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The final San Diego seasons: the Los Angeles Chargers story
Franchise era
2010—2016
The final San Diego seasons
Los Angeles Chargers
The story in one sentence
Rivers remained prolific as the roster turned over and the franchise prepared to leave the city that had housed it for 56 years.
Rivers keeps a changing roster competitive
Philip Rivers, Eric Weddle and Keenan Allen gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for back in los angeles.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2010
What came before
Tomlinson's MVP records and a loaded roster produced five division titles, but injuries and close losses repeatedly blocked a Super Bowl.
2014-01-05
Wild Card: San Diego Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals
2014-01-12
Divisional Round: San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos
After 2016
What came next
The Chargers returned to Los Angeles and found Herbert, whose immediate production renewed the promise and pressure surrounding the franchise.
The core