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 |
Offseason departures not affecting Bolts 'D'
The Chargers' personnel losses on defense were expected to hinder them in 2010, but thus far, it has been exactly the opposite.
Chargers dominate Jaguars in home opener
Philip Rivers threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns and the Chargers forced six turnovers in beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-13 in their home opener Sunday.
Vikings' Harvin to have MRI on Monday
Vikings WR Percy Harvin will undergo an MRI on his injured hip on Monday, which could lead to more speculation that the team would entertain a trade for Charger WR Vincent Jackson.
Chargers sign long-snapper
The Chargers, who have not been able to find a healthy long-snapper, sign former Bill Ryan Neill.
Rivers still finding his way without Jackson
The final numbers might not have reflected it, but the absence of WR Vincent Jackson clearly affected Philip Rivers in the Chargers' Week One loss at Kansas City, with the QB and WR Malcom Floyd clearly not on the same ...
Sunday's Chargers-Jags game will be blacked out in San Diego
Sunday's game between the Chargers and Jaguars will be blacked out in the San Diego area after the Chargers failed to sell out the game.
Jackson's suspension reduced from six games to four if he is traded
The NFL and NFLPA reached a settlement that will allow WR Vincent Jackson to miss only one additional game, for a total of four, if he is traded to another team, instead of the three normally required after being placed ...
Chargers' home opener likely to be blacked out
The Chargers' home opener this Sunday will likely be blacked out on local TV as roughly 8,000 general-admission tickets remain unsold.
Chargers place LS Binn on I.R., sign LS Dearth
The Chargers placed veteran LS David Binn on injured reserve on Wednesday because of a hamstring injury.
Chiefs hold on for 21-14 win over Chargers
Jamaal Charles' 56-yard touchdown run and Dexter McCluster's team-record 94-yard punt return gave Kansas City a two-touchdown lead and the Chiefs held San Diego on four downs inside the 6-yard line in the final minute for a 21-14 victory ...
Chargers load up on 'D' to create flexibility
While most teams like to closely balance the number of offensive and defensive players on their roster, the Chargers have opted to take a different approach.
Report: WR Jackson's agents say trade fell through
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson's agents said Sunday a trade for their client fell through on Saturday, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sunday.
Chargers sign OT Terry, announce practice squad
The Chargers announced Sunday that they have signed veteran OT Adam Terry to a one-year contract. To make room for Terry on the 53-man roster, the team released OT Ryan Otterson.
Report: Chargers trade for WR Crayton
Needing a fill-in for Vincent Jackson, the Chargers reportedly have dealt a seventh-round draft choice to Dallas for disgruntled WR Patrick Crayton.
Merriman to miss preseason finale; status for opener uncertain
Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman (Achilles) will not play in the Chargers' preseason finale on Thursday night and it's unknown if he will be ready for the season opener.
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.
