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Continuing to build upon their impressive streak of wins, the San Diego Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys in an exciting back-and-forth battle of wills, and now sit at 10 wins, 3 losses.

Despite how unprepared the Chargers looked on defense to defend the Browns no huddle attack on Sunday, they are thrilled to have gotten the experience dealing with an uptempo offense.

The two-win Chargers of Week 5 had the look of a collapsing team that a majority of fans felt would miss the playoffs.

" The Chargers safeties walked from the field, with their position coaches and defensive coordinator, almost 10 minutes after the rest of the team filed into the locker room following Wednesday's practice.

The Chargers talked all summer about getting off to a good start but instead theya re 2-3 and 3 1/2 games back in the division after six weeks.

Earlier today the Chargers released starting strong safety Clinton Hart . Given Michael Lewis's concussion last weekend, folks were quick to start inquiring about the 49ers acquiring Hart.

The San Diego Chargers have cut starting safety Clinton Hart , as first reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune. A second-year starter, Hart received a large contract extension midway through 2008, making his release all the more surprising.

The 281-146 roll call Thursday by which the House passed a $680 billion defense policy bill, which includes a measure to make it a federal crime to assault people because of their sexual orientation.

October 5, 2009, 3:53 p.m. On the heels of a disastrous defensive night in Pittsbirgh there were questions asked of Norv Turner today about possible changes in the defensive lineup.

Eric Barr rushed for three touchdowns as Buford blasted Avondale 41-0 on Friday night in Avondale Estates.

During the Chargers' offseason workouts, Jacques Cesaire would watch Ogemdi Nwagbuo prepare to leave the locker room for an afternoon shift at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. This was after a morning of practice, lifting and running with the rest of the players.

That total doesn't include center Nick Hardwick , who had surgery on his left ankle on Wednesday and is expected to be out the next eight weeks.

September 20, 2009, 12:03 p.m. Louis Vasquez will not play today, leaving the Chargers with seven active offensive linemen.

Commerce quarterback Cody Streetman was flushed from the pocket and brought down at the 6-yard line as the clock ran out, securing a 21-14 win for Franklin County on Friday night in Commerce.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Monday night will be special for the Ellison family of Inglewood, Ca.

Rob Chudzinski returns to the Chargers as assistant head coach and tight ends coach.

Don't bother trying to contact the Ellison family on Monday. They'll be busy. The clan will have both coasts covered for Monday night football, as Buffalo Bills linebacker Keith Ellison will be playing at New England just a few hours before brother Kevin's San Diego Chargers take the field for a game at Oakland.

Dylan Lackey, Banks County: 139 rushing yards and a touchdown in a loss to Riverside Military.

All season long, Eight in the Box is the place for your weekly Individual Defensive Player Report.

The San Diego Chargers hosted the Seattle Seahawks in their preseason opener and although the Chargers dropped the game 20-14, the defense performed admirably.