San Diego Chargers
Danny Woodhead - #39 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 8"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/25/1985 |
| Birthplace | North Platte, NE |
| College | Chadron State |
| Years played | 6 |
Saints get first win on Brees' record-breaking night
Drew Brees broke a half-century-old NFL record and the Saints won for the first time this season, 31-24 over the Chargers on Sunday night.
Chargers ILB Butler making big impact as every-down player
A big bright spot for the Chargers' defense has been third-year ILB Donald Butler, who missed his entire rookie season in 2010 with an Achilles injury.
Chargers release WR Spurlock
To make room for CB Chris Carr, the Chargers announced the release of WR Micheal Spurlock.
Chargers add CB Carr
The Chargers signed CB Chris Carr, his agent confirmed to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
NT Franklin, young DEs keep Garay off the field
Chargers NT Aubrayo Franklin has helped the run defense, and his play is one of the reasons we haven’t seen veteran Antonio Garay.
AFC West Spin cycle: Week Four
Order seemed restored in the AFC West after two divisional games in Week Four saw the Chargers and Broncos roll past the Chiefs and Raiders, respectively.
Chargers force six Chiefs turnovers in win
The AFC West-leading Chargers took advantage of six turnovers by the Kansas City Chiefs in a 37-20 victory Sunday.
Chargers OLT Harris appreciates opportunity
Chargers undrafted rookie OLT Mike Harris has played well in place of Jared Gaither, and has appreciated the early chance to play.
Chargers WR Floyd signs extension
Chargers WR Malcom Floyd has signed a three-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.
AFC West Spin cycle: Week Three
The winds changed drastically in the AFC West in Week Three, proving that this division is extremely hard to figure.
Falcons rout Chargers to remain undefeated
Matt Ryan threw touchdown passes to three different receivers for the Falcons, who overwhelmed the Chargers 27-3 Sunday to remain undefeated.
Chargers-Falcons game blacked out
The Chargers-Falcons game will be blacked out on Sunday to televisions in Southern California.
AFC West Spin cycle: Week Two
The Chiefs and Raiders are off to woeful starts, and the Chargers are 2-0 for the first time since 2006.
Rosario, Chargers roll past Titans
Dante Rosario had three touchdown catches and the Chargers beat the Titans for the ninth straight time, 38-10 Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year contract with former New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead.|||||||
Woodhead is expected to complement Ryan Mathews, who's been plagued with injuries and a fumbling problem. Woodhead was New England's second-leading rusher with 301 yards and four touchdowns on 76 carries while catching 40 passes for 446 yards and three scores.
Woodhead is active for the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
He missed most of the Patriots' 41-28 playoff win over Houston last week. Woodhead hurt his left thumb carrying the ball on the Patriots' first offensive play.
Woodhead went out in the first quarter of Sunday's playoff game against the Texans, leaving after the first play with a thumb injury.|||||||
Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen are expected to carry the load in the Patriots' backfield the rest of the way.
Woodhead rushed for a career-high 93 yards on 13 carries and scored his sixth career touchdown in a 34-3 rout of Buffalo on Sunday.|||||||
Woodhead has proved another spectacular find for the Patriots. He has 528 rushing yards and 34 receptions for 379 yards.
Woodhead had four catches for 104 yards and two carries for 11 yards in Monday night's 45-3 rout of Rex Ryan's Jets.|||||||
Woodhead used to play for the Jets, but no longer does. "This is where I am. I'm a New England Patriot," Woodhead added. "Was I over there? Yeah. But that's not something I dwell on because I'm a New England Patriot, and I'm going to do my best for this team."
