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Chargers Share Latest Status on 2 Injured Starters

The Los Angeles Chargers are monitoring the availability of two key players ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports that defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia (elbow) and offensive tackle Austin Deculus (ankle) are both questionable to return.

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Chargers suffer injury bug, down to emergency options in front of Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers just can’t win when it comes to the injury bug, especially along the offensive line in front of Justin Herbert. Case in point, on the Chargers’ first offensive drive of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, Austin Deculus went down with a serious-looking injury at left tackle.

Omarion Hampton News / Sporting News / October 19

When is Omarion Hampton coming back? Latest injury update on Chargers RB

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton has missed the last two games as he's on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Here's when Hampton could make his return to the field.

Khalil Mack News / Pro Football Talk / October 19

Khalil Mack officially active for Chargers-Colts

It's official: Khalil Mack is back. After missing the last four weeks with an elbow injury, Mack is officially active for Sunday's Chargers-Colts matchup.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 19

Chargers Trade Rumors: Insider Reveals 2 Positions LA Is Targeting Ahead of November 4th NFL Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to be one of the more active teams ahead of the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline, with multiple insiders confirming that general manager Joe Hortiz is exploring deals to shore up two key areas of need.

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Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

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

Chargers sit notable rookies on Week 7 inactives list vs. Colts

Facing a key AFC battle with important playoff seeding up for grabs against the Indianapolis Colts, the Los Angeles Chargers made some key roster moves

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

Chargers' fantasy football breakouts urged as must-add to lineups for Week 7

The Indianapolis Colts are one of the surprising teams in the NFL this season. They enter Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium with a 5-1 record, lots of momentum and ...

Khalil Mack News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Chargers Waive LB After Getting Khalil Mack Back for Colts Game

The Chargers began the season with high hopes of winning the AFC West. Injuries have ravaged the team over the last few weeks. They will be getting some relief this week with the return of Khalil Mack.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 19

Chargers Elevate RB & LS From Practice Squad Ahead of Colts Game

Los Angeles Chargers have had their hands full, making a flurry of roster moves ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Colts, including the elevation of two players from their practice squad onto the game-day roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 19

Chargers Release Former 1st Round WR From Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers have been busy today getting the roster ready for a showdown with the Indianapolis Colts for the potential 1 seed in the AFC. Among those moves was the release of veteran WR Jalen Reagor from the practice squad.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 19

Chargers Activate 2 Top Defenders To Bolster Defense Ahead Of Colts Game

The Los Angeles Chargers just made a massive roster move by activating two defensive stalwarts from injured reserve and reinforcing this Jessie Minter-led defense.

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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.

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

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

Why Los Angeles Chargers will beat Colts, why they won’t, and a prediction

The Los Angeles Chargers have a shot at stealing the AFC’s top overall seed if they can win against the visiting Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. No easy task, though.

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

Should you start Quentin Johnston fantasy football? Injury updates on Chargers WR

Los Angeles Chargers wideout Quentin Johnston enjoyed a massive breakout to start the season and took fantasy football managers with him before suffering

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

NFL insider confirms Chargers aggressive making calls about trade for veteran RB

You win some, you lose some? According to The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini, the Los Angeles Chargers are actively making calls in an attempt to add a running back before the NFL's trade deadline.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / October 19

Cowboys just became the perfect landing spot for unsigned Chargers draft pick

After one of the most unorthodox seasons for an individual LA Chargers player in recent memory, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. remains unsigned as the 2025 season creeps closer and closer to its halfway point.

Justin Herbert News / Sporting News / October 19

New pics of Justin Herbert’s GF in tiny waist-flaunting corset, thigh-high boots

Pop star Madison Beer, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s new girlfriend, took to social media to flaunt her tiny waist in new pics of her tiny corset, thigh high boots look.

Melvin Gordon News / LAFB Network / October 19

Former Chargers 1st Round Pick Retires With Team

RB Melvin Gordon III has announced his retirement from the NFL, ending it where it all started by signing a one-day contract with the Los Angeles Chargers in El Segundo, California.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / October 18

NFL Announces Punishment for Chargers DL Teair Tart After Tua Tagovailoa Incident

Earlier this season Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart made headlines when he open-hand slapped Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in the first week of the season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Chargers Make Five Moves, Activate OLB Khalil Mack & LB Denzel Perryman

The Los Angeles Chargers announced a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 7 matchup with the Colts. The full list includes: Chargers activated OLB Khalil Mack and LB Denzel Perryman from injured reserve.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 18

Chargers' Greg Roman compares Tre' Harris to legendary Ravens icon

As the Los Angeles Chargers have played through six weeks of the 2025 NFL season, their rookie class, headlined by Omarion Hampton, Tre' Harris and Oronde Gadsden, has already yielded great dividends.

Keenan Allen News / Bolt Beat / October 18

Chargers' Keenan Allen quietly made unprecedented NFL history

Coming out of the Los Angeles Chargers' 29-27 comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins last Sunday, the vast majority of the headlines surrounding the wild win centered around the ridiculous play involving Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey on the Bolts' final drive to set up Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal.

Ladd McConkey News / The Lead / October 18

Ladd McConkey Has Always Been the Chargers’ Top Option

Over the last two weeks, Ladd McConkey has reminded everyone just how elite he can be, taking a clear step out of the shadows. His performance against the Dolphins was a statement game that forced skeptics to recollect how crucial he is to the Chargers’ success.

Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Justin Herbert, Chargers Receive Good News on Thursday

Justin Herbert and the 4-2 Los Angeles Chargers face off against the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. The Chargers ended a two-game losing streak in Week 6, defeating the Miami Dolphins 29-27.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Chargers to designate All-Pro OLB for return

The Chargers’ trade for Odafe Oweh led to speculation that Khalil Mack would need a longer recovery period due to a dislocated elbow, but that does not seem to be the case.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Chargers inquiring about offensive tackles amid injury woes

The Chargers are already known to be in the market for running back help in advance of the Nov. 4 trade deadline. They’re also making preliminary offensive tackle inquiries, Josina Anderson of The Exhibit reports.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 13