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The Los Angeles Chargers are a big question mark ahead of Week 1. There’s a reasonable amount of hype around the next era of the Jim Harbaugh experience for the franchise, especially in an AFC West that feels pretty wide open.

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The Future is Here: Chargers Veteran Appears to Have Been Passed on the Depth Chart

The Los Angeles Chargers have spent the offseason rebuilding and restocking their offensive line. Following a disastrous 2025 campaign that saw the football

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3

Chargers Signing OLB Caleb Murphy To Practice Squad

Per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, the Chargers are signing OLB Caleb Murphy to the practice squad. The Chargers are releasing OLB Nadame Tucker from the practice squad in a corresponding move, per Rhim.

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 3

Chargers Make Smart Roster Move With Another Mike McDaniel Reunion

The Los Angeles Chargers have been all about reunions for offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel this offseason. Makes sense. Going to get fullback Alec

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Jim Harbaugh Talks About Soaking up Knowledge From Chargers OC Mike McDaniel

One of the reasons the Los Angeles Chargers and their fans are feeling some real optimism about the new NFL season is the arrival of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 3

4 Free Agent Quarterbacks Who Could Bring Competition to Chargers' Backup Spot

The Los Angeles Chargers already have a backup quarterback in place, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the position is completely settled. There are still questions about whether the team has enough reliability behind its starter, especially if something were to happen during the season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Analyst Makes Huge Prediction for Chargers Running Back Omarion Hampton

Los Angeles Chargers fans seem fairly hopeful, if not excited, about the scheme that new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has installed. There should be more motion, more pace and more athleticism for the team on offense, and it should benefit several of its skill players.

Jim Harbaugh News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Jim Harbaugh Names Chargers' 'Biggest Surprise' Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

The Los Angeles Chargers are usually filled with fairly high hopes at the start of every NFL season, but this year, the hope is a little more pronounced.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 3

Chargers Injury News Creates More Questions for Week 1 and Beyond

It was a little easy to miss it in the chaos of final cuts, waiver wire action and practice squad additions, but the Los Angeles Chargers moved a pretty

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 3

The Chargers' Captains for the 2026 NFL Season Have Been Named

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to make a serious statement this season once they take the field for Week 1 of their schedule next Sunday versus the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 2

Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz Continues Shuffling the Deck with Multiple Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers finalized their 53-man roster this past Sunday while also building their practice squad on Monday for the 2026 season. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has always been active with the bottom of the roster and this year it is no different.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Chargers Making Six Practice Squad Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they signed CB Kaiir Elam, DT Jordan Jefferson and WR Theo Wease to the practice squad To make room, they released DL Jahmeer Carter, WR Devonte Ross and CB Isas Waxter.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

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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Justin Herbert News / A to Z Sports / September 1

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.

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

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.

Justin Herbert News / Field Level Media / September 1

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.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 31