Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jim Harbaugh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh makes one thing clear about his football philosophy

The Los Angeles Chargers had an inauspicious start to the season, losing to the Arizona Cardinals, 26-14, in Week 1 and frustrating the 70,000-strong crowd at SoFi Stadium.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 16

Chargers, Raiders enter early-season clash off surprising results

When a pair of longtime West Coast rivals meet on Sunday, one will be assessing what went wrong after the opening week of the season, while the other will be plotting a continued path of success.

Ladd McConkey News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Ladd McConkey and More Chargers Injury Updates Heading Into Week 2 vs. Raiders

While the Los Angeles Chargers are still licking the wounds that resulted from Sunday’s shocking 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, they know that it’s not exactly time to panic.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / TWSN / September 16

The Panic Meter Is Already Rising for Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers

When the Los Angeles Chargers‘ schedule was released, everyone pointed out the hellish stretch they faced from Week 3 to Week 10, but everyone expected them to enter that stretch at 2-0.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 16

Chargers Overreactions vs. Panic Mode Even Has NFL Insiders Guessing

Lots of talk about panic around the Los Angeles Chargers this week. No wonder: The Chargers dropped a game to the Arizona Cardinals, of all clubs, and

Los Angeles Chargers News / Viral Sports News / September 16

Chargers Terminate Contract of Former First-Round Pick

The Los Angeles Chargers released cornerback Kaiir Elam from their practice squad on Wednesday, ending a stay that lasted barely two weeks. The move was revealed via the NFL transaction wire alongside the signing of veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a transaction driven by injuries at receiver after Week 1.

Justin Watson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

Chargers Worked Out WR Justin Watson

The Los Angeles Chargers hosted WR Justin Watson for a workout this week. Los Angeles also worked out WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling and signed him to the practice squad. Watson, 30, was a fifth-round pick out of Penn by the Buccaneers back in 2018 and initially made the team’s 53-man roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh shares concerning Ladd McConkey injury update before Week 2 game vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers will be facing the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2, and it’s uncertain if they’ll have their top wide receiver for the matchup. Ladd McConkey suffered a rib injury in Week 1, and head coach Jim Harbaugh noted that he would be day-to-day.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

Chargers Cut CB Kaiir Elam From Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they released CB Kaiir Elam from their practice squad on Wednesday. Los Angeles’ practice squad now includes: LB Lander

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

ESPN insider just asking questions about Chargers ‘gaslighting’ everybody all summer

After the Los Angeles Chargers’ disappointing loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 of the regular season, the team is looking to bounce back in a major way and live up to the expectations set by many in the offseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / September 16

NFL Defensive Coach Says a Successful Year for Justin Herbert Will Come at a Price

The Los Angeles Chargers are suddenly in the danger zone following their 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Their offense looked completely disjointed, and there is now some real concern that new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s system simply won’t work with quarterback Justin Herbert.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 16

NFL Analyst Sounds the Alarm About Chargers’ New Offense After Loss to Cardinals

The optimism and excitement that many were feeling about the Los Angeles Chargers this season quickly evaporated after the team’s stunning 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

How Brissett helped 'psychopath' LaFleur lead Cardinals to upset win

How Jacoby Brissett helped 'psychopath' Mike LaFleur lead Cardinals to upset win over Chargers

Arguably the most stunning development of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season involved first-year Cardinals head coach LaFleur guiding his club to a 26-14 win at the Chargers.

Mike LaFleur kicks off Cardinals tenure by achieving rare franchise history

Mike LaFleur drops eye-opening Trey McBride claim after Cardinals’ Week 1 win

Jim Harbaugh provides update on Ladd McConkey injury after Chargers' Week 1 loss

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 16

Instant Analysis After Chargers Injuries Lead to Unexpected Signing of Super Bowl Winner

Now that the Los Angeles Chargers find themselves 0-1 to start the 2026 NFL season, the team has begun to look at other avenues to improve their roster and look to turn their season around.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Chargers Are Adding Two-Time Super Bowl Champion to Their Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers looked disjointed and out of sorts during their 26-14 loss on Sunday to the Arizona Cardinals. They did not resemble the team people expected them to be under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and new defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary at all.