Cory Withrow

Unable to land a tackle early in last weekend’s draft, the San Diego Chargers signed veteran L.J. Shelton to a two-year deal Tuesday. Shelton, entering his 10th NFL season, was released by the Miami Dolphins in February. He’s started 125 of 130 games during his career. He started all 16 games at right tackle last year. More: continued hereRead Full Story

The San Diego Chargers have signed former Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan. The Chargers are thin on the line with right tackle Jeromey Clary out indefinitely with an ankle injury. He was carted off the field during Sunday’s win over the Denver Broncos. Rookie Brandyn Dombrowski is expected to start in his place. They have also played without starting center Nick Hardwick since he suffered an ankle injury in the season opener against the Raiders. Runyan, a 2002 Pro Bowler...Read Full Story

The San Diego Chargers wrapped up preseason competition with an impressive victory over the San Francisco 49ers 26-7. The Charger quarters, Billy Volek and Charlie Whitehurst completed 18-for-27 passes for 185 yards and a combined 113.3 quarterback rating. Philip Rivers took the night off. The Chargers found success running the ball lead by their 4th round draft pick Gartrell Johnson who had a solid 4.3 yards per average while carrying the ball 20 times for 85 yards. Michael Bennett added...Read Full Story

The San Diego Chargers have signed former Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan. The Chargers are thin on the line with right tackle Jeromey Clary out indefinitely with an ankle injury. He was carted off the field during Sunday’s win over the Denver Broncos. Rookie Brandyn Dombrowski is expected to start in his place. They have also played without starting center Nick Hardwick since he suffered an ankle injury in the season opener against the Raiders. Runyan, a 2002 Pro Bowler...Read Full Story

Contrary to the diplomatic comments he made on his radio show, Marty Schottenheimer actually did want the Buffalo Bills head-coaching job. Badly. Bills owner Ralph Wilson, however, wasn’t interested, sources close to Schottenheimer informed me Tuesday after the club introduced Chan Gailey as their man. Schottenheimer had a strong desire to return to coaching after three years away [...] Related posts: Jets Shock Chargers 17-14; Will Meet Colts In AFC Championship Video: Jets RB Shonn...Read Full Story

Contrary to the diplomatic comments he made on his radio show, Marty Schottenheimer actually did want the Buffalo Bills head-coaching job. Badly. Bills owner Ralph Wilson, however, wasn’t interested, sources close to Schottenheimer informed me Tuesday after the club introduced Chan Gailey as their man. Schottenheimer had a strong desire to return to coaching after three years away [...] Related posts: Jets Shock Chargers 17-14; Will Meet Colts In AFC Championship Video: Jets RB Shonn...Read Full Story

Eric Williams of Seahawks Insider is reporting that the Seahawks have placed veteran offensive lineman Cory Withrow on injured reserve and signed safety Nate Ness. Withrow was not expected to be a factor on the OL this season. Ness is an undrafted free safety out of Arizona. He had a reputation as a sure tackler and team leader for the Wildcats after transferring from junior college. It’s not likely that he will play for the Seahawks this season, but its possible that he will make the...Read Full Story

The San Diego Chargers lost rookie linebacker Donald Butler, their second pick in April’s draft to an Achilles injury, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The former Washington Husky was selected in the third round (79th overall) by the Chargers and had been practicing with San Diego’s second team defense. He was [...]Read Full Story

Cory Withrow Mike Wahle Two-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Mike Wahle has been released by the Seattle Seahawks before their first practice of training camp. Wahle was released before the Seahawks took the field Friday afternoon. The team said Wahle failed his physical on Friday morning. The 32-year-old Wahle was signed away from Carolina before the 2008 season. He had surgery in December on the same right shoulder on which he had surgery in 2006. Wahle has played 11 seasons. Seattle also...Read Full Story

LaDainian Tomlinson has two years left on his contract with the San Diego Chargers but the running back says he’s convinced that the team will release him, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He and his agent haven’t spoken with the Chargers so the news is coming to them through the media. If LT is still [...]Read Full Story