San Diego Chargers
Ronnie Brown - #30 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/12/1981 |
| Birthplace | Rome, GA |
| College | Auburn |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 1st round, 2nd pick by Dolphins |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | 220 | 0 |
Chargers hire Michael as tight ends coach
The Chargers have hired Jason Michael as their new tight ends coach.
Manusky always first choice to replace Rivera
When Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera left the team to take the Panthers' head-coaching job, it didn't take long for San Diego to find a replacement.
Chargers to drop ticket prices on 6,500 seats
The Chargers will drop ticket prices on 6,500 seats in 2011. The "View Level" endzone tickets, which cost $63 last season, will drop down to $54. The seats make up nearly 10 percent of Qualcomm Stadium's seating.
Panthers add Chudzinski as offensive coordinator
The Panthers continued to set their new coaching staff on Monday and reportedly have agreed to a deal with former Chargers assistant head coach/tight ends coach Rob Chudzinski to be their offensive coordinator.
Chargers hire Manusky to run defense
The Chargers have tabbed former 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky to fill the same role in San Diego.
Chargers sign eight to future contracts
The Chargers have signed eight players to future contracts.
Chargers' busy offseason could begin by extending Weddle
With a slew of Chargers set to hit free agency, GM A.J. Smith is about to embark on a busy offseason.
Chargers hire Bisaccia to coach special teams
The Chargers hired Rich Bisaccia Tuesday to be their new special-teams coach, addressing an area that was a major problem for them this season.
Cardinals interview Manusky for DC job
49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky is interviewing for the Cardinals' vacant defensive coordinator position.
Pass rusher major priority for Chargers
If a team finishes ranked No. 1 in both total offense and total defense, as the Chargers did in 2010, it would appear not to have many holes. But when that same team ends the campaign with a 9-7 record ...
Crosby out as Chargers' special-teams coach
The Chargers announced Monday that they will not renew the contract of special-teams coach Steve Crosby for the 2011 season.
Mathews emerges in Chargers win
Ryan Mathews and Nate Kaeding led the San Diego Chargers to a 33-28 win at Denver on Sunday, handing the Broncos their franchise-record 12th loss.
Chiefs continue worst-to-first trend
Since 2002, the NFL has produced at least one team every season that has gone from fourth place one year to first the following year, with Kansas City being the latest example this season.
Chargers place Tolbert, Cooper on I.R.
The Chargers placed LB Stephen Cooper and RB Mike Tolbert on injured reserve and signed RB Curtis Brinkley and LB Darry Beckwith to the active roster from the practice squad.
Smith's backing enough to keep Turner safe
The way we hear it, Chargers president Dean Spanos' decision to retain head coach Norv Turner in 2011 has everything to do with Spanos' confidence in GM A.J. Smith.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Diego Chargers made deals with two running backs Friday, agreeing to a two-year contract with former New England Patriots Danny Woodhead and a one-year deal to bring back Brown.|||||||
Brown played in 14 games for the Bolts last season, starting one. He rushed for 220 yards on 46 carries and tied for second on the team with 49 receptions for 371 yards.
Brown only recorded 17 yards on four carries against Cleveland on Sunday, but he also caught a season-high seven balls for 85 yards.|||||||
Brown's seven catches were his most since making nine in another game against Cleveland in 2007. The 85 yards were also his second-highest career receiving total, as he racked up 99 receiving yards on Sept. 23, 2007, against the Jets. Brown is San Diego's second-leading receiver with 257 yards on 27 receptions.
The Chargers have agreed to a one-year deal with Brown.|||||||
The 6-foot, 230-pound Brown ran for 136 yards and a touchdown last season while backing up LeSean McCoy with the Philadelphia Eagles. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, Brown spent his first six seasons with the Miami Dolphins.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded Brown to the Detroit Lions for running back Jerome Harrison and an undisclosed draft pick in 2013.|||||||
Brown had only 13 carries for 38 yards with the Eagles. His fumble against San Francisco cost last-place Philadelphia a win.
The Eagles agreed to contract terms Tuesday with Brown, who spent his first six seasons with the Dolphins.|||||||
The 29-year-old Brown rushed for 4,815 yards and 36 touchdowns and caught 184 passes for 1,491 yards with Miami. He ran for 1,000 yards in 2006 and made his only Pro Bowl team in 2008. Before adding Brown, the Eagles' only experienced running backs were starter LeSean McCoy, who ran for 1,080 yards and caught 70 passes last year, and Eldra Buckley, who has just 36 carries in two years with the Eagles.
