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Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh gushes over Mike McDaniel calling plays for Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers are ready to begin the 2026 NFL season. And they have a lot of reasons to be hopeful this year. One point of excitement for fans is offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who joined this offseason after being fired by the Miami Dolphins.

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Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad signing of Justin Herbert’s brother has value beyond the family reunion gimmick

Patrick Herbert joining brother Justin Herbert is a fun family story for the Los Angeles Chargers. However, it’s also a move with real football value for a team that needed practice squad depth.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 1

Chargers Could Still Find Free-Agency Gems After Final Cuts

Final cuts and the practice squad might be largely concluded now, but like most NFL teams, the Los Angeles Chargers won’t stop looking for help. That’s probably for the best, too, considering the Chargers have failed to answer their biggest question around Justin Herbert. It’s not just that red flag area, either.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Chargers lose starting LB for 4 games after latest IR move

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin the 2026 season without one of the most experienced members of their defense. The Chargers placed veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the first four games of the regular season.

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Best-Case Scenario Unfolds for 2026 Practice Squad as Chargers Roster Moves Continue

The Los Angeles Chargers have been busy with roster moves and maneuvers on, around and after cutdown day. Following cutdown day, when the roster had to be trimmed to 53 players, Los Angeles announced 16 members of their 2026 practice squad, or, as the coaching staff will often refer to it, the opportunity squad.

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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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Report: Chargers signing QB Justin Herbert's brother

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing quarterback Justin Herbert's brother, tight end Patrick Herbert, to the practice squad, ESPN reported Tuesday. The reunion will make the siblings teammates for the first time since briefly playing at Oregon together during the 2019 season.

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 1

Chargers’ Biggest Remaining Question, Jim Harbaugh Comments Feel Like Emergency

The Los Angeles Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh had one big question chasing them into final cuts, the initial 53-man roster and the forming of a practice squad.

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Chargers Add Oregon Tight End Patrick Herbert to Practice Squad

Patrick Herbert has joined the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad. Chargers Wire reported that Herbert, a tight end and the younger brother of QB Justin Herbert, was among the players added to the group.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Where Are the Chargers in ESPN's Latest NFL Power Rankings?

The Los Angeles Chargers may not have made major changes to their roster this offseason, but they’re hoping to take a step forward and win their first playoff game since 2018.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 1

Winners and Losers From Multiple Chargers Cutdown Day Trades and Updated Draft Picks

The Los Angeles Chargers trimmed their roster down to the initial 53 but clearly had tough decisions to make amid active trade talks and roster manipulation moves.

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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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Justin Herbert's Brother Will Be Joining Him on the Chargers

This could be a big year for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. In six prior NFL seasons, he firmly established himself as one of football’s most talented, if not one of its best, signal-callers, and he has put up some impressive numbers.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Jim Harbaugh on Who Will Start at Left Guard for the Chargers

Outside of starting tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line situation is concerning. Of the most concern is the left guard spot.

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Chargers Linebacker Starts Season on IR, Massive Opportunity Open for Rising Star

The Los Angeles Chargers continue to maneuver and manipulate their roster after releasing their initial 53-man roster by the league-mandated deadline on Sunday August 30th.

Denzel Perryman News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Lands On IR

The Chargers will start the season without linebacker Denzel Perryman, whom they placed on injured reserve Monday. Perryman is required to miss four games, but there are no details on his injury.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Chargers Add Promising Rookie to Practice Squad After Big Preseason Performance

The Los Angeles Chargers may not have a bona fide star running back right now, but they do have solid depth at that position. Omarion Hampton is expected to be their starter, and Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal will back him up.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 31

Rookie Akheem Mesidor Puts Stamp on Chargers’ Deep Pass-Rushing Room

It was a defensive unit that already included edge rushers such as ageless Khalil Mack, 2025 Pro Bowler Tuli Tuipulotu, veteran Bud Dupree and up-and-comer Justin Eboigbe.

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Chargers land Justin Herbert’s brother after unfortunate Jaguars update

The Los Angeles Chargers added someone familiar with quarterback Justin Herbert Monday. Including after the Chargers left one position empty during roster cutoff day.

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