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Getty Images Free agent running back Melvin Gordon may be feeling some regret right now. Gordon held out from the first four games of the regular season last year in search of a better contract, but the Chargers never gave him the kind of offer he wanted. Now he’s a free agent, and not only is...

Getty Images If Tom Brady had landed in San Francisco, the 49ers schedule would have contained a slew of must-see games. With Brady heading to Tampa Bay, the slate still consists of plenty of compelling matchups. The dates and times won’t be known, but the opponents and the places are...

Getty Images The Panthers want to trade Cam Newton. They’ve yet to find a partner. Given the challenges associated with having team doctors conduct a proper physical in advance of any trade, the Panthers ultimately may have to cut Newton. And if/when they do, the Chargers may be waiting. Per...

Getty Images Defensive tackle Linval Joseph lost his job with the Vikings last week, but he’s found a new home before the start of the 2020 league year. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Joseph has agreed to a deal with the Chargers. It’s a two-year pact worth $17 million with another $2...

Getty Images One of the most sought-after free agents in the NFL is heading to Los Angeles. Cornerback Chris Harris told Josina Anderson of ESPN that he has chosen to sign with the Chargers. Harris reportedly had offers from multiple teams. The 30-year-old Harris started all 16 games for the...

Getty Images The Chargers and Panthers agreed to swap tackle Russell Okung for guard Trai Turner almost two weeks ago and that left time for them to take care of physicals before the slowdown caused by the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 over the last week. That means the Chargers were...

Getty Images As of Monday at noon ET, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady became eligible to agree to terms with any team. He hasn’t. Instead, he went to social media on Tuesday and said goodbye to the Patriots while also making it clear that he doesn’t know where he’ll go next. If he truly doesn’t...

Getty Images The world found out on Tuesday morning that Tom Brady won’t be returning to the Patriots. Patriots owner Robert Kraft found out on Monday night. “Tommy initiated contact and came over and saw me last night and told me he was going to move on,” Kraft told PFT by phone on Tuesday...

Getty Images We still don’t know what Tom Brady will do, but we apparently know that he has decided what to do. Whenever he does it. Colin Cowherd recently posted this tweet: “Breaking. Just got text. Tom Brady has made his decision.” This would imply that he has picked between the two teams...

Getty Images We know Tom Brady won’t be back with the Patriots, but there’s no word yet on where he will be once the 2020 season gets underway. That answer is eagerly anticipated in many corners of the football world and Tampa is on the high end when it comes to interest in what Brady is going...

Getty Images It’s currently looking like Tom Brady will be choosing (and perhaps has chosen) between the Buccaneers and the Chargers. But it’s hard to completely dismiss the Dolphins. Rumors of Brady to Miami percolated throughout January. Some thought that owner Stephen Ross would, after...

Getty Images Adam Schefter of ESPN, who has ties to fellow Michigan man Tom Brady and his agent, Don Yee, hasn’t been reporting much of substance regarding Brady’s next destination lately, other than to continue to bang the drum that Brady may be leaving the Patriots. Consider this quote from...

Getty Images Five teams have used their franchise tags already this offseason and we’re expecting to see several others go that route in the next few hours. Teams have until noon on Monday to use the tags and it will come as no surprise to hear that the Cowboys have applied a tag to...

Getty Images The Colts were careful to not overcommit to quarterback Jacoby Brissett, and for good reason. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Colts are in discussions with former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, describing him as a “clear target.” The dot-connecting between the...

Getty Images The two NFL stadiums due to open later this year, in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, remain on track. With the world quickly coming off track, the stadium plans could change. If/when the U.S. government (or the California or Nevada governments) impose sweeping restrictions like those...

Getty Images A year ago, former Chargers linebacker Kyle Emanuel made the surprising decision to retire at age 27. Now he wants to return to the NFL. Emanuel has decided to play again, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Now 28 years old, Emanuel started 32 games in four seasons with the...

Getty Images The Chargers will be using their franchise tag this offseason. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team has tagged tight end Hunter Henry. The tag is expected to carry a salary of around $11 million for the 2020 season. Henry is ranked No. 30 on our list of this year’s top...

Getty Images Philip Rivers isn’t the only veteran leaving the Chargers this offseason. The Chargers announced the departure of two other players on Friday. Linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane have been released. Davis signed with the Chargers last year after spending...

Getty Images The Chargers took care of a good deal of business on Friday and their work included reworking the contract of one of their linebackers. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team has restructured the contract of linebacker Denzel Perryman. Perryman signed a two-year deal with...

Getty Images NFL teams have been taking measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 by suspending travel and/or limiting access to team facilities. The Lions announced on Thursday that they will be doing both things. The team has put a stop to all travel by coaches and scouts and...