SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers are on their fifth long snapper of the season.
The Chargers signed rookie Mike Windt and released Ethan Albright on Wednesday, three days after having two punts blocked in a 35-27 loss at Oakland. One blocked punt bounced through the end zone for a safety and the other was returned for a touchdown, helping Oakland to a quick 12-0 lead.
Windt went to training camp with the Cincinnati Bengals and was released in late August.
Albright snapped in the last two games for the Chargers (2-3), who have also allowed two kickoff returns for touchdowns and one punt return for a TD.
San Diego's long snapper woes started when 17-year veteran David Binn went on injured reserve following the season opener. James Dearth and Ryan Neill soon joined Binn on IR.
Monday, May 14 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:14:34 GMT
Local sports hero Junior Seau was laid to rest in his native Oceanside Friday as fans made their way to Qualcomm Stadium for a public memorial service.
Local sports hero Junior Seau was laid to rest in his native Oceanside Friday as fans made their way to Qualcomm Stadium for a public memorial service.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 5:49 PM EDT2012-05-09 21:49:52 GMT
Former San Diego Chargers stars Dan Fouts, Rodney Harrison and LaDainian Tomlinson are scheduled to speak at a memorial service for Junior Seau on Friday evening at Qualcomm Stadium.
Former San Diego Chargers stars Dan Fouts, Rodney Harrison and LaDainian Tomlinson are scheduled to speak at a memorial service for Junior Seau on Friday evening at Qualcomm Stadium.
Thursday, May 3 2012 9:43 AM EDT2012-05-03 13:43:45 GMT
Junior Seau spent his first 13 seasons in the NFL playing for his hometown Chargers and quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.
Junior Seau spent his first 13 seasons in the NFL playing for his hometown Chargers and quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.
