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One Chargers Player Who Just Dodged a Major Draft-Day Bullet

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t have many starting spots or even outright immediate roster jobs up for grabs during the NFL draft. After all, going into the process, the Chargers remained adamant that one of the speculated names in that situation, Quentin Johnston, wasn’t in danger.

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Quentin Johnston’s option sends a message: Chargers building around Justin Herbert’s window

The Chargers didn’t exercise Quentin Johnston’s fifth-year option just to be nice. They made the call because he’d gone from a developmental project to someone who clearly fit into their plans.

Cam Hart News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 30

Projecting Chargers Depth Chart, 53-Man Roster After the Draft—Position by Position

The Los Angeles Chargers re-tooled the 53-man depth chart through free agency and the NFL draft in rather dramatic fashion. There are plenty of carryovers from last year, sure.

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It’s Getting Harder to Ignore Experts, Anonymous Execs on Chargers’ Akheem Mesidor

It’s hard to poke much of a hole in how the Los Angeles Chargers attacked the NFL draft. After a successful trip to free agency, the Chargers hit a variety of needs in the draft while trading around the order.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 30

Way-Too-Early Chargers 2027 Two-Round Mock Draft-And Why It Already Matters

The 2026 NFL draft is now in the rearview mirror. The Los Angeles Chargers left Pittsburgh with an additional eight players on their roster after multiple trades increased their draft capital from the original five they entered the draft with to the final number of eight.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 29

NFL Undrafted Free Agency Steal Created by Overlooked Chargers Connection

The Los Angeles Chargers have a few undrafted free agents who could make the final roster. No wonder. Those Chargers signed 18 college free agents after the draft.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 29

Complete Chargers Offseason Guide: Draft Picks, Free Agents, and What Comes Next

The goals are clear for the Los Angeles Chargers, who will be looking to make it three-for-three when it comes to reaching the playoffs under head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 29

NFL Undrafted Free Agents With Best Chance to Make Chargers’ Final Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers wasted no time after the NFL draft, diving right into undrafted free agency. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and the front office threw big cash at multiple undrafted free agents at positions of need.

Quentin Johnston News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 29

Chargers Made Right Decision on Quentin Johnston's Fifth-Year Option

The Los Angeles Chargers have come to a decision on 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston and his fifth-year contract option. The Chargers are exercising his fifth-year option, and Johnston will get a hefty raise in 2027.

Los Angeles Chargers News / College Football News / April 28

Los Angeles Chargers 2026 NFL Draft: CFN College Football Take on Every Pick

The Chargers have a whole lot of great parts in place, but as the end of the season showed, they need a healthy, deeper offensive line. That's what this draft was partly about, but they went dabbling to fill in other holes to be filled, too.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Teair Tart News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28

AFC Notes: Mansoor Delane, Ryne Nutt, Teair Tart, Chargers, Chiefs

Chargers DL Teair Tart said he and his teammates are looking forward to the upcoming season, and he is personally working hard to make an even bigger impact this upcoming season.

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

NFL Draft Steal by Chargers Could Give Jim Harbaugh Long-Term Starter

The Los Angeles Chargers exited the NFL draft with plenty of hype around notable selections Drafting Akheem Mesidor was a win-now feat for the Chargers in the first round.

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Quentin Johnston News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28

Chargers To Pick Up Quentin Johnston’s Fifth-Year Option

With the May 1 deadline for fifth-year option decisions looming, the Chargers have made their choice on wide receiver Quentin Johnston. They are picking up his option, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28

Chargers Exercising WR Quentin Johnston’s Fifth-Year Option

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have exercised the fifth-year option for WR Quentin Johnston. That puts him under contract through the 2027 season.

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

One Veteran Free Agent Chargers Must Sign Immediately After NFL Draft

To their credit, a very productive trip to the NFL draft means the Los Angeles Chargers don’t have many glaring needs right now. After all, the Chargers drafted offensive linemen with four of their eight picks after general manager Hortiz got trade-happy while acquiring more selections.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / April 28

The Los Angeles Chargers signed a toolsy pass rusher that the rest of the NFL forgot to draft in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers may have just found a massive steal following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. The pass rush unit gets a boost. The Los Angeles Chargers just put together a solid overall haul in the 2026 NFL Draft class.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / April 28

Teair Tart has emotional response to Chargers' recent playoff woes

Tart sounds determined to put an end to the Chargers' playoff victory drought.

Chargers Add 18 Undrafted Free Agents

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Los Angeles Chargers News / EasySportz / April 28

NFL Expert Grades Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Draft Class

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers took a scattered approach in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned a “C” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

Chargers player makes ‘starving’ admission ahead Year 3 with Jim Harbaugh

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping for a playoff win in 2026, and defensive lineman Teair Tart is not holding back on that matter. Tart, who signed a new three-year, $30 million deal this offseason, admitted the team is “starving” after two straight 11-win seasons that ended in first-round playoff exits.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 27

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