Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / May 26

Chargers give Derwin James Jr. another historic extension

Chargers give Derwin James Jr. another record-breaking contract extension

The Los Angeles Chargers seemingly just love giving money to safety Derwin James Jr.

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Derwin James News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Chargers, Derwin James Agree To Extension

Derwin James has once again reset the safeties market. The Chargers star defender has agreed to an extension that will make him the highest-paid player at his position, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

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Derwin James News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26

Chargers Signing S Derwin James To Record Three-Year, $75.6M Deal

According to Ian Rapoport, the Chargers and S Derwin James have agreed to terms on a three-year, $75.6 million deal to make him the league’s highest-paid safety.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 26

Chargers' Best 2026 Move Isn't Who You Think: ESPN's Bill Barnwell Names Favorite

The Los Angeles Chargers have completely rebuilt the interior of their offensive line this offseason by welcoming in three new starters. Cole Strange is projected to handle starting duties at right guard and there will be a competition at left guard with second-round draft pick Jake Slaughter the presumed front-runner.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 26

Chargers’ Top Pick in 2025 Poised to Elevate His Game This Season

Last offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers were bound and determined to improve a ground attack that ranked 17th in the league in rushing yards per game (110.7) during head coach Jim Harbaugh’s first season as head coach.

Amar Johnson News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 26

Chargers Roster Spotlights: Amar Johnson, An Overlooked Explosive Weapon

Born in O'Fallon, Missouri, in 2003, Amar Johnson attended high school at Chaminade College Prep in Creve Coeur, Missouri, becoming a very important part of the team's offense.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 25

Justin Herbert Won’t Be Biggest Winner of Mike McDaniel's Arrival With Chargers

It’s easy to handwave this topic: The Los Angeles Chargers landing Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator makes it obvious that Justin Herbert will be the biggest winner from his presence. But it’s not that simple. Herbert should reach higher than ever for his possible ceiling.

Derwin James News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 25

Chargers Waste No Time Making Stance on Derwin James Contract Clear

When it comes to big contract extensions for the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason, it doesn’t get much bigger than Derwin James. Not totally fair: The Chargers need to get a contract extension done with Tuli Tuipulotu, too. But James is the big fish.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 25

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz: Derwin James Extension Remains High Priority

As things stand, Derwin James is a pending 2027 free agent. Discussions on another extension have taken place, however, and there is plenty of time to finalize an agreement.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Derwin James News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 25

Joe Horitz expresses desire for Derwin James to be a Charger for life

Safety Derwin James has five Pro Bowl nominations and an All-Pro nod over his seven years with the Los Angeles Chargers. If it were up to general manager Joe Horitz, James would be adding onto those accolades in LA for the foreseeable future.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / May 25

Madison Beer makes Justin Herbert tweak to NSFW ‘Baby’ lyric

Things are going well for Madison Beer and Justin Herbert, and the singer recently made mention of the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback during a concert.

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David Njoku News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 25

David Njoku Signing Could Unexpectedly Sabotage Chargers' Best Breakout Candidate

The Los Angeles Chargers have made dramatic changes to their coaching staff and offensive roster this offseason. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is quickly leaving his stamp on the offense and the Chargers are not hiding their plans at all.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 24

Justin Herbert Update Is Something Chargers and NFL Fans Will Want to See

Time to relax a little bit on the narratives around Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, social media. Yes, Herbert is off in Europe right

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 24

The Analytics Are Wrong: ESPN’s Disrespectful Projections for Akheem Mesidor

The Los Angeles Chargers 2026 schedule has just been released, the social media team dropped another awesome release video, Jim Harbaugh is dropping viral-worthy quotes, and Justin Herbert is in Europe.

Kimani Vidal News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 24

Los Angeles Chargers 90-Man Roster Spotlights: Kimani Vidal

Kimani Vidal, born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2001, had a successful high school career that saw himself earning a three-star recruit status, eventually committing to the Troy Trojans football program.

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

1 Move Chargers Must Still Make is So Painfully Obvious That it Hurts

The Los Angeles Chargers still have a few moves they need to make this offseason. There’s fun stuff: Like the Chargers trading for AJ Brown. There’s

Brandon Aiyuk News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 23

Chargers Might Just Make Sense as Overlooked Trade Partner for 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

It’s still fun to think about the Los Angeles Chargers trading for a star wide receiver this offseason. Granted, the Chargers trading for AJ Brown is

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 23

Chargers Announce Coaching Promotions

The Chargers announced a number of staff promotions this week, including coordinator titles for three senior coaches. Defensive line coach Mike Elston has added defensive run game coordinator to his title, and defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale has taken on defensive passing game coordinator responsibilities.

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 23

No Secrets to Hide: Chargers Offense and Mike McDaniel are Telegraphing Their Plan

The Los Angeles Chargers are overhauling their offense this offseason with the addition of Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. Based on the Chargers roster moves, draft picks and notes from early organized team activities, they are making their plans blatantly obvious.