Ryan Mathews (Football)

Mathews gets $25 million from Chargers, with $15 million guaranteed. Ryan Mathews, the heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson, made it to training camp in time to take part in the San Diego Chargers' first practice in full pads.

Mathews gets $25 million from Chargers, with $15 million guaranteed. Running back Ryan Mathews signed a five-year, $25.65 million contract with the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, with just more than $15 million in guaranteed money.

Antonio Gates becomes NFL's highest-paid tight end with $36M contract extension from Chargers. Antonio Gates has caught plenty of big passes for the San Diego Chargers, and on Wednesday he hauled in the biggest contract ever given to an NFL tight end.