San Diego Chargers
Rich Ohrnberger - #74 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/14/1986 |
| Birthplace | East Meadow, NY |
| College | Penn State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 23rd pick by Patriots |
League reacts to lockout's end
Owners, coaches and executives from around the league reacted Monday to the news that the lockout was over and that the 2011 season is about to begin.
Report: Jackson withdraws request for compensation
It appears one of the biggest hurdles left for the NFLPA is gone, as Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has agreed to withdraw his claim for compensation.
Weddle hopes to re-sign with Chargers
FS Eric Weddle, expected to be one of the top players on the free-agent market, told a newspaper he'd like to re-sign with the Chargers when the lockout ends.
Expect 2011 to be Jackson's last as a Charger
Frustrated with not being able to work out a long-term contract, Chargers WR Vincent Jackson is finally going to get his chance to hit the open market — in 2012.
Report: Mankins and Jackson ask for free agency or money
Patriots OG Logan Mankins and Chargers WR Vincent Jackson, two of the plaintiffs in the "Tom Brady vs. NFL" antitrust lawsuit, have asked for special deals as part of the suit's settlement.
Gates finds the positives in being locked out
Chargers TE Antonio Gates, who ended last season on injured reserve, has found some benefits to being locked out.
Oliver could be Chargers' odd man out
Too many defensive backs on the Chargers' roster could mean Paul Oliver will have to find a new team to call home next season.
Readers think Jaguars most likely to move to L.A.
Readers believe that the Jaguars will be leaving Jacksonville and heading to the West Coast after responding to the poll question, "Which NFL franchise is most likely to move to Los Angeles."
AFC West best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the AFC West who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Knowshon Moreno, Brandon Carr, Ryan Mathews and Lamarr Houston.
Former Chargers DE Grossman named 2011 NFL Teacher of the Year
Former Chargers and Eagles DE Burt Grossman has been named the 2011 NFL Teacher of the Year. Grossman is a teacher at Hoover High School in San Diego, Calif.
AEG CEO talks to five teams about move to L.A.
Tim Leiweke, CEO of the group trying to build a stadium in downtown Los Angeles, has spoken with representatives of the Vikings, Chargers, Raiders, Rams and Jaguars about the proposed venue.
Lockout limbo: Chargers report
There are changes in San Diego following a disappointing 2010 season, including two new coordinators and the likely departure of some familiar faces.
McNeill healthy, ready to go for Chargers
The contract holdout that caused OLT Marcus McNeill to miss the first five games last season hurt the Chargers, but he's ready to contribute from the start in 2011.
Second-year Chargers needed to step up
The Chargers didn't get many contributions from their rookie class last season, but the team hasn't given up on those players in 2011.
Chargers OLB English says he had foot surgery in March
Chargers OLB Larry English, coming off a disappointing, injury-plagued 2010 season, had surgery on his injured left foot in early March.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers signed Ohrnberger, the former Arizona Cardinals guard, to a one-year contract Thursday.|||||||
He was drafted by New England in the fourth round in 2009 out of Penn State. He played in five games his first two seasons with the Patriots, seeing limited time at right guard and on special teams. Ohrnberger spent the 2011 season on injured reserve due to a head injury and was released in February 2012. He signed with Arizona and played in 13 games last year, making two starts. He suffered a knee injury on Dec. 9 and was placed on injured reserve.
Arizona signed Ohrnberger.|||||||
Ohrnberger spent the last three years with the Patriots but missed all of last season due to injury.
Ohrnberger was placed on injured reserve Saturday.|||||||
Ohrnberger was not expected to be a major factor for the defending AFC East champions.
Ohrnberger is starting training camp on the active physically unable to perform list.|||||||
The rookie out of Penn State was drafted in the fourth round. Players on the active PUP list can return in training camp when the team decides they're ready.
