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NFL mock draft has Chargers landing top prospect for Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers were on their Week 12 bye this week. They moved up three spots in the draft order based on the results of Sunday's results, landing them at 25th.

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Chargers' major free agent mistake from five years ago still performing elsewhere

In the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Chargers decided to take the successor to all-time legend, Antonio Gates, Hunter Henry out of Arkansas. He was touted for his well-rounded ability in all phases of offense, with a natural feel for the game.

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

In-demand free agent rejects Chargers' offer in favor of division rival Chiefs

The Los Angeles Chargers entered week 12 with a 7-4 record and on a bye. First-round rookie running back Omarion Hampton has yet to be activated off of injured reserve and Los Angeles has Kimani Vidal as the only running back signed to the active roster.

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

Ranking Los Angeles Chargers' remaining games by difficulty

The Los Angeles Chargers' bye week is good to look forward to seeing who is next on the schedule, especially considering the team is coming off a week of rest and reflection.

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

Chargers didn't get much help on bye Sunday that could have helped playoff seeding

This Sunday's bye might have helped the Los Angeles Chargers' health. But it didn't much for their standings. Coming off last weekend's embarrassing blowout to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Bolts didn't play this weekend.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 23

Chargers bye: Player jokes leaving San Diego was mistake, Herbert-Beer and more

The Los Angeles Chargers carry a 7-4 record into Week 12. The players are scattered across the country for their week 12 bye week. Several Chargers returned to their hometowns for a vacation break to relax and recharge for the week.

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

Chargers 7-round Mock Draft 1.0 brings plenty of beef

The Los Angeles Chargers currently have five picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft and plenty of holes projected for the 2026 roster. This mock draft will not include any trades.

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

Are the Los Angeles Chargers playing today?

Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers sit on a 7-4 record entering Week 12 of the NFL season. On the heels of an ugly 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Chargers are one of the teams sitting out of the Week 12 action on a bye. Call it a refreshing twist in Year 2 of the Jim Harbaugh experience.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 23

NFL fans have fun with Justin Herbert, Madison Beer's latest viral outing

What Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert got up to during the bye week was the subject of much scrutiny for fans. That was especially the

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 22

Chargers players headed to free agency next offseason

The Los Angeles Chargers face a tough six-game sprint to close the season before really worrying about the big offseason items like free agents, cap space

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 22

Chargers cap space update at bye week, outlook for next offseason

The Los Angeles Chargers have made some pretty interesting moves impacting the cap space outlook over the last month or so before this week’s bye. For example, those Chargers got out in front of the NFL trade deadline with the move for former first-round pass-rusher Odafe Oweh, securing the remainder of his rookie contract for 2025.

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / November 22

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Justin Herbert Incident

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been incredible early in his NFL career. Now in his sixth season in the league, Herbert has completed 66.5% of his passes for 23,784 yards and 156 touchdowns with 54 interceptions.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 22

Another hit on Chargers' Justin Herbert reportedly drawing fine from NFL

Justin Herbert said after last week's game that he was looking forward to the bye in order to "rest my body." After the hits he's taken lately, the Los Angeles Chargers' MVP-candidate quarterback needs it more than most players in the NFL.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 22

Chargers' win-loss projections for final 6 games of season

The Los Angeles Chargers stumbled into the bye week and better come out of it steady. Jim Harbaugh’s team, after all, doesn’t have an easy task in front of it down the stretch.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 22

One key stat cited as ‘killing’ the Chargers’ season

The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t doing enough to protect quarterback Justin Herbert. That much is obvious just flicking on any old Chargers game this year.

Kimani Vidal News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 21

It's time to dump Kimani Vidal in fantasy football

The Los Angeles Chargers head into their bye week extremely banged up. The offensive line has taken the most hits out of any position group on the roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 21

Did the Chargers already tell us who the heir is at the center position?

The Los Angeles Chargers offensive line has dealt with a significant amount of injuries this season. Only two linemen have played every snap this season.

Justin Herbert News / The Lead / November 21

The Chargers Are Failing Justin Herbert

Since entering the NFL in 2020, Justin Herbert has been nothing short of historically great. He was unexpectedly thrust into the starting role early in his rookie season, and he ran with it.

Ladd McConkey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey makes promise to Fantasy Football managers

The Los Angeles Chargers have found a fan favorite both on and off the field in second-year wide receiver Ladd McConkey. Praised for his precise route running and consistent production, McConkey drew attention this week with a clear message to Fantasy Football managers who count on him each week for points and playoff dreams.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 20

Chargers’ defensive disaster isn't stopping Jesse Minter from getting HC buzz

After his success in the 2024 season, the question for Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has generally been when he'll get a head coaching opportunity, not if.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / November 20

4 Chargers Now on the Hot Seat: The Players With the Most to Prove Post-Bye

Welp, that was an awful showing by the Los Angeles Chargers last week. There are too many issues, from the offensive line to the run defense, the receiver coverage.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 20

Once-popular Chargers draft pick would absolutely change if LA had a mulligan

Several stars have emerged from the last two LA Chargers draft classes under general manager Joe Hortiz. In just two years, Hortiz has already proven to be a better drafter than Tom Telesco, who had a truly disastrous multi-year run, outside of Justin Herbert, at the tail end of his career.

Ladd McConkey News / 5 GOATs / November 19

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey throws hat in the ring for 2028 US Olympic flag football team

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is more than ready to compete in flag football in the 2028 Summer Olympics. While appearing on The Schultz Report with NFL insider Jordan Schultz, McKonkey was asked if he wanted to compete for Team USA in the next Olympics, which will be held in LA.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 19

Chargers may have gotten the steal of the offseason with re-emerging veteran

As the Los Angeles Chargers have alternatively climbed and stumbled to a 7-4 record through the first 11 weeks of the season, their defense, which was one of the best in the league a season ago, has seen both its highs and its lows, exemplifying some of the shakiness and inconsistency that has defined the team as a whole this season.

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