San Diego Chargers
Deon Butler - #3 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 182 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/04/1986 |
| Birthplace | Fairfax, VA |
| College | Penn State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 3rd round, 27th pick by Seahawks |
Healthy Burnett bringing the heat for Bolts
It certainly doesn't reflect in their 2-5 record, but the Chargers have been one of the league's premier defenses in 2010, and ILB Kevin Burnett is a main reason why.
Patriots hang on for 23-20 win as FG try misses
After Philip Rivers rallied San Diego in the closing minutes, new kicker Kris Brown missed a 50-yard field goal attempt with 23 seconds left and the Patriots escaped with a 23-20 win over the mistake-prone Chargers on Sunday.
Patriots-Chargers prediction
The Patriots have a lot of momentum after their come-from-behind win over the Ravens in Week Six. Will it be enough to beat the Chargers in San Diego? PFW's Kevin Fishbain thinks so.
Chargers WR Davis to get more chances
With San Diego WRs Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee doubtful for Sunday's game against New England, Buster Davis has a prime opportunity to show what he can do.
Ajirotutu to Chargers' roster; Wilson on I.R.
The Chargers elevated WR Seyi Ajirotutu from their practice squad to the 53-man roster and moved LB Kion Wilson to injured reserve on Saturday.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers, namely San Diego SS Paul Oliver vs. New England TE Aaron Hernandez.
Patriots RB Taylor, S Page out for Sunday; Chargers TE Gates questionable
The Patriots have ruled out RB Fred Taylor (toe) and S Jarrad Page (calf) for Sunday's game against the Chargers. CB Kyle Arrington is questionable with a groin injury. Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) is also questionable.
Jackson will return to Chargers next week
WR Vincent Jackson will report to the Chargers next week and sign his restricted free-agent tender, according to his agent, making him eligible to play in Week 12.
Despite sack struggles, Chargers not altering O-line
Despite QB Philip Rivers being sacked a career-high seven times in the Chargers' Week Six loss to the Rams, we hear that the team does not have plans to make any changes along the offensive line.
Bucs blacked out, Chargers to be shown on TV
The Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers will be shown on San Diego-area TV, while Rams vs. Bucs will be blacked out in Tampa.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers:
Chargers sign PK Kris Brown
The Chargers have signed PK Kris Brown to temporarily replace Nate Kaeding, who is suffering from a groin injury.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers:
Report: Chargers don't expect WR Floyd, PK Kaeding to play Sunday vs. Pats
The Chargers likely will be without WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring) and PK Nate Kaeding (groin) for Sunday's Week Seven game against the Patriots.
Protection issues last thing Chargers can afford
During the Chargers' run as the class of the AFC West, one thing that didn't plague them was sacks, as QB Philip Rivers was rarely brought down more than one or two times in a game. However, that hasn ...
PLAYER NEWS
The Chargers agreed to terms with Butler on a one-year deal on Monday.|||||||
Butler played in 35 games during four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, catching 57 passes for 611 yards (10.7 average) and four touchdowns.
Butler will be placed on injured reserve, as expected, after suffering a broken leg against San Francisco. He was injured in the final minutes of Sunday's 40-21 loss to the 49ers.|||||||
Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Butler underwent surgery Sunday night at Stanford Hospital and a rod was inserted into his lower leg to stabilize the break. Carroll said only one bone in his lower leg broke - he did not specify which - but there were two breaks.
The Seahawks have signed Butler, their third-round draft choice, to a multiyear contract.|||||||
The team announced Friday that Penn State's career receptions leader became the fifth of Seattle's seven draft picks to sign. Butler was the 91st overall pick in the April draft. He had 179 receptions at Penn State, finished second in school history with 2,771 receiving yards, and third with 22 touchdowns.
