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The Chargers have announced that the team has agreed to a two-year deal with former Patriots RB Danny Woodhead. Picture taken during game at EverBank Field on Dec. 23, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida. (credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Chargers, Danny Woodhead Agree On 2-Year Deal

The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year contract with former New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead.

2013/03/15

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Eddie Royal #11 of the San Diego Chargers returns a kick off against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 30-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Chargers’ News And Notes: Edwin Baker Signed, Brandon Taylor Ready For Big Time, Vincent Brown Returns

The San Diego Chargers had a number of names return to practice on Wednesday, but it’s already too little, too late.

2012/12/20

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 23: Ryan Mathews #24 of the San Diego Chargers runs the ball against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 23, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Bolts Place Mathews, Floyd, Wells on IR

The San Diego Chargers have placed running back Ryan Mathews, wide receiver Malcom Floyd and tackle Reggie Wells on season-ending injured reserve.

2012/12/18

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 18: Running back Ryan Mathews #24 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Qualcomm Stadium on December 18, 2011 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Ravens 34-14. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Ryan Mathews Wants To Do More For The Chargers, But Norv Turner May Not Let Him

Ryan Mathews has all the talent and ability to be an elite running back in the NFL and for the San Diego Chargers. What can a player do though, if his coach isn’t willing to give him the chance?

2012/12/04

What Do Chargers Play For Over the Final Six Games?

Over the next three weekends, the San Diego Chargers face the 8-2 Baltimore Ravens, 5-5 Cincinnati Bengals, and 6-4 Pittsburgh Steelers (on the road). Yes, the good mathematician will tell you that those three teams are a combined 19-11, so there are no easy games during that three-week stretch.

2012/11/21

Broncos Drive Perhaps Final Nail In Chargers’ Coffin

For those that had the stamina to watch Sunday’s tilt in Denver against the Broncos, the same old problems came back to bite the San Diego Chargers when all was said and done.

2012/11/19

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 09: Defensive end Elvis Dumervil #92 of the Denver Broncos fights against the block of offensive tackle Jeromey Clary #66 of the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 9, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 29-24. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Can The Chargers Play A Full Game Against The Broncos?

So, as the two get set to meet Sunday afternoon in the Mile High City, essentially the season is on the line for the Chargers, who limp into Denver losers of four of their last five games.

2012/11/17

Chargers Look To Ride High In The Mile High City

With a win, the Chargers remain in the hunt for the AFC West title. Drop their fifth game in their last six contests, and the Bolts might as well start thinking about the 2013 campaign.

2012/11/15

What Do The Chargers Need In The Off-Season?

As many Charger fans knew coming into this season, head coach Norv Turner and general manager AJ Smith were on a tight leash. Essentially, the mantra is not only make the playoffs, but at least win one round or very likely one or both will hit the road after the holidays.

2012/11/07

Is It Time To Unleash Ronnie Brown?

Fans in Charger Country are asking why running back Ronnie Brown isn’t getting more carries. Thus far in 2012, he’s been splitting carries with Ryan Mathews, but it may be time to make Brown the go-to guy.

2012/11/06

Chargers’ Offense Hit With A ‘Brownout’ In 7-6 Loss At Cleveland

In a pathetic 7-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns Sunday, the San Diego Chargers’ offense looked worse than the chances of Hurricane Sandy not having a major impact on the East Coast to start the work week.

2012/10/29

Chargers Looking To Run Past The Broncos

With a win, San Diego (3-2) would move two games in front of Denver (2-3) in the division race, with essentially a three-game lead having had won the head-to-head encounter before they meet again Nov. 18 in the Mile High City.

2012/10/12

Saints, Officials Top Chargers 31-24

The San Diego Chargers fell to 3-2 Sunday night, missing a golden opportunity to go two games up on division rival Denver by losing to the New Orleans Saints 31-24 The Chargers now head into a showdown with the Broncos next Monday night in San Diego.

2012/10/08

Chargers Prep For Chiefs And A Return To Winning

Given last year’s road debacle at Arrowhead Stadium (23-20 OT loss), a game the Chargers seemingly were about to win on a late field goal before they turned the ball over, San Diego knows that winning games within its division will be crucial this year.

2012/09/27

Is It Time For A New Battle Plan With Chargers’ Running Attack?

The return of Mathews to the lineup was welcomed by most Charger fans, as the third-year pro out of Fresno State was coming off of a broken clavicle suffered in the preseason opener versus Green Bay. What wasn’t welcomed was Mathews again getting slippery hands with the ball. In 27 career games, Mathews has fumbled 11 times, with six being recovered by the opposition.

2012/09/25