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Chargers Sneak Yet Another Trade in Before Final Cuts With Panthers

With final roster cuts quickly approaching, the Los Angeles Chargers made one more move before the deadline. The team worked out a trade with the Carolina Panthers as both organizations continue shaping their rosters for the upcoming season.

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Panthers To Acquire DT TeRah Edwards From Chargers

Another minor trade has been lined up after today’s deadline for roster cuts. Defensive tackle TeRah Edwards is being dealt from the Chargers to the Panthers, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports.

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Offensive line injury move likely decides Chargers’ starting guard competition

With the Los Angeles Chargers preparing for the 2026 season, which is right around the corner, the team’s latest move makes this positional battle clear as to who the winner is to start the year.

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As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?

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Chargers Cutting LB Junior Colson

According to Matt Zenitz, the Chargers are cutting former third-round LB Junior Colson. He missed all of last year with a shoulder injury and couldn’t get traction in camp this year. Colson, 24, was a three-year starter at Michigan and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2023 and 2022.

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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.

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Chargers Waive QB DJ Uiagalelei

Trey Lance has defeated DJ Uiagalelei to win the Chargers’ backup quarterback competition. The Chargers are waiving Uiagalelei, Tom Pelissero of The Ringer relays.

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Chargers quarterback Trey Lance beats out DJ Uiagalelei as Justin Herbert’s backup

The Los Angeles Chargers already have an established quarterback as the starter, with Justin Herbert. Herbert could be primed for an MVP-level season, which could decide the fate of the Chargers in 2026.

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Chargers Cutting QB DJ Uiagalelei

Matt Zenitz reports the Chargers are releasing QB DJ Uiagalelei. Uiagalelei, 25, began his college career at Clemson before moving to Oregon State and finishing with Florida State before going undrafted.

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Chargers Are Trading an Undrafted Rookie to the Seahawks

The Los Angeles Chargers could have some decent depth in their secondary this season. Derwin James Jr., as usual, leads the group, and that crew also includes Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart.

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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.

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Chargers Release S Tony Jefferson

Minutes after trading cornerback Avery Smith to the Seahawks, the Chargers are subtracting another player from their secondary. The Bolts have released veteran safety Tony Jefferson, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

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Chargers Cut S Tony Jefferson

According to Adam Schefter, the Chargers have released S Tony Jefferson. He’s a vested veteran and doesn’t have to pass through waivers, so the Chargers

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Why Chargers Struck a Trade With Seahawks at Final Cuts

The Los Angeles Chargers hit final cuts on Sunday with trade news in stride. According to The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero, the Chargers traded cornerback Avery

Avery Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Trade: Seahawks Trading For Chargers UDFA CB Avery Smith

According to Tom Pelissero, the Seahawks are trading for Chargers CB Avery Smith, sending a 2027 sixth-round pick to Los Angeles. Smith was a rookie undrafted free agent out of Toledo who signed with the Chargers this spring and has impressed.

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USA Today Ranked the Chargers' Defense in the NFL's Top 10

Many are excited about watching the Los Angeles Chargers on offense this season. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is installing a new scheme that will get the team moving more, both horizontally and vertically, and utilize a wide-zone blocking scheme that could unlock its skill players, not to mention quarterback Justin Herbert.

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The Chargers May Have to Choose Between Two of Their Most Promising Young Corners

The Los Angeles Chargers have spent recent years building a young, ruthless, and talented roster. Of course the secondary is definitely no exception. With several promising players beginning to make their mark, the team could eventually find itself facing some difficult decisions about its future.

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The Chargers Should Refrain From Cutting These Two Rookies

Sunday, Aug. 30 is the NFL’s deadline for teams to make final cuts and finalize their 53-man rosters ahead of Week 1 of the regular season. The Los Angeles Chargers will have some difficult decisions to make, especially given how a few of their young prospects performed during the preseason.

Adam Schefter News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Adam Schefter Recommends Drafting Three Chargers Players in Fantasy Football

While it has long been frustrating to be a Los Angeles Chargers fan, this season, those fans have some cautious optimism. Mike McDaniel is the team’s new offensive coordinator, and if his time as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach was any indication, his scheme will be unlike anything the Bolts have utilized in recent memory.

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Chargers Preseason Snap Counts: Who Played the Most

The Los Angeles Chargers preseason came to an end Thursday night against their LA neighbor Rams. Preseason play can be a narrow and inaccurate snapshot of the team.

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Jim Harbaugh Made Pro Football Focus' List of 10 Best NFL Head Coaches

For many years, the Los Angeles Chargers cycled from one head coach to another, looking to find the one who could finally take them to the promised land.

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Chargers UDFA Running Back Stole the Finale: Greg Desrosiers vs. 2017 Austin Ekeler

The Los Angeles Chargers wrapped up their preseason Thursday night against the Rams. The Chargers and Rams were among a handful of teams who have an extra day to debate the 53-man roster before roster cutdowns are due by 3p on Sunday.

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Chargers on the Defensive Bubble: Who is Being Debated Before Final Roster Cuts

The Los Angeles Chargers, along with the rest of the NFL are crunching numbers, debating players and preparing moves as roster cutdown day is just around the corner.