May 23, 2013

Luis Castillo returning to Chargers on one-year contract

The San Diego Chargers have signed defensive tackle Luis Castillo to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday.

NFL, Nike roll out new uniforms for all 32 teams

Nike rolled out its new-look NFL uniforms Tuesday, with representatives from all 32 teams on hand to model the fresh-faced gear.

Spanos: Keeping Jackson and Tolbert would have limited team

Many San Diego Chargers fans have been lamenting the loss of wide receiver Vincent Jackson and running back Mike Tolbert. Chargers president Dean Spanos feels their pain but says keeping both would have limited the team's ability during free agency.

Ex-RB Williams says GM Ireland was both brusque and pleasant

Recently retired running back and former Dolphin Ricky Williams said Miami general manager Jeff Ireland approaches his football and personal relationships in very different ways.

NFL distributes compensatory draft picks to 15 clubs

The Browns, Jets and Packers each received four more draft picks as a total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2011 NFL Draft were awarded to 15 different teams.

Battle visits Chargers; team makes offers to own FAs

Free-agent running back Jackie Battle visited with the San Diego Chargers on Tuesday, U-T San Diego reported. U-T San Diego also reported that the Chargers have formally offered contracts to a trio of free agents -- Jacob Hester, Antonio Garay and Luis Castillo.

Chargers GM Smith won’t pursue L.T., Osgood in free agency

For San Diego Chargers fans hoping to bust out their No. 21 LaDainian Tomlinson jersey's next season, keep them in the closet. A reunion isn't imminent.

Patriots reportedly get weekend visit from DL Castillo

After spending the weekend upgrading their offense, the New England Patriots have turned their attention to fixing one of the league's worst defenses in 2011 with a reported visit from Luis Castillo.

Chargers release Volek, bring in Whitehurst to back up Rivers

Charlie Whitehurst is in and Billy Volek is out as Philip Rivers' backup with the San Diego Chargers.

Rivers: Playing Manning-led Broncos twice a year would be ‘fun’

San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers said he would welcome the competition in the AFC West if Peyton Manning joined the Broncos.