Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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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Justin Herbert’s brother Patrick makes obvious choice after being waived by Jaguars

Teams across the NFL are finalizing their 53-man rosters and practice squads going into Week 1.

The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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Chargers Place LB Denzel Perryman On IR, Announce Initial 16-Player Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have placed LB Denzel Perryman on injured reserve while re-signing P JK Scott to the roster. Additionally, the

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

How many of the record holders for QB sacks in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL sack leaders by season' quiz

The 'Most 15-sack NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL active sack leaders' quiz

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Massive Rookie Class: Every Chargers Rookie Who Made the Initial 53-Man Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers trimmed their roster to 53 on Sunday by the league-mandated deadline. There were many surprises on the initial roster including one of the largest rookie classes in recent memory.

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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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Chargers’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season

The Los Angeles Chargers trimmed their roster to 53 players ahead of the 2026 season, and while general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh made

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Chargers' Top Needs, Fits and Waiver Wire Order Update

The Los Angeles Chargers approach the NFL waiver wire with an initial 53-man roster that has some odd things going for it. Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, for one, didn’t roster a punter while shuffling names to meet the NFL’s deadline.

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Biggest Snubs of the Los Angeles Chargers' Initial 53-Man Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially released the initial 53-man roster, but like every year there are several players who many thought would make the team.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / August 31

The Chargers Made the Right Move in Picking Trey Lance Over DJ Uiagalelei

Sunday was the deadline for NFL teams to finalize their 53-man rosters, which meant making roster cuts and trades. To get to that point, teams had to make some tough decisions regarding some position battles.

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Reuniting Former Cowboys Bust with Jim Harbaugh and Chargers Makes Too Much Sense

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing to finalize their initial 53-man roster before the Sunday deadline. Around the NFL, many teams have started trimming their roster and releasing waves of players.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Chargers Reverse Course On Tony Jefferson, Set 53-Man Roster

Here is how the Chargers moved their roster to the 53-man limit Sunday: RB Jaret Patterson P JK Scott S Noah Avinger LB Lander Burton LS Peter Bowden TE

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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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Undrafted Breakout Knocks Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Draft Bust off Chargers Final Roster

The NFL is a tough place to make a final roster, with only 53 players allowed to be on a team at once. You can, of course, add on the practice squad, but even with the 16-17 added spots disallow the NFL to be a welcoming sport that can house all different situations and talents.

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Chargers Change Their Minds and Keep Tony Jefferson on Their Final Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers made a move on Sunday by deciding to release veteran safety Tony Jefferson after he had spent the last two seasons with them. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the news, and it had some people scratching their heads.