The Rams' David (Deacon) Jones has little Mike Garrett in his grip and the ball is flying loose on an interrupted left-end sweep by the Chargers at Los Angeles, Sept. 4, 1971. Tackle Merlin Olsen backs up Jones at left. San Diego recovered the fumble and went on to win the exhibition, 20-14. (AP Photo/David F. Smith)

Los Angeles Rams tackle Jackie Slater (78) signals the touchdown made by teammate Jewerl Thomas at his feet in the first quarter agains the San Diego Chargers at Anaheim Stadium, Sept. 4, 1982. In the background, Chargers Donald Dykes (26) watches as Rams Mike Barber (89) also signals the touchdown. At bottom right is Rams Barry Redden. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback T.J. Rubley (12) drops back to pass against the San Diego Chargers during the preseason game in Anaheim, CA, Aug. 14, 1993. The Chargers defeated the Rams 23-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

San Diego Chargers linebacker Gary Plummer (50) is in the middle of a dogpile as a player dives over a group of defenders during an NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, CA, Aug. 14, 1993. The Chargers defeated the Rams 23-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

San Diego Chargers receiver Trevor Gaylor, left, breaks away from St. Louis Rams defender Jacoby Shepherd after catching a short pass on his way to a 29-yard gain to the Rams' 3-yard-line Saturday night, Aug. 25, 2001, in San Diego. The play set up the winning field goal in the Chargers 13-10 overtime victory. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

St. Louis Rams receiver Torry Holt, right, and San Diego Chargers' safety Rogers Beckett battle for the ball in the end zone in the first quarter Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, in San Diego. The ball fell incomplete. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers' Drew Brees sets to pass under presure from St. Louis Rams' Leonard Little in the second quarter of a preseason game in St. Louis, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002. (AP Photo/Diane L. Wilson)

St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk leaves San Diego Chargers linebacker Bern Leber in his wake while gaining 11 yards on a swing pass in the first quarter of their preseason game Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, left, throws past St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) holds onto a pass to score a touchdown against San Diego Chargers cornerback Antoine Cason, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, right, and San Diego Chargers defensive end Antwan Barnes share a laugh during a timeout in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Fred Robbins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 in St. Louis. The Rams won 20-17. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson runs with the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Rams, left, line up against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

The Los Angeles Rams line up against the Los Angeles Chargers during the Rams 6-13 loss to the Chargers in an NFL preseason game, Saturday, August 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)

The Defense of the Los Angeles Rams make a tackle against the Los Angeles Chargers during the Rams 6-13 loss to the Chargers in an NFL preseason game, Saturday, August 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)

Tight end (87) Jacob Harris of the Los Angeles Rams catches a pass out of bounds against the Los Angeles Chargers during the Rams 6-13 loss to the Chargers in an NFL preseason game, Saturday, August 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)

Wide Receiver (17) JJ Koski of the Los Angeles Rams catches a pass and runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the Rams 6-13 loss to the Chargers in an NFL preseason game, Saturday, August 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers during Week 17 of the 2022 NFL regular season

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers during Week 17 of the 2022 NFL regular season

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers during Week 17 of the 2022 NFL regular season

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers during Week 17 of the 2022 NFL regular season

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL Preseason.

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL Preseason.

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL Preseason.

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL Preseason.

The Los Angeles Rams take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL Preseason.