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Chargers could target these RBs making big NFL trade buzz before deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers are a common team brought up in NFL trade deadline buzz because of the onslaught of injuries to hit the roster already. It helps, of course, that the team already showed a willingness to be aggressive via the Odafe Oweh trade. Running back is one of the top positions of need the Chargers seem likely to address next.

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Chargers' Jim Harbaugh reveals Derwin James injury, medical scans results

It turns out some of the whispers about a Derwin James injury for the Los Angeles Chargers during last week’s win over the Miami Dolphins were true. Speaking

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 15

Chargers injury updates on Khalil Mack, Joe Alt, Quentin Johnston and more

The Los Angeles Chargers will hope to field a much healthier team in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts than they did one week ago. First up to start the week?

Khalil Mack News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15

Chargers Designate OLB Khalil Mack To Return From IR

Per Ian Rapoport, Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh announced the team will be opening the practice window and designating OLB Khalil Mack to return from injured reserve.

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How many of the players to lead their NFL teams in touchdown catches can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

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 / 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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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15

Chargers Announced Three PS Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have signed WR Dalevon Campbell and DB Myles Purchase to the practice squad and cut C Josh Kaltenberger to make

Cameron Dicker News / Pro Football Talk / October 15

Cameron Dicker named AFC special teams player of the week for fifth time

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker has once again been named AFC special teams player of the week. Dicker has earned the honor after nailing all five of his field goal attempts in Sunday’s 29-27 victory over the Dolphins, including a game-winning kick from 35-yards out.

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Zion Johnson News / Bolt Beat / October 15

Unexpected Chargers draft bust is completely rewriting his narrative in 2025

Not every first-round pick is destined for failure after a slow start to their career. Just ask LA Chargers guard Zion Johnson, who was written off as a draft bust but has quietly rewritten his own narrative during the 2025 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 15

Aggressive Chargers Now Have New Trade Options On The Table After Latest Reporting

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Los Angeles Chargers will be among the NFL’s most aggressive buyers as the trade deadline approaches. After swinging

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 15

ESPN names Chargers possible trade suitor for explosive RB with Joe Hortiz connection

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Chargers need a running back. After losing Najee Harris for the season and Omarion Hampton to an injured reserve stint, the Chargers are left with Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins at the position.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / October 15

It's crystal clear why the Chargers are favored over the Colts in Week 7

After a pair of ugly losses to the New York Giants and Washington Commanders in Weeks 4 and 5, the Los Angeles Chargers nearly suffered a third consecutive

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 15

Justin Herbert gets his props alongside, Mahomes, Allen and Jackson

The Los Angeles Chargers know what they have in Justin Herbert. An elite-level quarterback that has put up big passing numbers in the past, Herbert has been everything and more since being drafted five years ago.

Kimani Vidal News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 15

Kimani Vidal becomes fantasy football waiver wire Week 7 darling after outburst

The Los Angeles Chargers have unfortunately dealt with injuries all season, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Their top tackle duo went down: Rashawn Slater lost for the season due to a torn patellar tendon and Joe Alt's missed the past few games with an ankle sprain.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Sporting News / October 14

Huge pass from Justin Herbert to Ladd McConkey bumps L.A. Chargers up in power rankings

The Los Angeles Chargers are on the move back up the ladder in the weekly power rankings.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Chargers make final decision on draft bust ahead of Colts clash

The Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) are in a drastically different place than they were a few weeks ago. Their reign as trendy Super Bowl pick ended as abruptly as it began, as they lost a great amount of public support following losses to the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 14

Chargers, former coach dragged into Titans coach firing chaos takeaways

Los Angeles Chargers fans are very much enjoying the budding Jim Harbaugh era while attempting to forget some of the rough patches of the past. But the

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.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Bears Should Trade Former Starter to Chargers Seeking OT Help

The Los Angeles Chargers are hurting up front, with injuries to both star tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater. And according to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Chargers are making “preliminary inquiries at the running back and tackle position.” The Chicago Bears could offer left tackle Braxton Jones in a trade that would benefit both sides.

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The 'Rookie 100-receiving-yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least three 100-receiving-yard games in their rookie season in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Chargers Still Making Preliminary Trade Inquiries For RB & OT Help

According to Josina Anderson, the Chargers are still calling around the league making preliminary trade inquiries about adding help at running back and offensive tackle. Those are the two positions that have been hit the hardest by injuries so far this season.

Bradley Bozeman News / Bolt Beat / October 14