Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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.

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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.

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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 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,

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NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 18

Chargers Offense the Walking Dead Against the Chiefs, Season Officially Slips Away

The Los Angeles Chargers traveled to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The hostile environment is a challenging place to play, those challenges are elevated with a injury ravaged roster, a misfiring offense with four rookies on the offensive line and special teams unit consistently losing the field position battle.

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.

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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.

Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / October 18

NFL to Announce Punishment Decision After Justin Herbert Incident

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are battling Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in a divisional matchup, with a chance to extend their winning streak to five games in the 2026 NFL season.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Justin Herbert, Chargers Receive Good News Ahead of Chiefs Game

The Los Angeles Chargers have struggled to find consistency this season, and injuries along the offensive line have not helped. A visit to a specialist this week produced an update on offensive tackle Joe Alt’s status, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

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

NFL Trade Rumors Before Chargers vs. Chiefs Update Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert Status

Earlier this week, we painted the Los Angeles Chargers as a delusional franchise based on NFL trade rumors around Jim Harbaugh’s club. Those 0-5 Chargers, after all, weren’t expected to be sellers at the upcoming NFL trade deadline.

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.

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

Is Ladd McConkey Playing Today? Chargers vs. Chiefs Updates for Week 6

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is one of several Justin Herbert weapons with a major question mark around his status heading into the Week 6 encounter with the Kansas City Chiefs. That game at Arrowhead Stadium is do-or-die for the Chargers.

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.

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

Point of No Return: Why Week 6 at Arrowhead is the 2026 Chargers' Last Stand

The Los Angeles Chargers are dragging a makeshift offensive line to Missouri on top of a roster suffering multiple starters on injured reserve, the injury list is even worse.

Justin Herbert News / Viral Sports News / October 18

Chargers QB Justin Herbert Finally Receives Good News

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has spent much of the 2026 season operating under constant duress, and the impending return of right tackle Joe Alt offers one of the clearest paths toward relief.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

3 players Chargers must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers have emerged as one of the most intriguing teams to monitor as the November 10 trade deadline approaches. Their 0-5 start has sparked speculation regarding Khalil Mack, whose expiring contract makes him appealing to contenders in need of pass-rush assistance.

KeAndre Lambert-Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Chargers Make Five Moves, Activate WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have activated WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith from injured reserve. Additionally, the team released WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling,

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Chargers not taking trade calls despite nightmare 0-5 start

The Los Angeles Chargers are rejecting trade approaches despite their 0-5 start, holding off on a potential roster sell-off. The Chargers’ winless start has put their trade deadline plans under scrutiny as they prepare to visit the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Chargers Rule Out Six Players For Week 6

The Los Angeles Chargers officially ruled out OT Joe Alt, G Kayode Awosika, CB Donte Jackson, S Derwin James, OLB Bud Dupree, and WR Tre’ Harris for Week

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 14

Quentin Johnston, Khalil Mack could be part of Chargers fire sale ahead of trade deadline

One of the more stunning developments of the first five weeks of the NFL season involved the Los Angeles Chargers beginning the campaign with five consecutive losses.

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Justin Herbert News / Yardbarker / October 13