Author: Chris Spiering

Chris graduated from the University of San Diego where he studied Communications. During his time in San Diego, Chris started writing for a local website called East Village Times and contributes regularly about the Padres and is credentialed by the SD Loyal SC. Chris will be covering the Los Angeles Chargers as the beat writer.

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The Los Angeles Chargers cut ties with another veteran player to increase their cap space for NFL Free Agency, releasing cornerback Casey Hayward. This move saves $9.7M in cap space. The Chargers now have roughly $45M total to spend this offseason. Chargers Release Casey Hayward Back in 2016, when the Chargers signed Hayward in free agency, they had no idea what they were going to get from the former Green Bay Packer. Looking back through the rearview mirror, the signing of Hayward is arguably the greatest free agent addition in franchise history. Since joining the team, Hayward made two Pro…

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The Los Angeles Chargers released veteran guard Trai Turner, saving over $11M in cap space. This brings them to an estimated $41.45 million in cap space, per Spotrac. Turner was a five-time Pro Bowler during his time as a Carolina Panther, prior to being traded to Los Angeles. Trai Turner Release Frees Up Chargers Cap Space The rumors have been speculating for the past week, and it is now official. Trai Turner is no longer a member of the Chargers. The Bolts were attempting to trade him over this past week, but couldn’t find a deal. It seemed as if…

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Could the Los Angeles Chargers bring in former Rams safety John Johnson III in NFL Free Agency to pair him alongside Derwin James? The current Chargers rumors are hinting this connection will be made, due to Johnson’s relationship with new head coach Brandon Staley. It is still possible that the Los Angeles Rams decide to franchise tag Johnson before the March 9 deadline. Although, with just over a week left, most signs lean towards Johnson becoming a free agent. Newly-assigned Chargers head coach Staley coached Johnson last season as the Rams defensive coordinator, so this could lead to Johnson staying…

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