San Diego Chargers
Malcom Floyd - #80 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/08/1981 |
| Birthplace | Sacramento, CA |
| College | Wyoming |
| Years played | 8 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 814 | 5 |
Chargers place Gates on I.R.
Antonio Gates has been placed on injured reserve with a foot injury, ending the season for the Pro Bowl TE.
Chargers opt to keep Turner and Smith
Head coach Norv Turner and GM A.J. Smith will return in 2011 for the Chargers, who were one of the league's biggest disappointments this season.
Chargers left with more questions than answers after stunning loss
With the AFC West still within reach and two games against weak competition left on the schedule, the Chargers seemed poised to close out the season with a flurry. However, that was anything but the case Sunday.
Bengals stun Chargers, keep them out of playoffs
Carson Palmer threw four touchdown passes during a near-perfect performance in the swirling snow, and the Bengals beat San Diego 34-20 on Sunday, ending the Chargers' run of four straight playoff appearances.
Tolbert carted off field
Chargers RB Mike Tolbert was carted off the field of Sunday's game against the Bengals with an apparent head/neck injury.
Chargers' Cason will give up punt-return duties
Because CB Antoine Cason is considered too valuable on defense to risk an injury on special teams, San Diego will take away his punt-return duties now that Darren Sproles is healthy again, according to AFC West Whispers.
Chargers rule ILB Cooper out for Sunday
Chargers ILB Stephen Cooper has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Phillips leads powerful Chargers defense
They no longer have a host of big names — as one of the league's annual sack leaders, OLB Shaun Phillips might be the biggest — but the Chargers' defense has quietly dominated all season.
Gates to take long-term approach with foot problem
Antonio Gates has missed four of the Chargers' past six games because of his torn plantar fascia and is likely to miss another contest this coming Sunday.
Chargers could bring back Jackson — on their terms
Just weeks ago, it appeared there was zero chance WR Vincent Jackson would be back in San Diego following the 2010 season, but that situation could be about to change.
Chargers sign LB Moore
The Chargers signed LB Brandon Moore on Tuesday and waived LB Darry Beckwith.
Report: Chargers could put franchise tag on Jackson
The Chargers could consider placing a franchise tag on Jackson to keep him for one season, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
V-Jax shows what might have been with career day
If Vincent Jackson had not held out for a majority of the season, we might be talking about him as one of the superstars of 2010. That became quite clear with his effort last Thursday night.
Jackson catches three TDs to lead Bolts
Vincent Jackson had a career-high three touchdown catches as the San Diego Chargers beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 on Thursday night to stay alive in the AFC West race.
Gates, Floyd both out for Chargers
Needing a win to keep pace with the Chiefs in the AFC West, the Chargers will be without star TE Antonio Gates and WR Malcom Floyd tonight vs. the 49ers, according to NFL Network reporter Kara Henderson.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers have placed Floyd on season-ending injured reserve.|||||||
Floyd sustained an ankle injury. He led the Chargers with 56 catches for 814 yards and five touchdowns.
Floyd caught five passes for 108 yards during Sunday's 31-24 loss at New Orleans.|||||||
Floyd's big night marked his second 100-yard game of the season. He hasn't scored, though, since Week 1.
The Chargers signed Floyd to a three-year contract extension Wednesday through 2015. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.|||||||
Floyd has 13 catches for 227 yards and a touchdown in three games this season. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound former Wyoming player has 190 receptions for 3,397 yards and 21 touchdowns in eight NFL seasons.
Floyd had six catches for 109 yards during a 38-10 rout of Tennessee on Sunday.|||||||
With Vincent Jackson gone to Tampa Bay, it could be Floyd's turn to shine. He has 175 yards and a touchdown through the first two games.
Floyd caught seven passes for 127 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 38-26 win at Oakland.|||||||
Floyd posted 318 receiving yards and three TDs over the final three weeks to conclude what started off as a very disappointing campaign in impressive fashion.
