Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Kirk Herbstreit says what every Chargers fan already knew ahead of TNF

Going into Thursay Night Football, the Los Angeles Chargers are hopeful they can right the ship after their only win, in the last month, coming over the Miami Dolphins.

Justin Herbert News / Sporting News / October 23

Justin Herbert’s GF wows fans with super-sexy social media announcement

L.A. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s new girlfriend, Madison Beer, excites fans with an epic album announcement — wearing only a locket held between her fingers.

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Omarion Hampton News / Sporting News / October 23

When is Omarion Hampton returning from IR? Latest injury update on Chargers RB

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton will be out for Week 8, as his stint on injured reserve continues. But will Hampton be back when first eligible?

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Keenan Allen News / Pro Football Talk / October 23

Keenan Allen is eight catches from the Chargers' all-time record

Over the years, the Chargers have plenty of great pass-catchers. Tonight against the Vikings, Keenan Allen could end up catching more passes than any of them.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Chargers fans' nemesis may have just cursed the Bolts vs. the Vikings

Ask a group of Los Angeles Chargers fans how they feel about NFL Network analyst Adam Rank and you'd likely get a plethora of responses featuring a large load of four-letter words that we won't write here.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Chargers' most important job for primetime matchup gets even tougher just hours before kickoff after latest injury news

The Los Angeles Chargers won't catch one break when it comes to the timetable of return for a Minnesota Vikings impact playmaker. Veteran running back Aaron Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but his return to action could come quite soon.

Oronde Gadsden II News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Oronde Gadsden II wins award not given to a Chargers rookie for nearly half-decade

Oronde Gadsden’s historic 164-yard game was already enshrined in the Chargers’ history books with the records he broke. Antonio Gates’ single-game rookie tight end receiving yards record fell.

NFL News / LAFB Network / October 23

Latest Update Confirms Chargers Will Now Face Vikings Top RB

The Los Angeles Chargers will face a significant boost to the Minnesota Vikings’ offense on Thursday night: veteran running back Aaron Jones is expected to return after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury.

Jim Harbaugh News / CBSSports.com / October 23

Vikings vs. Chargers will see Jim Harbaugh try to tie this unique NFL record that has stood for 52 years

The Chargers coach is on the verge of pulling off a feat the NFL hasn't seen since 1973

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Philip Rivers among four Chargers legends to advance in 2026 Hall of Fame voting

Philip Rivers received positive news in his case to make the Hall of Fame. On Wednesday, he advanced along with 51 other players in the voting process.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 23

Kimani Vidal fantasy football outlook after Hassan Haskins injury update

The Los Angeles Chargers went from a fantasy football juggernaut for the running back position with Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton to a possible sleeper start ‘em scene with Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins. But things are just never that simple for long with the Chargers, it seems. Harris is lost for the season due to injury.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Sporting News / October 23

Chargers trade rumor from FOX Sports reveals urgency level for running back deal

The Los Angeles Chargers have a major need at the running back position and should look to grab one at the trade deadline. One NFL insider from FOX Sports reports that the team's urgency level to add a running back is high.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 23

Why Los Angeles Chargers will beat Vikings, why they won’t, and a prediction

The Los Angeles Chargers’ season could go dramatically either direction depending on how Thursday night’s primetime showdown with the Minnesota Vikings goes. Those Chargers have lost three of their last four, spoiling a 3-0 start to the season that included a sweep of the AFC West.

Keenan Allen News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 23

Ageless wide receiver Keenan Allen, 4 other things to know about Chargers vs. Vikings

Are either of these teams ready for prime time? The Los Angeles Chargers are 1-3 in their last four games after a 3-0 start. The Minnesota Vikings are a mediocre 3-3, and have already lost as many games as they did during the regular season in 2024.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 23

Chargers’ perfect trade target may hit the market before the deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers looked like one of the NFL's premier offenses through three games of the 2025 campaign. Then, as fans have unfortunately become accustomed to, they got bit by the injury bug, specifically on the edges of their offensive line.

Justin Herbert News / ESPN / October 23

Justin Herbert is having a career-best rushing season -- because he has to

QB Justin Herbert looks to continue to step up for the Chargers as a runner.

Joe Alt News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 22

Joe Alt injury update and trade block outlook for Chargers in Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers star Joe Alt continues to battle an injury ahead of the Thursday night encounter with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. Alt hasn’t

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 22

Insider Says Chargers NEED To Be Aggressive At The Trade Deadline

“The Chargers still have needs they should be looking to address, considering their injury situation,” The Athletic’s Daniel Popper wrote this week — and it’s hard to argue with that assessment.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

3 Disappointing Chargers So Far This Season

The Los Angeles Chargers, in recent memory, have been disappointing, being 4-3 after starting 3-0. This portion of the season has been riddled with injuries, eventually mounting to be too much for the Bolts to continue the ship forward to victories.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 22

2 Candidates Emerge For Chargers After Latest Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to be among the NFL’s most active teams ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline, with multiple insiders confirming that general manager Joe Hortiz is seeking upgrades in two key areas: the backfield and the offensive line.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Los Angeles Chargers Jesse Minter has seen his stock fall dramatically but could still turn things around by making key changes

After an impressive first year in the NFL, Jesse Minter’s name started circulating in head coaching conversations. His transition from college football to the pros seemed seamless in 2024, and his early success with the Los Angeles Chargers made him one of the rising defensive minds to watch entering the 2025 coaching cycle.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Patriots Claiming LB Caleb Murphy Off Waivers From Chargers

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Patriots are claiming LB Caleb Murphy off waivers from the Chargers. Murphy, 25, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Ferris State following the 2023 NFL Draft.

DeForest Buckner News / Yardbarker / October 20

DeForest Buckner discusses what's different about 6-1 Colts after win over Chargers

The Colts were already one of the top positive surprises of the season before an impressive 38-24 win at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.

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