Archive for July, 2008

Cason signs with Chargers for $12M over 5 years (AP)

July 31st, 2008

Cason signs with Chargers for $12M over 5 years (AP) Chargers first-round draft pick Antoine Cason signed a five-year contract worth slightly more than $12 million Thursday night, assuring he will be in camp when the team holds its first full-squad practice. Cason was the team’s final draft pick [...]

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Turner eager to show Falcons his shoulder is fine

July 30th, 2008

Turner eager to show Falcons his shoulder is fine
The wait is nearly over for Michael Turner. When the Atlanta Falcons wear full pads Monday for the first time in training camp, Turner plans to show his new teammates that his shoulder is fully recovered from …
Cason signs richest [...]

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Chargers DE Castillo gets $43M in 5-year extension

July 29th, 2008

Chargers DE Castillo gets $43M in 5-year extension
By BERNIE WILSON Wednesday, July 23, 2008 7:45 AM EDT SAN DIEGO - Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo came up with a huge sack on Tuesday _ a huge sack of money, that is.
Is Gates or L.T. More Valuable? [...]

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Gates tests toe at Chargers camp; Cason a holdout

July 28th, 2008

Gates tests toe at Chargers camp; Cason a holdout
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates tested his surgically repaired left big toe Monday at training camp and said it’s about 65 to 70 percent healed.
L.A. prize: NFL owners lining up to move? (SportingNews.com) Examining [...]

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Hester, Tribble agree to terms with Chargers

July 27th, 2008

Hester, Tribble agree to terms with Chargers
SAN DIEGO : Rookies Jacob Hester and DeJuan Tribble agreed to contract terms with the San Diego Chargers on Friday.
TC: What to Watch on Special Teams With training camp around the corner, there are a number [...]

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Cason signs richest rookie deal ever by an ex-Wildcat

July 26th, 2008

Cason signs richest rookie deal ever by an ex-Wildcat
Antoine Cason will report to work this morning as an NFL player. A rich one at that.
Ex-Charger Foley settles suit for $5.5M (PA SportsTicker) Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has settled his [...]

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‘08 Preview: Injuries Chargers’ biggest concern (Yahoo! Sports)

July 26th, 2008

‘08 Preview: Injuries Chargers’ biggest concern (Yahoo! Sports) San Diego is set for another postseason run as long as ailments don’t continue to hamper key players.
Cason doubts he’ll be in Chargers camp on time (AP) Chargers [...]

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New/old face joins Chargers LB corps

July 25th, 2008

New/old face joins Chargers LB corps
Not a rookie and not a veteran but something in between, Anthony Waters finally will be set loose this week.

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2008 Fantasy Football Team by Team Analysis San Diego Chargers

July 24th, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Team by Team Analysis San Diego Chargers
The Chargers once again look primed to make a run deep into the playoffs. In order to get to the next level, Philip Rivers needs to step up his game and play more consistently.
Bolts Banter: Is Rivers a Top-8 [...]

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Ex-Charger Olivea gets one-year deal from Giants

July 23rd, 2008

Ex-Charger Olivea gets one-year deal from Giants
Former San Diego Chargers right tackle Shane Olivea , suspended last months for four games for violations of the NFL Substance Abuse Policy, has been reinstated and agreed to a one-year deal with the New York …
Former Evangel, LSU star Hester signs [...]

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