Category Archives: Chargers

Swasted Files: Elderly Pacific Beach Woman Wakes Up To Find A Chargers Fan Passed Out On Her Couch

After last night’s performance by the San Diego Chargers, I’m not too surprised by this… From SignOnSanDiego.com: An 81-year-old Pacific Beach woman awoke to find a Chargers fan passed out on her couch Friday morning, according to San Diego police. … Continue reading

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Lights Out In Buffalo: Shawne Merriman Claimed By Bills

Lights Out in Buffalo, but for once the weather isn’t to blame. Shawne Merriman was claimed off waivers this afternoon by the Buffalo Bills, officially ending his time with the San Diego Chargers. Swasted contributor SeeOats made the astute observation … Continue reading

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Junior Seau Arrested, Released, Drives Car Off Cliff

It’s been a hell of a few hours for former San Diego Chargers star linebacker Junior Seau. He was arrested and charged with felony spousal assault with injury last night around midnight after an incident involving a live-in girlfriend. Seau … Continue reading

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Charger’s Spokesman Talks Downtown Stadium

San Diego Chargers general counsel, Mark Fabiani, spoke in Mission Valley to a gathering of engineers and construction industry professionals about the pursuit of a downtown football stadium. The $750M structure (up to $1B w/ roof) faces financing issues because … Continue reading

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Chargers Safety Kevin Ellison Arrested

Uh oh… From Yahoo! Sports: San Diego Chargers safety Kevin Ellison has been arrested in Redondo Beach on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance. Police say the 23-year-old was arrested Monday afternoon after he was stopped for speeding in a … Continue reading

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Goodbye Charlie, We Hardly Knew Ye

The San Diego Chargers traded 3rd string quarterback Charlie Whitehurst and their 2010 2nd round draft pick (60th overall) today to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the Seahawk’s 2nd round pick in 2010 (40th overall) and 3rd round pick … Continue reading

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LT signs with Jets

NEW YORK — LaDainian Tomlinson is bolting for the Big Apple. The New York Jets signed the former Chargers running back to a two-year contract Sunday, adding an aging star to an offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last … Continue reading

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Chargers claim RB Marcus Mason

The 5-9, 215-pound former All-America running back from Youngstown State spent the better part of his first two NFL seasons on the practice squads of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens before getting an opportunity to play last season for the … Continue reading

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Chargers News – Jamal Williams Released, Darren Sproles Tendered, Kassim Osgood To Test Free Agency

As the free agency deadline approaches, the San Diego Chargers have made a couple of surprise moves by releasing their biggest man and keeping their littlest. The UT is reporting the Chargers have released All-Pro veteran defensive tackle Jamal Williams … Continue reading

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Wednesday Links – Jumping Turtle Stumbles, Ryan Leaf Update, Scale of Zero To Tony Gwynn

Jumping Turtle’s Entertainment Permit Suspended – In an unsurprising move, the city of San Marcos suspended the entertainment permit for the Jumping Turtle on Tuesday following a Saturday morning brawl that led to two stabbings and a woman being hit … Continue reading

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