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NFL Insider Hints Chargers Will Skip Signing a Veteran WR Like Keenan Allen

The Los Angeles Chargers are rolling into the 2026 season with a core of young and hungry receivers, with no plans to add a veteran presence into the mix.

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Updated Chargers 53-Man Roster Projection After First Week of Training Camp

The Los Angeles Chargers have some brutally tough calls to make when final cuts for the 53-man roster arrive. Roughly one week into Chargers training camp, especially taking into account fully padded practices actually getting underway, some key battles have started to emerge. Think, some surprising, deep battles along the offensive line.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 8

Chargers Rookie Report: Update on the Eight 2026 Draft Picks and Key UDFAs

The Los Angeles Chargers will wrap up their second full week of training camp this weekend. The team has already held a few padded practices and rookies have responded to their first taste of NFL competition.

Justin Herbert News / HITC / August 8

Shannon Sharpe rips into Justin Herbert over Madison Beer viral video from Chargers camp

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert cannot escape the limelight amid his engagement to Madison Beer. Footage of the pair during the Chargers’ training camp has gone viral on the internet, with Beer running her hands through Herbert’s hair on the field.

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How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?

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Surprise Players Turning Heads at Chargers Training Camp

The Los Angeles Chargers have wrapped up their first two padded practices and their first full contact and fully padded practice of 2026 fall camp. After nearly two weeks of camp, several players have started to make noise and have surprised so far with their performances.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Devonte Ross News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 7

Chargers Roster Spotlights: Devonte Ross, A Speed Threat Who Has Chargers Connections

Devonte Ross, born on September 9, 2002, in Cartersville, Georgia, played his high school ball at his local school, Cartersville High School. As a senior, Ross played both sides of the football, playing wide receiver and cornerback.

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 7

1 Chargers Training Camp Breakout Already Shining Under Mike McDaniel

Going into Los Angeles Chargers training camp and the regular season, there were several major breakout candidates after the arrival of Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. Justin Herbert is an obvious one.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 7

Chargers Battle for Starting Job Took a Turn and Two Surprising Leaders Have Emerged

The Los Angeles Chargers are nearly through their second week of training camp and will be off on Friday August 7 and return over the weekend for practices on Saturday and Sunday.

Mike McDaniel News / HITC / August 7

The famous Will Ferrell ‘Anchorman’ quote Mike McDaniel just used to describe LA Chargers training camp

Mike McDaniel is the new offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, and he seems ready to have some fun, based on his recent ‘Anchorman’ answer.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7

3 key Chargers struggling early during 2026 NFL training camp

Training camp is designed to expose weaknesses long before they become costly on Sundays. For the Los Angeles Chargers, expectations are soaring after an aggressive offseason.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 6

New Report Hints How Serious Chargers Were About Tyler Linderbaum, Tyler Biadasz

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t make the big swing blockbuster move some onlookers seemed to expect from general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Omarion Hampton News / TWSN / August 6

Omarion Hampton Is the NFL's Most Obvious Breakout Candidate

ESPN's Benjamin Solak laid it out in his recent scheme-pairing breakdown, and after digging through the numbers myself, I can't find a hole in his argument.

Tuli Tuipulotu News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 6

Bears, Ravens and Texans Paid Young Stars, Chargers Stall on Tuli Tuipulotu

The NFL has seen several significant extensions handed out to young stars in the past week. The Bears, Ravens, Colts, Texans and Falcons have all reached agreements with young extension-eligible players.

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Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Chargers’ Justin Herbert recalls panicking after brutal $40,000 prank

Rookie hazing is no joke, and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert went through it after being selected with the sixth pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Oregon.

Sincere Brown News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 6

Chargers Roster Spotlights: Sincere Brown, Academically Ineligible to Intriguing NFL Prospect

Sincere Brown, born on December 8, 2001, in South Carolina, where he played his high school ball at First Baptist Church School, where he played on both sides of the football tallying 53 receptions for 1,210 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense, while adding two interceptions (one for a touchdown) during his senior season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / HITC / August 6

NFL analysts rip apart Justin Herbert and Madison Beer’s Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce gimmick at Chargers camp

Los Angeles Chargers star Justin Herbert’s training camp stunt with Madison Beer gets ruthlessly called out. Just a month or so ago, the NFL’s power couple – Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift – tied the knot at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

Vita Vea News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 5

The Stars Are Aligning for the Chargers to Pull Off a Blockbuster Trade for Vita Vea

The Los Angeles Chargers are now into their second week of 2026 fall training camp and the offense and defense have been battling. General manager Joe Hortiz and the coaching staff will be facing tough roster decisions as the season approaches and camp battles tighten throughout the preseason.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Chargers’ Akheem Mesidor gets impressive endorsement from Joe Alt during first training camp

The Los Angeles Chargers are hard at work preparing for the 2026 NFL season. A new injection of talent has brought high hopes for Los Angeles following a playoff appearance last season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Chargers OC Mike McDaniel is helping Omarion Hampton take star leap with obvious advice

The Los Angeles Chargers will have a new-look offense under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel this season. When Greg Roman was fired and McDaniel was hired to call the plays, a lot of the attention understandably went to quarterback Justin Herbert.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 5

Chargers Unlikely To Make WR Addition

On Aug. 5, 2025, the Chargers made a significant move in reuniting with wide receiver and franchise icon Keenan Allen on a deal worth $8.52MM. Exactly one year later, it does not appear they will take the same approach.

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Watch: Jim Harbaugh surprisingly joins Chargers for on-field drills

Jim Harbaugh is doing all he can to get the Los Angeles Chargers ready for the upcoming 2026 season, and that apparently includes joining his players for some on-field workouts.

Justin Herbert News / The Spun / August 5

Justin Herbert Facing Criticism For Training Camp Moment With Madison Beer

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is getting picked apart online due to a recent interaction with his fiancée, Grammy-nominated singer Madison Beer.

Rashawn Slater News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Los Angeles Chargers reliving familiar nightmare almost a year later with new Rashawn Slater injury scare during training camp

Almost a year to the date of his season-ending patellar tendon injury, Los Angeles Chargers LT Rashawn Slater gave fans a scare. The collective hearts of Los Angeles Chargers fans skipped a beat on Tuesday when a familiar scene took place at training camp.

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Chargers' Jim Harbaugh quietly gets an edge over brother John Harbaugh

Family rivalries are fun. But, sometimes those rivalries can get serious.

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Tuli Tuipulotu News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2

Tuli Tuipulotu Not Participating In Chargers Team Drills

Earlier this month, Tuli Tuipulotu indicated he would consider a hold-in during training camp in the event his extension was not in place. Chargers practices have begun, and no agreement has been worked out yet.