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Jesse Minter Updates and Latest Chargers Coaching Buzz

The Los Angeles Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh continue to wait and see if they will still have defensive coordinator Jesse Minter in the building next year. Minter has been a stellar coordinator under Harbaugh for two years now.

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Penn State Standout Would Make Mike McDaniel's Life Easier With Chargers

Everybody knows that the Los Angeles Chargers need to prioritize the offensive line this offseason. While they aren't known as big spenders, the Chargers shouldn't spare any expense to fix the issue that plagued their 2025 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 21

Chargers Make Surprise Selection in Mel Kiper's First 2026 NFL Mock Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers definitely have needs. They have an elite quarterback in Justin Herbert. They have young rising star running back in Omarion Hampton.

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 21

What’s Going on with Mike McDaniel and the Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers appeared to get a big win with the reported hire of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel this week. But tucked into almost every

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to have 100 catches in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 21

Chargers' unsurprising biggest needs before 2026 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers have been more and more nationally recognized, with large media outlets pushing narratives about the team more than ever. This is due to a plethora of different things, but the move to Los Angeles, as well as having a superstar QB in Justin Herbert, will do that.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 21

Mike McDaniel going from Tua Tagovailoa to Justin Herbert is getting wild reactions

The Los Angeles Chargers picked up a big win with the impending hire of Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. And nobody is a bigger winner than Justin Herbert. Yes, Herbert is going to need to learn yet another offensive system with yet another coordinator, true.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Ravens Interviewing Chargers DC Jesse Minter In Person Today

According to Matt Zenitz, the Ravens are interviewing Chargers DC Jesse Minter in person for their head coaching vacancy today. Minter is one of the finalists for Baltimore’s HC vacancy.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 21

Jim Harbaugh, Mike McDaniel pairing is just begging for Chargers on 'Hard Knocks'

The Los Angeles Chargers made a splash hiring, bringing in former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to be their offensive coordinator. Nothing is set yet, but barring a change of heart, McDaniel will be on his way to LA.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 21

Mike McDaniel was top option for Bucs and Eagles...but Chargers have Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers entered this offseason in search of a new offensive coordinator following the dismissal of Greg Roman. The search has spanned multiple candidates from internal to external former head coaches.

Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 21

Chargers' Omarion Hampton disrespected in RB rankings

The Los Angeles Chargers didn't have the season they'd hoped for, at least near the end of it. Despite winning 11 games for the second consecutive season, the Bolts were bounced in the wild-card round yet again.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Mike McDaniel News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

Chargers Expected To Hire Mike McDaniel As Offensive Coordinator

The Chargers are close to naming Mike McDaniel their next offensive coordinator, Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington of ESPN report. McDaniel, who’s having dinner with team brass on Tuesday, is expected to take the job.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20

Landing Mike McDaniel as OC would be massive win for Chargers

After backing out of the head-coaching search for the Cleveland Browns, former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel may have found his next role.

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NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 20

Chargers take another step closer to losing Jesse Minter thanks to Ravens

The Los Angeles Chargers losing defensive coordinator Jesse Minter feels like a matter of time. Jim Harbaugh, Joe Hortiz, an assortment of players and pretty much anyone else agree on that fact.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 20

Chargers get pair of unexpected coaching hire recommendations

The Los Angeles Chargers have worked through a laundry list of names to fill their vacant offensive coordinator position since the season ended. Mike McDaniel is the headliner, while there are also some in-house candidates and a few not-so-popular names with fans, including Arthur Smith. No telling which way the Chargers ultimately decide to go.