Category: Melvin Ingram

Chargers start free agency by looking inward

This is not the type of sales pitch that will help fill a new stadium, even if the StubHub Center seats just 30,000 fans. But it’s an encouraging thought for a team that saw its 2016 campaign marred by injuries and close losses: Their final record belied their talent.

Melvin Ingram isna t the only player Chargers hope to retain

The team placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on their star edge rusher Monday, but that was only the first step in what the team hopes will be a fruitful negotiation. At the NFL scouting combine on Thursday, General Manager Tom Telesco was optimistic about the Chargers’ chances to reach a long-term deal with Ingram – one of several players the team will try to retain.

NFL teams get jump start on franchise tags

In this Nov. 20, 2016, file photo, Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones, left, hits Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford as he tries to pass during the second half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. The Cardinals have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on outside linebacker Chandler Jones after failing to reach a long-term deal with the player.

ESPN Predicts Melvin Ingram’s Contract Terms

ESPN insider’s John Clayton this week released his projected contract terms for the top 25 NFL free agents. His 10th ranked free agent was Los Angeles Chargers edge defender Melvin Ingram , and Clayton’s prediction should make any fan hoping that the Chargers retain their #2 pass rusher happy.