The San Diego Chargers have stepped up their efforts to potentially trade away wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
Jackson will miss the first four games because of a suspension handed down by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
The Chargers are concerned about Jackson’s comments that he will sit out the first 10 games to protest his contract situation.
The wideout wants a new deal after showing he was the star wideout the past two seasons, but San Diego is tired of their own players jerking them around. ( Read More…)
Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 4:04 pm by steve
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The San Diego Chargers have rewarded tight end Antonio Gates with a five-year contract extension worth $36 million.
Since making the transition from college basketball to pro football, Gates has been one of the top tight ends in the league.
His unique blend of size and speed has caused matchup problems all over the field for opposing defenses.
Gates has slowed in recent years as he has been trouble by foot and toe injuries. ( Read More…)
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 4:11 pm by steve
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The San Diego Chargers are willing to trade troubled wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
Jackson is suspended for the first three games of the season and is threatening to sit out to protest his contract situation.
The fact that Jackson has issues with the substance abuse policy could make it hard to trade him.
Then again, Jackson’s tremendous talent and relative youth are both big selling points for teams looking for a playmaker. ( Read More…)
Monday, July 26, 2010 at 5:44 pm by steve
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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been suspended three games by the NFL.
Jackson violated the league’s substance abuse policy yet again by pleading guilty to another DUI.
The star wide receiver is currently unhappy over his contract with the Chargers and threatening to sit out the first 10 games. ( Read More…)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 5:44 pm by steve
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