014 10:31:00 AM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers placed OLB Melvin Ingram (hip) on injured reserve/designated for return.

Ingram won't be able to practice for a minimum of six weeks, and isn't eligible to return until Week 11. It's a major downgrade to the Chargers' pass rush, as Ingram already had a sack and eight quarterback hurries through two games. A combination of Jerry Attaochu and Tourek Williams will replace Ingram opposite Dwight Freeney. Ingram missed 12 games last year with a torn ACL, and will now be sidelined at least seven games this season.
Sat, Sep 20, 2014 04:12:00 PM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram will be 16 months removed from his torn ACL when Week 1 arrives.

Ingram blew out his knee during OTAs last offseason and eased his way back into the mix for the final quarter of the season. He'll enter this season far closer to 100 percent and ready to capitalize on his substantial athletic upside as he bookends Dwight Freeney. Ingram projects to improve significantly on the 41 tackles, one sack and five pass breakups he posted as a rookie in 2012.
Source: ESPN.com16
Mon, Apr 14, 2014 10:40:00 AM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers activated OLB Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery) from the reserve/PUP list.

Ingram has made an impressive recovery from his mid-May ACL tear and will play in Sunday's game against the Giants. It's a massive upgrade to a Chargers defense that's lost both Dwight Freeney and Larry English to injured reserve. Ingram will likely be eased in as a situational pass rusher before reclaiming his starting job in Week 15. LB Adrian Robinson was waived to make room on the 53-man roster.
Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter
Sat, Dec 7, 2013 04:09:00 PM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

The Union-Tribune San Diego reports OLB Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery, PUP) is a "real possibility" to play in the first half of December.

Ingram resumed practicing in mid-November. He won't be active for Sunday's clash with the Bengals, but could return in Week 14 or 15. It would be a remarkable recovery from Ingram's mid-May ACL tear. "He's the best pound-for-pound athlete on the team," described teammate Bront Bird. "He's pretty good. He weighs 270 and can do a standing back flip after having an ACL injury."
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Fri, Nov 29, 2013 10:09:00 PM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram (knee, PUP) will resume practicing on Wednesday.

Ingram's return to the practice field starts a 21-day window to activate him from the reserve/PUP list. Ingram is just six months removed from tearing his left ACL, and will most likely remain stowed away on the PUP list before returning at full strength in 2014.
Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter
Tue, Nov 19, 2013 04:35:00 PM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram (PUP, ACL) is "tentatively" expected to resume practicing next week.

Ingram's potential return has taken on increased importance after the Bolts lost Larry English (pectoral) for the season on Sunday. The Chargers are woefully short on pass rushers, but there's still no guarantee Ingram suits up this season. San Diego has more to lose than gain by rushing him.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Tue, Nov 12, 2013 06:33:00 PM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram (PUP, knee) is not expected to try to begin practicing until Nov. 19.

Ingram tore his ACL during a May OTA. If he is able to get back in practice and contribute at all this season, the Chargers will consider it a bonus. The 2012 first-round pick led the team in quarterback hurries as a rookie with 29.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Thu, Oct 31, 2013 10:33:00 AM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery) is not yet ready to return from the PUP list.

We've all along considered Ingram's return from his May left ACL tear a long shot in 2013, but the Chargers aren't giving up hope of a late-season comeback. The Bolts could really use Ingram after losing Dwight Freeney for the year.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
Wed, Oct 16, 2013 12:49:00 AM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers placed OLB Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery) on the reserve/PUP list.

He's technically eligible to return in Week 7, although Ingram only has an outside shot at returning late in the year after tearing his left ACL in May. The Chargers' pass rush may border on anemic this season. They're leaning heavily on Dwight Freeney to be an every-down player. At 33 1/2 years old, Freeney is highly unlikely to maintain top form over the course of 16 games.
Mon, Aug 26, 2013 03:42:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Philip Rivers
2Kellen Clemens
RB1Melvin Gordon
2Dexter McCluster
3Kenneth Farrow
GLB1Melvin Gordon
2Kenneth Farrow
3RB1Melvin Gordon
2Dexter McCluster
FB1Derek Watt
WR11Travis Benjamin
2Griff Whalen
WR21Dontrelle Inman
2Tyrell Williams
WR31Tyrell Williams
TE1Antonio Gates
2Hunter Henry
3Sean McGrath
4Asante Cleveland
LT1King Dunlap
2Chris Hairston
LG1Orlando Franklin
2Kenny Wiggins
3Chris Watt
C1Matt Slauson
2Max Tuerk
RG1D.J. Fluker
2Spencer Pulley
RT1Joe Barksdale
2Tyreek Burwell
K1Josh Lambo