Micah Banuelos could be a factor as USC pushes to improve its offensive line
Before he arrived at USC, Micah Banuelos was already pretty accustomed to playing through pain. As a standout offensive and defensive lineman at Kennedy Catholic…
Jim Harbaugh: Losing Rashawn Slater for season ‘like a gut punch’
A day after losing the cornerstone of their offensive line, the mood around the Chargers’ training facility remained the same — somber.“It’s like a gut…
Tobias Raymond now a key cog on uncertain USC offensive line
When he first offered to man the grill, Tobias Raymond had no intention of holding onto the role. He was not, by any stretch, a…
Rams bolster offensive line by signing veteran D.J. Humphries
The Rams did not draft an offensive lineman, but they have added a veteran just before the end of offseason workouts.The Rams on Thursday agreed…
Chargers free agent offensive lineman has Jim Harbaugh thinking big
PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Chargers brought in perhaps their biggest offseason signing under the cover of darkness on a Friday evening. Of course a Jim Harbaugh-coached…
Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 2.0: QB need will create surprises
Will NFL teams pass on the passers?In five of the last seven drafts, clubs have selected at least three quarterbacks in the top 10. This…
USC’s improving offensive line faces big test against Notre Dame
It was the lowest moment of the season for USC’s young offensive line, a September nadir that seemed certain to linger long after the Trojans…
Chargers give scare to Chiefs, who win after falling 10 behind
For the second consecutive week, the Chargers entered a fourth quarter with the score tied. This time Justin Herbert still was in the game. The…
Chargers takeaways: Injuries force Jim Harbaugh into backup mode
Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke hands off the ball to running back Gus Edwards during the fourth quarter Sunday. (Matt Freed / Associated Press) This is…
San Juan Hills showcases stingy defense in win over Mira Costa
San Juan Hills coach Robert Frith knelt and draped his arm around his quarterback Timmy Herr in the minutes before kickoff in San Juan Capistrano.The…
Chargers rookie Joe Alt will battle Maxx Crosby in NFL debut
The rookie. The All-Pro. It’s the matchup that Chargers first-year offensive lineman Joe Alt insists is a dream.The first-round draft pick is expected to start…
Steven Perez and offensive line lead Banning to rout of Dorsey
Just two weeks ago, Banning High’s weight room was its training ground.Banning bulked up and lifted together, side by side throughout the preseason with its…