Chargers news: Philip Rivers rumors, meeting with TE prospect, AFC West movement

The NFL Combine is officially in the books, serving as the catalyst for the NFL offseason to really get going. Following the Combine, there is going to be plenty of LA Chargers news that help shape what the team's roster will look like next season.

That being said, there was not as much Chargers news coming out of the NFL Combine as one may have expected. The Chargers are typically a team that operates in silence and the combine presented more of the same.

There is still some exciting things to share in our Chargers news roundup this Tuesday, even if most of it is not directly related to the Bolts' roster for the 2023 season.

Chargers news roundup:

• Chargers legend Philip Rivers reportedly reached out to the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins last season about returning to play, per Rich Eisen. This is starting the speculation that Rivers could return to the league next season, with several teams potentially making sense for the future Hall of Fame quarterback.
• According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the Chargers had an official meeting with tight end Tucker Kraft at the NFL Combine. Kraft's 2022 season was cut short by an ankle injury after he put together an incredible 2021 season for South Dakota State.
• Several big names are already confirmed to be departing the AFC West. Derek Carr found his new home, signing a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. Kansas City is expected to release Frank Clark and also is not franchise-tagging left tackle Orlando Brown.

NFL news roundup:

• The Green Bay Packers have granted Aaron Rodgers permission to speak with the New York Jets. Rodgers is still under contract with the Packers and would have to be traded to the Jets.
• Police reportedly entered Joe Mixon's home early Tuesday morning after a report of shots fired at the residence. A juvenile was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No arrests were made.
• The Tennessee Titans are reportedly shopping All-Pro running back Derrick Henry in trades this offseason. Henry is entering the last year of his contract with two void years remaining in 2024 and 2025.

With the NFL Combine officially in the books, the LA Chargers news should start flowing. Teams must be cap compliant by next Wednesday, so be sure to follow along on our Chargers cut tracker for all of the latest updates.