Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Examining Chargers’ chances of landing Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith in 2027 NFL Draft to save Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers are officially in crisis, and the upcoming bye week could be the beginning of a massive organizational reset. Sitting at 0-6 after another disappointing loss, the Chargers look nowhere close to turning their season around.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19

Chargers Considering Offensive Changes

Coming off consecutive playoff trips, the Chargers are a stunning 0-6 to start Jim Harbaugh’s third season. Their offense, in particular, has been a mess.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 19

Chargers' Biggest Need Ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline Is Painfully Obvious

The Los Angeles Chargers are now 0-6 after losing six in a row to start the 2026 NFL season. With the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching, the Chargers should be a team that is looking to "sell" and rebuild.

Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last 5-TD game by NFL team' quiz

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

Khalil Mack News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Cowboys’ perfect Khalil Mack trade offer to Chargers before NFL trade deadline

The Dallas Cowboys need more than another promise that their pass rush will improve. They need a defender who can disrupt quarterbacks now. Los Angeles Chargers veteran Khalil Mack offers that possibility without requiring Dallas to make a long-term commitment.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reflects on tying Tom Brady mark via win over Chargers

As Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk shared on Monday, Mahomes reflected on tying Brady following the Week 6 result.

Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker playing at an MVP level

Chiefs remain unbeaten, control winless Chargers,

The 'Most Pass & Rush-TD NFL games' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 19

Chargers firing McDaniel won't fix bigger problems holding Herbert back

Chargers firing Mike McDaniel won't fix bigger problems holding Justin Herbert back

The Los Angeles Chargers are approaching a point where firing McDaniel may feel inevitable. But after an 0–6 start, the franchise has a much bigger problem than one coach: Its offense is falling apart, and there is no obvious replacement who can repair it overnight.

Chargers must stop Justin Herbert's sad regression by rebooting offense

Jim Harbaugh hints at making Mike McDaniel move after Chargers fall to 0-6

Chiefs remain unbeaten, control winless Chargers,

The 'Most Pass & Rush-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 19

The Chargers are 0-6, so I started shopping their secondary for the Lions — here’s what each trade could cost

Los Angeles has resisted trade calls so far, but an 0-6 start could change things quickly. We used the A to Z Sports trade simulator to price out four defensive backs Detroit could ask about.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 19

Chargers must stop Herbert's sad regression by rebooting offense

Chargers must stop Justin Herbert's sad regression by rebooting offense

Sorry, L.A. fans, and those in San Diego, too. The Los Angeles Chargers are winless (0-6) and off to their worst start since 2000. Something has to change, stat.

Jim Harbaugh hints at making Mike McDaniel move after Chargers fall to 0-6

Chiefs remain unbeaten, control winless Chargers,

The 'Most Pass & Rush-TD NFL games' quiz

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 19

Harbaugh hints at making McDaniel move after Chargers fall to 0-6

Jim Harbaugh hints at making Mike McDaniel move after Chargers fall to 0-6

Any hope that McDaniel could get the best out of quarterback Justin Herbert may now be little more than a memory.

The 'Last rookie 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

Donte Jackson News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Chargers CB Donte Jackson Is Linked to AFC Contender Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

Many feel big changes are coming to the Los Angeles Chargers rather soon, whether they start ahead of the NFL’s Nov. 10 trade deadline or as soon as this season ends for them.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Jim Harbaugh had telling comments when asked about Mike McDaniel

Jim Harbaugh’s belief in Mike McDaniel appears to be wavering.

The '2025-26 NFL Week 1 head coaches' quiz

Tony Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Chargers’ Tony Jefferson drops defiant take amid brutal 0-6 situation

The Los Angeles Chargers continue to sink further in the 2026 season. Now the Kansas City Chiefs dropped them to 0-6 following the 22-6 loss at Arrowhead Stadium.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Los Angeles Chargers Reportedly Considering Coaching Change

The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2026 season with high expectations after back-to-back 11-win campaigns under Jim Harbaugh, pairing the established play-caller with Justin Herbert and a promising young roster that included running back Omarion Hampton.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 18

Ranking Chargers Who Should Be Fired, Scapegoated After Falling to 0-6

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially hit rock bottom after falling to 0-6 following their latest loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. What was supposed to be another competitive season under Jim Harbaugh has instead turned into an absolute nightmare.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18

Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker playing at an MVP level

Walker played a major role in Sunday's win (once again) and is starting to put together a solid MVP resume for himself.

Chiefs remain unbeaten, control winless Chargers,

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Caleb Williams shines, Los Angeles football is a mess

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / TWSN / October 18

The 5 Most Likely Trade Candidates for the Los Angeles Chargers

With the Los Angeles Chargers’ Season virtually over at 0-6, it’s time to discuss who on this much-maligned Bolts roster could be moved to contenders at the NFL’s November 10th trade deadline that will take place after Week 9. Starting with the most likely, and the biggest name that could be moved at the deadline.

Ladd McConkey News / Field Level Media / October 18

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (concussion) exits vs. Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey was ruled out with a concussion in the first half of Sunday's road game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 18

Chargers Expecting Turnaround, Rebuffing Trade Inquiries

The Chargers are presently sitting at 0-5 and therefore look like they will be sellers at next month’s deadline. A handful of notable players like Khalil Mack , Tuli Tuipulotu , and Quentin Johnston have already been mentioned in trade rumors.

Joe Alt News / TWSN / October 18

Joe Alt is the Key to Getting the Los Angeles Chargers Back on Track

The Los Angeles Chargers‘ offense has found no consistency throughout the first five weeks of the season and it has contributed to their 0-5 start. Now, the Chargers could be getting the news they needed the most surrounding one of their key offensive linemen.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Chargers Rebuffing Trade Calls, Think They’re Close To Turning Season Around

According to Tom Pelissero, the Chargers have been getting trade calls from other teams sniffing around their veterans given Los Angeles’ 0-5 record. However, the Chargers have turned away all callers and believe they’re on the verge of turning around their season, per Pelissero.