Los Angeles Chargers

Rams and Chargers Reinvent Themselves in NFL Draft

Last week, the NFL broadcasted their 2020 virtual Draft. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced draft picks from his basement with videos of cheering fans being streamed on a monitor behind him. First-round draft picks, coaches, and general managers had cameras set up in their homes for viewers to watch them celebrate as picks were announced.

XFL Succumbs to COVID-19

On April 10, the XFL suspended their operations and laid off nearly all of their staff. League owner and WWE CEO Vince McMahon filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, listing $10 million to $50 in debts and assets.

Chargers Promote G Spencer Drango to Active Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers promoted G Spencer Drango to the active roster, the organization announced on Monday. In a corresponding move, LS Matt Overton was waived. Drango was added to the Chargers practice squad from the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 18, 2018. He played in 32 games and made 19 starts in two seasons for the Browns. The Indianapolis, Indiana native was a fifth-round selection out of Baylor by Cleveland in 2016.   PROMOTED TO ACTIVE ROSTER Player                                     Pos.                 Exp.                        College Spencer Drango                     G                     3                        Baylor   WAIVED Player                                     Pos.                 Exp.                        College Matt Overton                          LS                    8                        Western Washington

Chargers Sign LS Matt Overton

The Los Angeles Chargers signed LS Matt Overton, the organization announced on Friday. In a corresponding move, DT Cortez Broughton has been placed on the non-football illness list. 

Gordon Returns, L.A. Chargers Fall to Denver Broncos 20-13 at Home

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn expressed his frustration postgame following Sunday’s 20-13 loss against the Denver Broncos at Dignity Health Sports Park, while L.A. failed to find the end zone offensively for the first time in 56 games. “Sorry to keep you good people waiting, and sorry for watching that damn game. We play like that, we won’t beat anybody,” Lynn said to reporters. “That team came here more desperate to win, played harder, out-coached us. It was disappointing. But we have a resilient group, I think. We’ll see how we respond next week.” The Broncos (1-4) rushed

Compton Unified School District Launches Districtwide Career Program with eSports Video Game Tournament

The Compton Unified School District (CUSD), in partnership with the Carrot Group and the Los Angeles Chargers, will host its first-ever eSports High School Tournament between its four high schools – Centennial, Compton, Compton Early College, and Dominguez High Schools – to kick off a districtwide career program and strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) skills in schools. 

Chargers Squander First Half Lead; Fall to Texans 27-20 At Home

The Los Angeles Chargers were clinging onto a 10-point first half lead, clicking on all cylinders on both sides of the ball, but were ultimately unable to sustain it, allowing the Houston Texans to come from behind and steal a 27-20 victory, Sunday afternoon at Dignity Health Sports Park.