San Diego Chargers
Robert Meachem - #12 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/28/1984 |
| Birthplace | Tulsa, OK |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 27th pick by Saints |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 207 | 2 |
WR Floyd still a top target in Chargers offense
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A healthy English adds to Chargers' LB corps
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Chargers use new I.R. rule for WR Brown
The Chargers will place WR Vincent Brown on injured reserve with the new “Designated to Return” label, the team announced Tuesday.
Chargers cut PK Novak, DE Cesaire, FB Hester
The Chargers cut several vested veterans on Friday, including PK Nick Novak, DE Jacques Cesaire and FB Jacob Hester.
Vikings S Smith fined for hit
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WR Parrish agrees to terms with Raiders
Hours after being released by the Chargers, WR Roscoe Parrish agreed to terms with the Raiders, Pro Football Talk first reported.
Parrish among Chargers' cuts to 75
The Chargers cut WR-RS Roscoe Parrish on Monday as they trimmed their roster to 75 players.
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Lions sign Osgood
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Seau toxicology report reveals nothing suspicious
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PLAYER NEWS
San Diego wide receivers Eddie Royal and Robert Meachem are inactive for the Chargers' game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of hamstring injuries.|||||||
Danario Alexander was expected to start in Meachem's place and safety Eric Weddle was expected to return punts for Royal. Curtis Brinkley is expected to return kickoffs for Richard Goodman, who was put on injured reserve on Monday.
Meachem caught four passes for 111 yards and one score as New Orleans dominated the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night.|||||||
Meachem is overlooked amidst the Saints' stable of talent but he is capable of big games like this.
Meachem caught three passes for 75 yards and one score as New Orleans wrapped up the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.|||||||
The underrated Meachem has six TD grabs.
Meachem had five receptions for 51 yards and one TD on Sunday in a 40-33 shootout win over Houston.|||||||
Meachem has scored in all three games to lead the Saints in TD receptions.
Meachem caught five passes for 70 yards and a score Thursday in a 42-34 loss at Green Bay.|||||||
Meachem seems to have excellent chemistry with superstar quarterback Drew Brees. The Saints have an explosive offense so all of their players are poised for huge fantasy years.
