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The San Diego Chargers have released WR Chris Chambers.

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The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers was 25-for-45 for a career-high 436 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Authorities say San Diego Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman has been arrested on suspicion of choking and restraining his girlfriend, a reality TV star, as she tried to leave his Southern California home. San Diego County Sheriff’s Lt. Gary Steadman says 27-year-old Tila Tequila signed a citizen’s arrest warrant early Sunday, charging Merriman with battery [...]

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ESPN’s Len Pasquarelli reports that the San Diego Chargers and QB Philip Rivers have agreed to terms on a six-year, $92 million contract extension through 2015, with $38-39 million guaranteed.

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Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (knee) says his knee won’t be 100 percent until late September or October. “I think every seven days I make a jump,” Merriman said. “That’s what it is right now. I feel a difference in my body every seven to 10 [...]

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Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports the San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice LB Larry English, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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By Bob Cunningham
The 3-4 defensive end is an odd breed.
They’re basically just more athletic 4-3 defensive tackles. The must be big, strong, and able to hold at the point of attack. However in the same play, they’re expected to be quick and athletic enough to make sure no one gets out around them.
With a couple [...]

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By Bob Cunningham
While philosophies may differ, the most usual job description of the 3-4 nose tackle is to simply be a space-eater.
The nose tackle will usually be the biggest guy on the field, and more often than not he’s not doing anything real flashy. Yes, they will have the occasional sack or big tackle in [...]

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Charles Robinson, of Yahoo! Sports, reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (knee) said that his best is yet to come, now that he is healthy after missing most of the 2008 season. “People haven’t seen the best of me, not at all,” Merriman said. “In the past, I would tell someone, ‘I’m about to [...]

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Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said LB Shawne Merriman (knee) is running on field turf several times a week and is making great progress.

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The NFL has announced the Oakland Raiders will open their 2009 NFL season at home against the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night Football. The game is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. EST.

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kevin Burnett, an unrestricted free agent, has agreed to terms with the Chargers, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News .

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ESPNews reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson is in the final stages of restructuring his contract with the team.

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The Star Telegram reports free-agent LB Kevin Burnett says he is real close to being a San Diego Charger. Burnett is hopeful that everything will be finalized Wednesday. The Miami Dolphins reportedly had a contract offer out to Burnett but he wanted to test the market and appears to be now leaning towards the Chargers.

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John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said CB Antonio Cromartie is not on the trading block.

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