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11hEric Williams

Could Justin Herbert help Chargers catch Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs?

With a high pick and questions at quarterback, it seems time for the Chargers to make the leap for a new signal-caller like the Oregon product.

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Ex-LB Edwards wins NFL Salute to Service honor

Former Chargers linebacker Donnie Edwards has won the NFL's 2019 Salute to Service Award for his Best Defense Foundation, which has supported youth outreach and military programs.

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1dNFL Nation

32 players who leveled up this NFL season: Rising receivers and Year 2 leaps

Michael Gallup took his game to another level. Justin Simmons boosted his free-agent stock. Aaron Jones dominated -- and stayed healthy.

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2dBill Barnwell

Barnwell picks next season's 49ers: Five teams that have ingredients for a rapid rise

The Lions get back their quarterback and have to improve on defense ... right? These five teams could take huge leaps next season.

Dylan Schefter gets homework help from Pro Bowlers (2:29)

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5dJordan Raanan

Giants' Manning says farewell: 'I did it my way'

Eli Manning ended his 16-year NFL career on his own terms. He was classy, well-prepared and walked away as a New York Giant.

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6dPro Football Focus

Ranking the NFL rookie classes from 1-32: Which team produced most?

Which teams have gotten the most bang for their buck from their rookies? Pro Football Focus stacks all 32 classes.

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7dAlden Gonzalez

Rarin' Rams ready 'to be great' in new stadium

With a $10 billion facility set to open in the summer, COO Kevin Demoff and the Los Angeles Rams are readying themselves to bounce back from a ho-hum 2019 season.

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8dEric Williams

Chargers' Jerry Tillery working to turn potential into production in Year 2

Injuries set Jerry Tillery back in his rookie season, but a late surge has the Chargers excited about the first-round pick's future.

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8dNFL Nation

Re-drafting the first two rounds of the 2019 NFL draft: New picks for 1-64

Six receivers and three quarterbacks in Round 1 ... but no Dwayne Haskins. We gave all 32 teams a do-over for last year's draft.

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10dChris Mortensen and Adam Schefter

Rivers 'permanently' moves out of San Diego

Philip Rivers has moved "permanently" from San Diego to Florida to be closer to his family, the free-agent quarterback texted to ESPN on Sunday morning.

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11dEric Williams

Touchdown-maker Antonio Gates set standard for pass-catching tight ends

It took Antonio Gates a little while to realize his football destiny, but after 16 years with the Chargers, that destiny could take him to the Hall.

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15dNFL Nation

Picking the biggest looming free-agent decisions for all 32 NFL teams

Will the Titans give Ryan Tannehill a big contract? Will Jadeveon Clowney leave Seattle? Here are the roster questions facing every team.

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Chargers great Antonio Gates officially retires

Chargers great Antonio Gates is officially retiring after 16 seasons with the team and will join the front office as an ambassador.

Cruz: Gates a phenomenal person and player (1:21)

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15dEric Williams

Bright spot for Melvin Gordon after trying season? He's healthy entering free agency

After holding out the first four games, Melvin Gordon endured a disappointing season, but he's feeling better than ever entering a crucial offseason.

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9dJeremy Fowler

NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2020?

From franchises that will tear it all down to those that just need a few tweaks, here are the offseason priorities for every team no longer playing.

Could Brady to Chargers, Redskins making playoffs happen next season? (0:52)

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22dNFL Nation

Biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: What to watch for in 2020

Clarity on Jameis Winston. An edge rush upgrade in Atlanta. A WR1 for Oakland. A new coach for the Giants. What does each team need?

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22dEric Williams

Solving Philip Rivers riddle top priority for Chargers this offseason

Much of the attention this offseason will be at quarterback, but the Chargers have several other questions besides Philip Rivers they need to answer.

Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer

Chargers snap counts for 2019 (DEF): R Jenkins 913, C Hayward 896, J Bosa 790, T Davis 764, M Ingram 633, M Davis 622, D King 550, J Jones 472, D Square 386, B Mebane 378, D Tranquill 360, K White 357, R Teamer 353, U Nwosu 342, J Tillery 340, D Perryman 339, B Facyson 311, D James 285, J Watkins 282, A Phillips 270, I Rochell 262, J Brown 82, S Williams 61, E Egbule 21, C Broughton 20, TY McGill 19, N Adderley 10, S Luani 1.

Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer

Chargers snap counts for 2019 (OFF): M Schofield 995, D Feeney 972, P Rivers 969, K Allen 880, M Williams 789, T Scott 773, S Tevi 742, S Quessenberry 588, H Henry 579, A Ekeler 563, A Patton 473, M Gordon 404, V Green 353, M Pouncey 285, R Okung 246, T Pipkins 233, T Benjamin 177, F Lamp 148, D Inman 127, D Watt 115, S Culkin 93, J Jackson 90, L Kendricks 89, G Davis 79, J Moore 70, R Groy 36, T Taylor 31, T Pope 29, J Guyton 17.