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There are just four players who were a member of both of the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl teams. Those four are offensive tackle Lane Johnson, defensive end Brandon Graham, kicker Jake Elliott, and long snapper Rick Lovato.

NFL News / Inside the Iggles / November 5

Eagles fans say goodbye to overlooked special teams ace after retirement news

A long-time piece of Eagles history is retiring after 11 NFL seasons. Nine-year Eagle Rick Lovato has called it a career after appearing in the Los Angeles Chargers' first nine games of the season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 4

Chargers get a surprise retirement at NFL trade deadline, too

Long snapper Rick Lovato has announced his retirement and the team will move him to the reserve/retired list. Lovato was brought in as a replacement for Chargers original long snapper Josh Harris after he suffered an injury during the pre-season.

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The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

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Nottingham Forest News / Bolt Beat / November 4

Struggling Chargers veteran announces sudden retirement out of nowhere

On a day when the LA Chargers made two different trades, the most surprising news ended up being a sudden retirement. After weeks of struggling, the Chargers announced that long snapper Rick Lovato is retiring.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Talk / November 4

Chargers long snapper Rick Lovato retires with Josh Harris set to replace him

Chargers long snapper Rick Lovato has retired, just before he was likely to be released. The Chargers announced today that Lovato has been placed on the reserve/retired list.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 28

Unexpected Chargers veteran is falling apart and could cost LA in the process

As the Los Angeles Chargers have now settled into a 5-3 record following their massive win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, there are lots of reasons to be optimistic about the outlook of the team, especially with the way that Justin Herbert has played in the season's biggest moments.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Chargers sign LS Rick Lovato to active roster

The team announced that they’ve signed the long snapper to their 53-man squad. The veteran actually hasn’t missed a game for the Chargers this season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Talk / October 21

Chargers sign LS Rick Lovato to the active roster, place DL Otito Ogbonnia on IR

The Chargers signed long snapper Rick Lovato to the active roster on Tuesday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the Chargers placed defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia on injured reserve.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Talk / September 15

Chargers elevate LB Kana'i Mauga, S Tony Jefferson; sign LS Rick Lovato to 53-man roster

The Chargers made a handful of roster moves ahead of Monday night's game against the Raiders. They have elevated linebacker Kana'i Mauga and safety Tony Jefferson from the practice squad.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Talk / September 5

Chargers elevate LS Rick Lovato, OT Foster Sarell

The Chargers elevated long snapper Rick Lovato and offensive tackle Foster Sarell from the practice squad ahead of Friday night's game against the Chiefs.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 5

Chargers make roster moves before kickoff vs. Chiefs

The Los Angeles Chargers put out some last-second roster moves before the Week 1 kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs. There, the Chargers elevated long-snapper Rick Lovato and offensive tackle Foster Sarell from the practice squad to the active roster for the game.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 28

Chargers address long snapper emergency with recent roster moves

The Los Angeles Chargers have finally put together the 53-man roster that will take the field in their first game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1.