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Robert Meachem - WR - Chargers

The Union-Tribune San Diego thinks the Chargers could try and trade Robert Meachem if he has a strong preseason.

GM Tom Telesco would trade Meachem for a bag of punctured footballs right now if he could, but Meachem's $6.75 million cap hit makes him impossible to unload. The Chargers have a glut of receivers searching for playing time, and Meachem is no higher than fifth or sixth on the depth chart. He caught just 14 passes in the first year of a four-year, $25.9 million deal last season.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 23 - 3:14 PM
Max Starks - T - Chargers

Chargers agreed to terms with OT Max Starks, formerly of the Steelers, on a one-year contract.

The longtime Steeler vaults to the top of the Chargers' depth chart at left tackle. OT Kevin Haslam was waived in a corresponding move. Haslam was part of the Bolts' revolving door on the blindside last season as Jared Gaither "battled" back and groin injuries. Starks was not effective for the Steelers in 2012, allowing a troubling 40 hurries according to Pro Football Focus' stats, but still has more to offer than King Dunlap. Left tackle remains a trouble spot for San Diego, which is likely looking at a long season under rookie GM Tom Telesco.
Related: Steelers
Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter
May 21 - 5:20 PM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

The Chargers haven't ruled out OLB Melvin Ingram (torn ACL) returning in 2013.

It's a nice thought, but Ingram is an extreme long-shot to suit up this season. Perhaps he'll be placed on injured reserve/designated for return if the Chargers avoid injuries to other key players in training camp, but that would be a best-case scenario. There's no point in rushing Ingram's recovery so he could play limited snaps in what will likely be meaningless late-season games.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 21 - 4:05 PM
Cam Thomas - DL - Chargers

The Chargers have "penciled in" Cam Thomas as the team's starting nose tackle.

Thomas has started just five games in his short career, but veterans Antonio Garay and Aubrayo Franklin are no longer sporting powder blue. It's Thomas' turn. The 6-foot-4, 335-pound behemoth could be looking at a nice pay day if he shows well in his new role. Thomas has one year left on his rookie deal. He'll be flanked by Corey Liuget and Kendall Reyes on the defensive line.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 20 - 7:04 PM
Vincent Brown - WR - Chargers

Chargers WR Vincent Brown said his ankle is "100 percent."

Brown fractured his ankle last August. The Chargers are taking it easy on him during OTAs, but Brown expects to be full-go for training camp. Malcom Floyd and Danario Alexander are running with the first team, but both Brown and rookie Keenan Allen could jump ahead of Floyd in due time. San Diego was planning to "feature" Brown last season, although there's now a new regime in town.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 20 - 6:47 PM
Dwight Freeney - DL - Chargers

New Chargers pass-rusher Dwight Freeney expects to see snaps at both outside linebacker and defensive end.

"They'll run both (the 3-4 and 4-3)," Freeney said of the Chargers, who operate out of a 3-4 base. "They're willing to feature me and free me up to make plays. And they're going to put me in good matchups in the 3-4." Freeney's play slipped as a stand-up outside linebacker in Indianapolis last season, but the Chargers didn't sign him to put him in position to fail. He should get opportunities to put his hand in the dirt.
Source: Sports Illustrated
May 20 - 9:19 AM
Larry English - LB - Chargers

The Union-Tribune San Diego confirms OLB Larry English is a candidate for an expanded role.

The Chargers are desperate for linebackers with Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery) out for the year. Dwight Freeney was signed on Saturday and will replace Ingram in a pass-rushing role, but English is still expected to see an increase in defensive snaps. The 16th overall pick in 2009, English has been a massive bust to this point. He had a career-low 1.5 sacks in 14 games last season.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 18 - 9:00 PM
Eddie Royal - WR - Chargers

The Chargers could save $1.5 million against the cap by releasing Eddie Royal.

Royal and Robert Meachem were signed to multi-year contracts last spring, and both were colossal busts in 2012. Royal was always battling a hamstring injury, and he finished the season with just 23 grabs for 234 yards and a touchdown in ten games played. The Chargers have depth at receiver, and the team could use some money to go get a free agent left tackle like Max Starks.
Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter
May 18 - 4:14 PM
Dwight Freeney - DL - Chargers

Chargers agreed to terms with DE/OLB Dwight Freeney, formerly of the Colts, on a two-year contract.

33-year-old Freeney recorded 12 tackles and five sacks in the Colts' 3-4 defense last season, but it wasn't a particularly strong fit for his skill set. He was expected to eye a return back to the 4-3, but money talks and the Chargers had a huge need for a pass rusher after losing Melvin Ingram to a torn ACL. Freeney should see significant snaps opposite Jarret Johnson, and the Chargers have already stated that they could tinker their defense to better suit the veteran. Freeney will not lack scheme familiarity. He played in Chuck Pagano's defense in 2012, and Chuck's brother John is the Chargers' defensive coordinator.
Related: Colts
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
May 18 - 11:27 AM
Dwight Freeney - DL - Chargers

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports the Chargers are closing in on a deal with free agent Dwight Freeney.

Freeney, 33, met with the Chargers on Wednesday and Thursday before skipping town without a deal. His fit in the 3-4 defense is questionable, but the Chargers are desperate for pass-rush help after losing OLB Melvin Ingram to a torn ACL. Pro Football Focus credited Freeney with 34 hurries last season.
Related: Chargers
Source: CBS Sports
May 18 - 9:15 AM
Dwight Freeney - DL - Chargers

Free agent Dwight Freeney's dad says he wants to play for the Giants, but can't because they're "broke."

The Giants are up against the salary cap, but are far from "broke." It's just another indication that Freeney's asking price is out of whack. He'd fit the Giants' scheme, but the G-Men don't have a compelling need up front. Freeney left his Chargers visit without a contract, but the sides could still be talking. He doesn't have any other visits lined up.
Related: Giants
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
May 17 - 9:41 AM
Dwight Freeney - DL - Chargers

Free agent Dwight Freeney left his Chargers visit without a contract.

Freeney took a physical on Wednesday, and the two-day visit reportedly "went well." The Chargers are interested in adding the 33-year-old, but money is the likely hang-up in a deal. Also, there are concerns from Freeney's camp that San Diego's 3-4 defense isn't a good fit. Freeney is said to be seeking $4.25 million, and it's uncertain if he has any other visits lined up.
Related: Chargers
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 16 - 10:30 PM
Thomas Keiser - LB - Chargers

Chargers signed OLB Thomas Keiser, formerly of the Panthers.

Keiser (6-foot-3, 261) was cut by the Panthers three days ago. The 24-year-old undrafted free agent out of Stanford has 4.5 career sacks in 311 defensive snaps, and he'll compete at a wafer thin outside 'backer spot in San Diego.
Related: Panthers
May 16 - 6:16 PM
Dwight Freeney - DL - Chargers

Free agent Dwight Freeney's visit to San Diego is still ongoing.

Freeney arrived Wednesday and took a physical. He's staying overnight and will continue the visit Thursday, possibly to hammer out a contract. The Chargers appear desperate to get something done after losing Melvin Ingram to a torn ACL Tuesday. They will have roughly $9.5M in cap space come June 1 and Freeney recently lowered his contract demands to around $4.25M annually.
Related: Chargers
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 16 - 8:16 AM
Melvin Ingram - LB - Chargers

Chargers OLB Melvin Ingram (torn ACL) will undergo surgery next week, and is expected to miss the entire 2013 season.

Dr. James Andrews will perform the operation. Even if Ingram made an Adrian Peterson-style recovery, there's almost no way he'd have a realistic chance of contributing this year. Disappointing 2009 first-rounder Larry English is a candidate to take Ingram's place in the starting lineup, but not as the edge rusher San Diego desperately needs. Free agent Dwight Freeney will visit Wednesday.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 15 - 7:04 PM

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