Silent for so long, Tom Nalen opens up after being elected to Broncos Ring of Fame ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Former Denver Broncos center Tom Nalen made up for all those "no comments" during his 15-year career during an extraordinary half hour Thursday that at times showed precisely why he was wise to stay silent rather than speak his mind. While meeting with the media to talk about his election into the team's Ring of Fame, Nalen...

Left tackle Starks, Chargers agree to 1-year deal SAN DIEGO (AP) — Left tackle Max Starks has agreed to a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to help protect Philip Rivers' blind side. Starks, who is 6-foot-8 and 345 pounds, spent his first nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played every offensive snap for the Steelers last year despite tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the...

Te'o off-limits to media but attends party after Maxim honors fake girlfriend SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers are keeping Manti Te'o off-limits to the media — for now. The star linebacker was barred from speaking with reporters at the Chargers' second open session of organized team activities. That doesn't mean Te'o isn't out and about. Maxim confirmed Monday that Te'o attended a party last week in...

(Reuters) - Veteran pass rusher Dwight Freeney, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Saturday.

Chargers, pass rusher Dwight Freeney agree to 2-year deal SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a padless practice. The addition of Freeney also helps cushion the loss...

Chargers sign former Carolina LB Keiser 2 days after Ingram's knee injury SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers have signed linebacker Thomas Keiser, who was waived by Carolina on Monday. The signing Thursday comes two days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, putting his season in jeopardy. The Chargers also are wooing free agent Dwight Freeney. Keiser spent...

Uniontown native and former National Football League star Chuck Muncie died Tuesday in Los Angeles of heart failure. He was 60.

The joke started with the radio show host asking "think you've had an awful week?" The popular morning host of a nationally syndicated show then outlined Titus Young's summer, which includes the former Detroit Lions' second-round pick being released by two NFL teams in the span of 10 days, then arrested three times in a week. Everyone in the studio laughed at Young's expense. He had become the sports equivalent of popular actress Lindsay Lohan,...

Chargers LB Melvin Ingram tears ligament in left knee, season could be in jeopardy SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, putting his season in jeopardy. The Chargers announced that Ingram was hurt Tuesday morning during an organized team activity practice. San Diego did not immediately release any other details. If the ligament is completely...

Risky business: Some NFL teams take a chance on rookies with checkered pasts TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals took a risk by using a third-round draft pick on talented-but-troubled former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu. A handful of other NFL teams took similar gambles with players who had questionable backgrounds or troubling medical histories. Pittsburgh used its first-round pick on linebacker Jarvis Jones despite a...