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Washington Post
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Chargers' defense steps up in 27-13 preseason win against Saints
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Trey Lance scrambled for a 5-yard score and rookie Eric Rogers had a 43-yard pick-6 in a mostly sluggish offensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers in a 27-13 exhibition win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Chargers' defense had a goal-line stand and a strip-sack that led to a turnover while dominating the Saints, who committed seven penalties for 56 yards and got sacked five times. Chargers rookie Jamaree Caldwell took down Tyler Shough for a 9-yard loss in the third quarter. Rogers also intercepted Jake Haener in the fourth before getting hurt with 1:43 remaining. Lance was 7 of 14 for 55 yards. He also was the Chargers' leading rusher with seven carries for 48 yards. Taylor Heinicke started at quarterback for the Chargers, going 1 of 5 for 8 yards. DJ Uiagalelei drew cheers with a 49-yard pass to Dalevon Campbell late in the game. With a four-man quarterback competition, Spencer Rattler started for the Saints and was sacked twice by Caleb Murphy in the second. Shough replaced him and was intercepted by Rogers on a pass intended for Dante Pettis on the Saints' first possession of the third. Lance passed to Campbell for the 2-point conversion and a 17-3 lead. Shough hit Mason Tipton for a 54-yard touchdown and Charlie Smyth made the extra point, leaving the Saints trailing 17-10. Shough was 15 of 22 for 165 yards. Cameron Dicker had field goals of 44 and 40 yards for the Chargers. Coming off an 11-6 season and their first playoff appearance since 2022 in his first year, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh rested several starters including quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers were without Rashawn Slater , who sustained a season-ending torn patella tendon in practice earlier in the week. Running back Najee Harris' status for Week 1 is up in the air after he sustained an eye injury in a July 4 firework incident. He has been walking laps at practice, wearing a helmet with a visor. The Chargers were the first team to open training camp and are playing an extra preseason game because they were in the Hall of Fame game, beating Detroit 34-7. Kellen Moore made his head coaching debut for the Saints, having worked as offensive coordinator for Super Bowl champion Philadelphia last season. He served in the same role with the Chargers in 2023. Brandon Staley was back at SoFi Stadium as defensive coordinator for the Saints. He was head coach of the Chargers from 2021-23. Saints: C/G Will Clapp was hurt on the second play of the first quarter. He was taken off the field on a cart while sitting up with his right shoe off. ... WR Bub Means also had his right shoe off as he was carted off in the third. ... TE Mason Pline was hurt in the third. Chargers: DB Deane Leonard was injured with 1:38 remaining in the second. He tried to get up and went right back down before walking off between two trainers. ... G Karsen Barnhart got hurt and walked off in the fourth. The Saints host Jacksonville on Aug. 17. The Chargers visit the LA Rams on Aug. 16. ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Chargers' defense steps up in 27-13 preseason win against Saints
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trey Lance scrambled for a 5-yard score and rookie Eric Rogers had a 43-yard pick-6 in a mostly sluggish offensive performance by the Los Angeles Chargers in a 27-13 exhibition win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Chargers' defense had a goal-line stand and a strip-sack that led to a turnover while dominating the Saints, who committed seven penalties for 56 yards and got sacked five times. Chargers rookie Jamaree Caldwell took down Tyler Shough for a 9-yard loss in the third quarter. Rogers also intercepted Jake Haener in the fourth before getting hurt with 1:43 remaining. Lance was 7 of 14 for 55 yards. He also was the Chargers' leading rusher with seven carries for 48 yards. Taylor Heinicke started at quarterback for the Chargers, going 1 of 5 for 8 yards. DJ Uiagalelei drew cheers with a 49-yard pass to Dalevon Campbell late in the game. With a four-man quarterback competition, Spencer Rattler started for the Saints and was sacked twice by Caleb Murphy in the second. Shough replaced him and was intercepted by Rogers on a pass intended for Dante Pettis on the Saints' first possession of the third. Lance passed to Campbell for the 2-point conversion and a 17-3 lead. Shough hit Mason Tipton for a 54-yard touchdown and Charlie Smyth made the extra point, leaving the Saints trailing 17-10. Shough was 15 of 22 for 165 yards. Cameron Dicker had field goals of 44 and 40 yards for the Chargers. Coming off an 11-6 season and their first playoff appearance since 2022 in his first year, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh rested several starters including quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers were without Rashawn Slater, who sustained a season-ending torn patella tendon in practice earlier in the week. Running back Najee Harris' status for Week 1 is up in the air after he sustained an eye injury in a July 4 firework incident. He has been walking laps at practice, wearing a helmet with a visor. The Chargers were the first team to open training camp and are playing an extra preseason game because they were in the Hall of Fame game, beating Detroit 34-7. Kellen Moore made his head coaching debut for the Saints, having worked as offensive coordinator for Super Bowl champion Philadelphia last season. He served in the same role with the Chargers in 2023. Brandon Staley was back at SoFi Stadium as defensive coordinator for the Saints. He was head coach of the Chargers from 2021-23. Injuries Saints: C/G Will Clapp was hurt on the second play of the first quarter. He was taken off the field on a cart while sitting up with his right shoe off. ... WR Bub Means also had his right shoe off as he was carted off in the third. ... TE Mason Pline was hurt in the third. Chargers: DB Deane Leonard was injured with 1:38 remaining in the second. He tried to get up and went right back down before walking off between two trainers. ... G Karsen Barnhart got hurt and walked off in the fourth. Up next The Saints host Jacksonville on Aug. 17. The Chargers visit the LA Rams on Aug. 16. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What are realistic expectations for Chargers rookies in 2025?
The Chargers took a balanced approach with their draft class, adding depth at several positions on both sides of the ball, including a few skill players and defensive contributors. Here are the expectations of the team's rookies heading into the 2025 season. RB Omarion Hampton Hampton is expected to provide a significant boost in the running game alongside veteran Najee Harris. Some project Hampton to push for over 1,000 rushing yards and even lead all rookies in touchdowns from scrimmage. With his skillset as a physical and downhill runner, coupled with his receiving ability, and an improved offensive line, the former North Carolina product should get the most out of his volume of touches. It wouldn't be surprising to see Hampton finish top 3 in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting at the end of the season. WR Tre Harris Harris should have a sizable role from Day 1. Slated to start on the outside, Harris brings size, physicality and a vertical threat to the receiver room. He should be able to win contested catches and make impressive plays in traffic and be a valuable target in the red zone. I expect him to establish himself as Justin Herbert's go-to down-the-field target, and I'm projecting him to finish with 40-50 catches for 550-650 yards and four to six touchdowns. DL Jamaree Caldwell The Chargers need production from the nose tackle position after the loss of Poona Ford, which Caldwell should fill. The former Oregon product is expected to contribute on early downs against the run with his ability to fill gaps and occupy blockers. Caldwell does possess good quickness and movement skills, which could make him more than just a run defender. EDGE Kyle Kennard Kennard will likely start his career as a third-down or situational pass rusher, as well as serving as a special-teams player. The Chargers need more juice in that department and with his explosiveness, ability to win with speed around the edge and high motor, they should get good production from him in that department. WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith There's a lot to be excited about with Lambert-Smith, as the Chargers finally added a wide receiver with game-breaking speed. The former Auburn product presents another outside receiver for the offense alongside Mike Williams, Quentin Johnston and Harris. Despite his speed, Lambert-Smith is unlikely to see the field that much, being low on the depth chart. I could see him getting 5-10 snaps per game. TE Oronde Gadsden The fifth-round pick out of Syracuse has been one of the summer standouts up to this point, flashing his upside in the passing game. Gadsden has Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly ahead of him on the depth chart, but it will be difficult to keep him off the field. He provides a vertical threat and a valuable target down the seam. I see him creating mismatches and contributing on offense in his first year. OL Branson Taylor Taylor should make the 53-man roster, but only as a developmental piece. He will likely be a backup option at guard with tackle flexibility. S R.J. Mickens Mickens will be competing for one of the final safety spots with Tony Jefferson. It wouldn't be surprising if both players are kept. Mickens is unlikely to play much on the defensive side of the ball. But his traits and experience on punt coverage in college will make him a solid special-teams player. CB Trikweze Bridges Bridges has a lot of competition for a spot in the defensive back room. Injuries would likely have to occur in camp or preseason for him to make the cut. The likely scenario is Bridges ends up on the practice squad. This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Expectations for Chargers rookies in 2025
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oregon defender labeled ‘perfect fit' with NFL team after 2025 draft, per PFF
Oregon defender labeled 'perfect fit' with NFL team after 2025 draft, per PFF In some ways, the NFL draft is a crapshoot. Some picks just don't work out, and some turn into franchise players. The transfer portal in college football is similar. Sometimes it works out, and sometimes it doesn't. For Oregon and defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell, it worked out for the one season he was in Eugene. He's hoping for a similar experience with the Los Angeles Rams, and according to the analytical site the Rams are a perfect fit for Caldwell. "In steps Caldwell, the massive but surprisingly nimble defensive tackle," they said. "He earned PFF run-defense grades above 80.0 in three straight seasons — first at Houston, then this past year at Oregon. The Chargers likely would have wanted defensive tackle Kenneth Grant in the first round, but Caldwell is a solid consolation prize, especially in the third round." Caldwell is 6-foot-1 and weighed 340 pounds when he was at Oregon. He played in all 14 games for the Ducks in 2024 and had 29 tackles, five for loss, and three passes defended. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
28-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Assessing Jamaree Caldwell's performance at the 2024 NFL Combine
Assessing Jamaree Caldwell's performance at the 2024 NFL Combine The 2025 NFL Combine got underway for the Oregon Ducks on Thursday, with senior defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell leading the way, hitting the field for some drills and getting his measurables taken. Caldwell looked very strong, shedding about 10 pounds over the past month since the Reese's Senior Bowl, which was been a goal of his this offseason. While his numbers didn't stack up next to the top of the position in terms of interior defensive linemen, Caldwell's tape speaks for itself in his one year with the Ducks, and will still land him with an NFL team this spring despite his relatively mediocre 40-yard dash times and vertical jump numbers. In the end, Caldwell received a solid combine score of 6.19, with the tag of "good backup with the potential to develop into a starter," according to Here is a look at the final numbers from the NFL combine for Caldwell. Measurables Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 332 pounds Hand Size: 9 3/8 inches Arm Length: 32 inches 40-yard Dash Time: 5.17 seconds Rank at Position: 16th of 19 Players While it may not seem impressive to rank 16th out of 19 players, Caldwell actually turned in a great time for his size and will walk away happy with the result. At 332 pounds, there aren't many times in his career where Caldwell will have to run 40 yards on a dead sprint. Nebraska's Ty Robinson ran the fastest 40-yard dash among defensive linemen at 4.83 seconds. 10-Yard Split Official Split Time: 1.86 seconds Rank at Position: 17th of 20 Players Much like his overall 40-time, Caldwell wasn't the quickest off of the ball, but as an interior defensive lineman who thrives on moving people off of their spot at wreaking havoc in rushing lanes, this isn't a major concern. SMU DL Jared Harrison-Hunte had the fastest 10-yard split at 1.69 seconds. He had the third-fastest overall 40-time at 4.87 seconds. Vertical Jump Official Measurement: 27.0" Rank at Position: 23rd of 28 players Not a great measurement for Caldwell, who was in the bottom third of all defensive linemen when it comes to vertical. Georgia DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins led the way with a vertical jump of 36.00" Broad Jump Jamaree Caldwell did not participate in the broad jump. Bench Press The Bench Press will take place on Friday for defensive linemen, so we will update this post once Dorlus' numbers come in.
