Travis Minor rushed 11 times for a total of 39 yards and scored the game’s only touchdown, as the St.

McNeill Refuses to Rest on His Laurels
The Chargers‘ Marcus McNeill is looking to rebound — from a season that landed him in Hawaii? How can someone reflecting on a Pro Bowl season say, “It was definitely a rough year for me.”

Rams narrowly edge Chargers

Travis Minor rushed 11 times for a total of 39 yards and scored the game’s only touchdown, as the St.

Which Draft Pick Will Land on Practice Squad?
The Chargers had a short draft this year, executing only five selections as a result of prior trades. It’s a good thing, too, because only the top two picks are locks to make the active roster. Chargers expert Michael Lombardo takes a look at the team’s final three draft picks and examines their odds of surviving the final cut.

Hester, Tribble agree to terms with Chargers (AP)
Rookies Jacob Hester and DeJuan Tribble agreed to contract terms with the San Diego Chargers on Friday. That leaves cornerback Antoine Cason, the team’s first-round draft pick, as the Chargers‘ only unsigned player. Hester and Tribble both agreed to four-year contracts. Hester, a running back from LSU, was picked in the third round.

Charger-turned-Niner Fred Dean answers Hall’s call (AP)
It was a trade that defined a career. Fred Dean already was a standout defensive end when the San Diego Chargers dealt him to the San Francisco 49ers during the 1981 season. Dean was depressed when the deal came down. That didn’t last long because he was a hit from his first game with the 49ers. By the end of the season, he was a Super Bowl champion.

A Slow Practice to Gear up for Rams
With the Chargers gearing up to play the Rams on Saturday, Thursday’s practice was extremely slow paced. While the first-team took part in the warm-ups and walk-though elements for the first hour, most of the focus was put on the rest of the team while the key players watched. Charlie Whitehurst and Legedu Naanee made the most of it.

Chargers release Parker (PA SportsTicker)
The San Diego Chargers released veteran wide receiver Eric Parker on Wednesday.

Which Draft Pick Will Land on Practice Squad?
The Chargers had a short draft this year, executing only five selections as a result of prior trades. It’s a good thing, too, because only the top two picks are locks to make the active roster. Chargers expert Michael Lombardo takes a look at the team’s final three draft picks and examines their odds of surviving the final cut.

Cason doubts he’ll be in Chargers camp on time (AP)
Chargers first-round draft pick Antonine Cason remained unsigned Sunday night and didn’t sound optimistic he’d be at the first practice of training camp. “I’m not sure. It doesn’t look like it as of now,” Cason said by phone. “I don’t know.” “I mean, we’re we were making progress, of course,” said Cason, a cornerback from Arizona who went to the Chargers with the 27th overall pick.

Update on Bus Service to Chargers Games

The Federal Transit Administration has decided to allow the Metropolitan Transit Service to temporarily provide shuttle services to and from San Diego Chargers games at Qualcomm Stadium.

Charger-turned-Niner Fred Dean answers Hall’s call (AP)
It was a trade that defined a career. Fred Dean already was a standout defensive end when the San Diego Chargers dealt him to the San Francisco 49ers during the 1981 season. Dean was depressed when the deal came down. That didn’t last long because he was a hit from his first game with the 49ers. By the end of the season, he was a Super Bowl champion.

NFL Preseason Preview - Dallas

The soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys organization will move from the cable airwaves to the football field on Saturday night, when “America’s Team” faces the San Diego Chargers in the preseason opener for …

With buses stalled, Chargers fans urged to plan ahead

San Diego Chargers fans attending tomorrow’s preseason opener might want to sharpen their strategy for going to and from Qualcomm Stadium.

Rams win 7-6 as Chargers rest most starters (AP)

The St. Louis Rams‘ first-team offense has yet to score a preseason touchdown in three years under coach Scott Linehan. The San Diego Chargers kept them off the board again, although Linehan was more than satisfied, given how tough wins have been to come by. A third-quarter 3-yard run by Travis Minor with all backups on the field was the difference in a 7-6 victory Saturday night.

A couple of weeks ago, I was on a San Diego radio show when the host, Chris Ello, expressed exasperation with his Chargers — essentially saying that it’s now or never for the Bolts.

Virus keeps Chargers LB Merriman out of practice

‘San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman missed practice Thursday for the third consecutive day because of a virus, and his availability for the preseason game Saturday against the St.

Mike Scifres, San Diego Chargers‘ Punter, Is the best in the Business

There was a pretty funny quote by Tom Flores when I turned on the Raiders/49ers game for a second.

The San Diego Chargers, two-time defending champions of the AFC West, and the Dallas Cowboys, defending champs of the NFC East, will open the preseason on Saturday, Aug.

San Diego Chargers Training Camp One-Liners

Rookie CB Antoine Cason had two interceptions during Wednesday night’s practice.

The Great 2004 NFL Draft Class
The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated off-season spectacles around. It’s a time where teams have a chance to identify their future in hopes of building a Super Bowl championship team. Scout.com’s Chris Steuber says that the 2004 NFL Draft is one of the best ever and names 25 players to back up his premise.

Tomlinson won’t see much action in preseason (AP)
Chargers fans shouldn’t expect much from LaDainian Tomlinson until the regular season. Following a familiar script, the San Diego running back isn’t expected to carry the ball in any of the team’s four preseason games, coach Norv Turner said Monday. Tomlinson, an eight-year pro who has won consecutive rushing titles, has only 14 preseason carries in his career.

‘If first impressions are any indication, the San Diego Chargers should be pleased with rookie Jacob Hester.

Chargers sign DE Castillo to seven-year deal (PA SportsTicker)
The San Diego Chargers on Tuesday signed defensive end Luis Castillo to a seven-year contract through the 2014 season.

CHARGERS: Safety in Weddle for Hart, Chargers

On the day Clinton Hart signed a five-year contract in April, he expounded on why he was so ecstatic that Eric Weddle would be his safety partner in the Chargers‘ secondary this season.

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The soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys organization will move from the cable airwaves to the football field on Saturday night, when “America’s Team” faces the San Diego Chargers in the preseason opener for …

Bolts’ Castillo gets $43M in 5-year extension (AP)
Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo came up with a huge sack on Tuesday — a huge sack of money, that is. Castillo agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2014 valued at about $43 million. The deal will pay Castillo a guaranteed $17.5 million in signing and roster bonuses. “You know I am not usually short of words but today is different,” Castillo said.

Lorenzo Neal goes to Baltimore

The Baltimore Ravens signed four time Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal today. The 37-year old has blocked for LaDainian Tomlinson for his career and has blocked for eleven 1,000 yard rushers.

Marshall gets 3-game suspension; it could have been longer (Yahoo! Sports)
Had Denver Broncos star receiver Brandon Marshall been involved in so many off-field disturbances a year ago,…

Ravens sign Lorenzo Neal (Yahoo! Sports)
The Baltimroe Ravens have signed four-time Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal, adding much-needed versatility and…

Training Camp: Working Hard to Finish Strong
Enduring the final week of training camp, the Chargers wind down and begin to focus on each player’s individual potential and strength. Emerging stars in the secondary continue to scrap as the Chargers look to solidify their roles. On offense, several talented youngsters took full advantage of some missing stars.

Three to Watch: Chargers Injuries
Will the San Diego Chargers have all the right tools in place to live up to what some are predicting as their best season yet? Fans, coaches and players sure hope so. SDBoltReport.com’s Samantha Fillerup profiles three injured players and the likelihood of them making it back in time for opening day.