San Diego Chargers (8-8-0)
AFC West players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each AFC West team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Chiefs RBs Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis.
PLAYER NEWS
Parrish, Roscoe (WR)
The Chargers have agreed to a one-year contract with Parrish.
Parrish, who joined the Chargers on Tuesday, spent his first seven seasons with the Buffalo Bills, averaging 12 yards on 135 returns, with three touchdowns. Parrish's average since 2005 ranks second in the NFL behind Chicago's Devin Hester (12.9). He had 134 catches for 1,502 yards and seven touchdowns in his Bills career.
Parrish, who joined the Chargers on Tuesday, spent his first seven seasons with the Buffalo Bills, averaging 12 yards on 135 returns, with three touchdowns. Parrish's average since 2005 ranks second in the NFL behind Chicago's Devin Hester (12.9). He had 134 catches for 1,502 yards and seven touchdowns in his Bills career.
Garay, Antonio (DT)
Garay has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the San Diego Chargers.
Garay started 28 games for San Diego the last two seasons and played in all 32. His 108 tackles, eight sacks, 29 quarterback hits and 19 tackles for loss were by far the most among Chargers defensive linemen in 2010-11.
Garay started 28 games for San Diego the last two seasons and played in all 32. His 108 tackles, eight sacks, 29 quarterback hits and 19 tackles for loss were by far the most among Chargers defensive linemen in 2010-11.
McMichael, Randy (TE)
McMichael has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the San Diego Chargers.
The 10-year veteran spent the last two seasons with the Chargers, making 14 starts in 2011 with star tight end Antonio Gates slowed by injuries. McMichael had 30 catches for 271 yards, but did not score a touchdown. McMichael also played on special teams for San Diego.
The 10-year veteran spent the last two seasons with the Chargers, making 14 starts in 2011 with star tight end Antonio Gates slowed by injuries. McMichael had 30 catches for 271 yards, but did not score a touchdown. McMichael also played on special teams for San Diego.
Bigby, Atari (S)
The Chargers agreed to a two-year contract with Bigby, who had 18 tackles and a sack in 15 games as a reserve for Seattle last season.
Bigby has played in 61 NFL games, starting 27 for Green Bay in 2007-09. The Chargers expect third-year safety Darrell Stuckey to compete with Bigby at strong safety.
Bigby has played in 61 NFL games, starting 27 for Green Bay in 2007-09. The Chargers expect third-year safety Darrell Stuckey to compete with Bigby at strong safety.
Whitehurst, Charlie (QB)
Whitehurst is in and Billy Volek is out as Philip Rivers' backup with the San Diego Chargers. Whitehurst agreed to a two-year contract Friday to return to the Chargers.
A short time later, the Chargers released Volek. Whitehurst was San Diego's third-string quarterback behind Rivers and Volek from 2006-2009, and never attempted a pass in the regular season.
A short time later, the Chargers released Volek. Whitehurst was San Diego's third-string quarterback behind Rivers and Volek from 2006-2009, and never attempted a pass in the regular season.
2011 STANDINGS
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0.500 |
| San Diego | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0.500 |
| Oakland | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0.500 |
| Kansas City | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0.438 |
2011 SCHEDULE
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Rivers, Philip |
| Rushing | Mathews, Ryan |
| Receiving | Jackson, Vincent |
| Defense | Spikes, Takeo |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Tolbert, Mike | RB | hamstring | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Phillips, Shaun | LB | back | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Mathews, Ryan | RB | calf | Did Not Participate in Practice |
| Fri | LaBoy, Travis | LB | knee | Did Not Participate in Practice |
| Fri | Jackson, Vincent | WR | groin | Full Participation in Practice |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gachkar, Andrew | 1/01/12 | hamstring | Probable |
| Phillips, Shaun | 1/01/12 | back | Probable |
| Jackson, Vincent | 1/01/12 | groin | Probable |
| Gates, Antonio | 1/01/12 | not injury related | Probable |
| Gaither, Jared | 1/01/12 | ankle | Probable |
| Tolbert, Mike | 1/01/12 | hamstring | Probable |
| Mathews, Ryan | 1/01/12 | calf | questionable |
| LaBoy, Travis | 1/01/12 | knee | out |
| Bird, Bront | 12/28/11 | knee | IR |
| Butler, Donald | 12/24/11 | foot | Probable |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sanders, Bob | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - knee |
| Castillo, Luis | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - tibia |
| Cooper, Stephen | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - biceps |
| Dielman, Kris | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - concussion |
| Kaeding, Nate | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - left knee |
| McNeill, Marcus | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - neck |
| Mruczkowski, Scott | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - concussion |
| English, Larry | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - broken left foot |
| Polk, Nick | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - hand |
| Mouton, Jonas | 2/06/12 | Taken off IR - shoulder |
Poll
In the fourth matchup of PFW's video series "Best Offense Battle," which offense do you believe is better?
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