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Former Saints WR Robert Meachem Signs with San…

The San Diego Chargers had more losses – including star wide receiver Vincent Jackson – than gains for much of the opening day of free agency. Jackson was quick to get out of town, signing a five-year, $55.55 million contract with Tampa Bay. The Chargers also released left tackle McNeill due to a history of neck injuries and to clear cap space

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Jackson, McNeill gone; Hardwick gets 3-year…

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Chargers had more losses — including star wide receiver Vincent Jackson — than gains for much of the opening day of free agency. Jackson was quick to get out of town, signing a five-year, $55.55 million contract with Tampa Bay. The Chargers also released left tackle Marcus McNeill due to a history of neck injuries and to clear cap space.

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VJ gone; Hardwick gets 3-year deal from Bolts

SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers had more losses – including star wide receiver Vincent Jackson – than gains for much of the opening day of free agency. Jackson was quick to get out of town, signing a five-year, $55.55 million contract with Tampa Bay. The Chargers also released left tackle Marcus McNeill due to a history of neck injuries and to clear cap space.

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Meachem, Chargers agree

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers had more losses – including star wide receiver Vincent Jackson – than gains for much of the opening day of free agency. Jackson was quick to get out of town, signing a five-year, $55.55 million contract with Tampa Bay

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Chargers, Meachem agree to four-year deal

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers had more losses – including star wide receiver Vincent Jackson – than gains for much of the opening day of free agency. Jackson was quick to get out of town, signing a five-year, $55.55 million contract with Tampa Bay. The Chargers also released left tackle McNeill due to a history of neck injuries and to clear cap space.

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2012 NFL Mock Draft – San Diego Chargers

San Diego was a big disappointment this past NFL season and head coach Norv Turner and GM A.J. Smith are on the hot seat. The team has under-performed for the past couple of years and this off-season is very important for a franchise that could look to move in the near future, and winning could help them with a new stadium.

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Dielman retires due to concussion

Updated Mar 1, 2012 5:06 PM ET   SAN DIEGO San Diego Chargers guard Kris Dielman retired Thursday after suffering a seizure last season following a game in which he sustained a concussion. The four-time Pro Bowl left guard wanted to return next season, but doctors cautioned against it, saying his long-term quality of life could suffer if he continued playing. Dielman, 31, suffered the concussion Oct.

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San Diego keeping coach, GM

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Chargers President Dean Spanos has decided to keep coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith despite the team missing the playoffs for the second straight season amid increasing fan discontent.

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NFL notes: San Diego Chargers keep Norv Turner as…

San Diego Chargers President Dean Spanos didn’t feel he had to issue any ultimatums when he made the unpopular decision to bring back coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith despite the team missing the playoffs for the second straight season. “Everybody knows in this business that you’ve got to win

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Chargers’ Norv Turner Coming Back in 2012

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Chargers President Dean Spanos has decided to keep coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith despite the team missing the playoffs for the second straight season amid increasing fan discontent. Spanos made his decision Tuesday, two days after the Chargers finished 8-8 by beating Oakland to keep the Raiders out of the playoffs

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Chargers keep Turner, Smith for 2012

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Chargers President Dean Spanos has decided to keep coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J.

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Did San Diego Chargers’ Head Coach Norv Turner…

The San Diego Chargers were one of the NFL’s biggest disappointments in 2011. After being talked about among the league’s elite teams before the season began, the team took its fans on an emotional roller coaster ride, finishing 2nd in the mediocre AFC West with an 8-8 record. All eyes have turned to Head Coach Norv Turner, who was thought to almost certainly lose his job at season’s end.

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Chargers coach Turner would be ‘excited’ to…

SAN DIEGO – For his final news conference of the season, San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner wore the Super Bowl ring he won as offensive co-ordinator of the 1992 Dallas Cowboys. Turner denies it was a subliminal message to his current employer, which lost badly in its only Super Bowl appearance 17 years ago. Still, no one recalls seeing Turner flashing the jewelry before

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What way are the Chargers leaning?

One of the most intriguing stories in the NFL in this week of change is what the San Diego Chargers will do. The Chargers could fire both coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith, fire one and keep the other or keep both

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