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Falcons | Randy McMichael visits Mon Aug 4, 03:30 PM
The Atlanta Falcons hosted free-agent TE Randy McMichael (Chargers) Monday, Aug. 4.
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Colts | Work out two Fri May 24, 03:54 PM
The Indianapolis Colts worked out TEs Randy McMichael (Chargers) and Cornelius Ingram (Broncos) Thursday, May 23.
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Chargers | Randy McMichael released Tue Mar 12, 11:27 AM
The San Diego Chargers released TE Randy McMichael.
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Chargers | Pay cut likely coming for veteran TE Fri Mar 1, 09:21 PM
San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said last month that he plans to infuse more youth on the roster, but he also added that some veterans are needed. If TE Randy McMichael is to stick around, he is likely to be asked to take a cut in pay. McMichael, who turns 34 in June, is due $1.25 million in base salary with a $250,000 roster bonus.
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Chargers | Several candidates to be released Sun Feb 10, 04:40 PM
San Diego Chargers FB Le'Ron McClain, TE Randy McMichael, WR Eddie Royal, OT Jared Gaither and OT Jeromey Clary could be candidates to be released this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers need to focus on rebuilding their Offensive Line this offseason. They need help all across the line in order to protect QB Philip Rivers better in 2013. Royal was a disappointing free agent signing and may have to move on this season to his third team in three years. |
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Chargers | Randy McMichael returns Sat Mar 17, 06:30 PM
Free-agent TE Randy McMichael is returning to the San Diego Chargers. He agreed to a two-year deal. Financial terms are not yet available.
| Footballguys view: McMichael isn't the same player he used to be, but gives the Chargers quality veteran depth behind Antonio Gates. |
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Chargers | Not expected to re-sign Randy McMichael Mon Feb 27, 05:24 PM
The San Diego Chargers are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent TE Randy McMichael this offseason.
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Chargers | TEs, RBs might be used more to block Thu Nov 17, 11:24 PM
With several injuries along the offensive line for the San Diego Chargers, the tight ends and running backs might be asked to block more in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears. 'They're real active,' RB Ryan Mathews said Thursday, Nov. 17. 'That's going to be a big part (for) us running backs is helping out our linemen a little bit.' TE Randy McMichael was used more in the second half in Week 10 to help out along the line, and that might be the case again in Week 11.
| Footballguys view: Pass blocking is Mike Tolbert's forte, so it could be a sign that we will see more of him than Mathews this weekend. |
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Chargers | Randy McMichael filled in at FB Sun Oct 9, 11:05 PM
San Diego Chargers TE Randy McMichael was moved to fullback late in the second half of the Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos with FB Jacob Hester handling the feature back duties with RB Ryan Mathews (calf) absent.
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Chargers | Randy McMichael, Kory Sperry hold down fort Sun Oct 9, 09:11 PM
San Diego Chargers TEs Randy McMichael and Kory Sperry were the top two tight ends in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos with TE Antonio Gates (foot) inactive for a third straight game. Michael had four catches for 29 yards, while Sperry had a 32-yard receptions.
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Chargers | Randy McMichael starts in Week 4 Sun Oct 2, 11:48 PM
San Diego Chargers TE Randy McMichael made the start in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, his former team. He finished with three catches for 25 yards in place of injured starter TE Antonio Gates (foot, toe).
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Chargers | Randy McMichael steps up in Week 3 Sun Sep 25, 09:14 PM
San Diego Chargers TE Randy McMichael had four receptions for 51 yards in Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs in place of the injured TE Antonio Gates (foot).
| Footballguys view: McMichael flashed moves in the open field like it was five years ago back in Miami. If snakebit Gates owners can't land James Casey off of the waiver wire, McMichael isn't a bad consolation. Be warned that he started well when Gates first went out last year, only to get banged up and fade as the season went on. |
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Chargers | Randy McMichael in walking boot Mon Aug 29, 03:52 AM
San Diego Chargers TE Randy McMichael (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during their third preseason game. He was wearing a walking boot after it, which was done as a precautionary measure.
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Chargers | Randy McMichael returns Tue Jul 26, 08:07 PM
The San Diego Chargers have reached an agreement on a one-year deal to re-sign free-agent TE Randy McMichael. The contract is worth the league's veteran minimum.
| Footballguys view: McMichael might have minimal value as the handful to Antonio Gates, but he is one of his last tours of the league. |
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Chargers | Antonio Gates unlikely for Week 12 Fri Nov 26, 09:28 PM
San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) did not practice Friday, Nov. 26, according to Scott Bair of The North County Times. Gates is listed as questionable for Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts, but he is not expected to play.
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Chargers | Two tight ends limited in practice Fri Nov 26, 09:19 PM
San Diego Chargers TEs Randy McMichael (hamstring) and Kris Wilson (back) were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 26, according to Scott Bair of The North County Times. McMichael is listed as probable for Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts and expected to play, while Wilson is considered questionable.
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Chargers | Four players sit Thursday Thu Nov 25, 06:04 PM
San Diego Chargers TEs Randy McMichael (hamstring) and Kris Wilson (back), WR Patrick Crayton (wrist) and OG Louis Vasquez (neck) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 25.
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Chargers | Six miss practice Wednesday Wed Nov 24, 07:21 PM
San Diego Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (wrist), FB Jacob Hester (foot), DL Travis Johnson (shoulder), TE Randy McMichael (hamstring), CB Donald Strickland (hip) and OG Louis Vasquez (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 24.
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Chargers | Randy McMichael leaves briefly Mon Nov 22, 09:17 PM
San Diego Chargers TE Randy McMichael (hamstring) suffered a left hamstring injury in the first quarter of the Week 11 game against the Denver Broncos. He was forced to the sidelines briefly, but able to return after a short absence.
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San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) will not play in Week 11 against the Denver Broncos, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Gates didn't even feel comfortable enough to test his ankle in pre-game warmups. TE Randy McMichael is expected to start in his absence.
| Footballguys view: Gates may miss more time. If you're a Gates owner, it's time to start thinking about what you'll do if you don't have him for a while. |
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Chargers | Randy McMichael scores twice Week 9 Sun Nov 7, 06:37 PM
San Diego Chargers TE Randy McMichael caught two passes for 23 yards and two touchdowns in the team's Week 9 game against the Houston Texans, reports The Associated Press.
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Chargers | Randy McMichael expected to compete for No. 2 TE job Fri Jun 4, 03:06 PM
San Diego Chargers TE Randy McMichael is expected to compete with TE Kris Wilson for the team's No. 2 tight end job, reports Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
| Footballguys view: McMichael's best football is clearly behind him, but his signing means intriguing late-round TE Dedrick Epps is headed for the practice squad. |
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Chargers | Randy McMichael signs one-year deal Thu Jun 3, 07:55 PM
The San Diego Chargers announced they have signed free-agent TE Randy McMichael (Rams) to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: McMichael will compete for playing time behind Antonio Gates with Dedrick Epps. Gates is dealing with a minor foot injury again, so it could help McMichael get more reps in camp as he gets used to his new team. |
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Rams | McMichael unlikely to return Thu Jan 7, 10:57 AM
Jim Thomas, of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams TE Randy McMichael, who is an impending free agent, is not expected to re-sign with the team this offseason.
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Rams | Three injured Week 8 Sun Nov 1, 07:54 PM
Larry Lage, of the Associated Press, reports St. Louis Rams TE Randy McMichael (rib), OG Jacob Bell (head) and WR Danny Amendola (head) suffered injuries during the team's Week 8 game.
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Rams | McMichael not getting many snaps in two TE sets Wed Aug 12, 02:29 PM
Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports that Billy Najema and Daniel Fells have been getting more work in two TE sets than Randy McMichael. Sando writes, "The Rams are not limiting McMichael for any reason, though the tight end wouldn't mind getting more reps, (head coach Steve) Spagnuolo said."
| Footballguys view: McMichael is not the best blocking TE, so this could be part of the reason why he is not often in that run-friendly set. We like him as a deep sleeper TE this year, but this report takes some of the shine away from his sleeper status. |
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Rams | McMichael eager to contribute in 2009 Wed May 13, 09:57 AM
Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams TE Randy McMichael is looking to bounce back this season after suffering a season-ending right leg injury in 2008. A healthy McMichael figures to be a key component in the West Coast-style offense that offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is installing, according to head coach Steve Spagnuolo. 'I think I have to prove myself to myself,' McMichael said. 'I don't really worry about what anybody else says. I'm my harshest critic. Nobody pushes me harder than I push myself.'
| Footballguys view: The veteran TE will battle Joe Klopfenstein for playing time in 2009. If McMichael can stay healthy it's possible he could match his numbers from 2007. At this point he's nothing more than a backup fantasy TE. |
Rams | McMichael healthy Fri May 8, 02:49 PM
On his Twitter page, agent Drew Rosenhaus tweeted St. Louis Rams TE Randy McMichael (ankle) is now 100 percent healthy. He has returned to full workouts.
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Rams | Shurmur impressed by McMichael Tue Apr 7, 03:58 PM
Nick Wagoner, of StLouisRams.com, reports St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said he was impressed with TE Randy McMichael's playmaking ability and blocking during the team's recent minicamp.
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