Laekin Vakalahi, born January 28, 2003, in Auckland, New Zealand, started his career as a junior rugby league player for the Ormeau Shearers. While he later moved to Melbourne, where he played basketball as his sport of choice, with no reports giving information on whether he was playing professionally or recreationally.
The Los Angeles Chargers have been going through significant changes this off-season. The Chargers have been focused on the installation of new plays and terminology while getting familiar with the new faces on the roster and coaching staff before returning for training camp in late July.
Age is just a number. Of course, so are quarterback sacks. Jim Harbaugh’s club has quite the trifecta when it comes to edge rushers. There’s 35-year-old Khalil Mack, 2025 Pro Bowler Tuli Tuipulotu (who turns 24 on September 3), and 25-year-old rookie Akheem Mesidor.
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Mike McDaniel wants Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert "to master and be elite at everything" he does and also be "able to own the position in a new way."
The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.
Isaiah World, born on September 16, 2003, in San Diego, California, played his high school ball locally at Lincoln High School. He was instantly regarded as a talented high school recruit, garnering three-star recruiting status, according to 247Sports.
Mike McDaniel is already making his presence felt for the Los Angeles Chargers. The new Chargers offensive coordinator McDaniel has made a notable change for star quarterback Justin Herbert this offseason.
Here is a quick rundown of PFR’s latest originals: Stefon Diggs remains one of the top veterans still on the open market. Connor Byrne listed six potential destinations for the accomplished wideout.
Travis Burke, born on January 6, 2003 in Florida, played his high school ball at South Broward, where he was coached by his father on the offensive line, his father being a former college football player himself.
Get used to hearing about the Los Angeles Chargers this summer. An NFL team being an “offseason winner” doesn’t always translate to on the field when the games start to matter.
Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu is coming off a career year in 2025 where he led the top-ranked Chargers defense and officially notched 13 sacks.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Los Angeles Chargers Wide receiver Tre Harris had quite the year in his last season at Ole Miss. In 2024, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF), when looking
Broncos OC Davis Webb was reminded about his time with the Bills when the team traded for WR Stefon Diggs to pair with QB Josh Allen, given that Denver traded for WR Jaylen Waddle to pair with QB Bo Nix.
The Los Angeles Chargers have undergone more roster churn than most over the last few years after Jim Harbaugh’s arrival. Resetting a program means big turnover.
Trey Pipkins III, born on September 5, 1996, played his high school football at Apple Valley (Minn.) High School, where he helped his team to the state playoffs for the first time in 19 years.
Los Angeles has a rising star on their hands, and fans across the NFL just got put on notice The Los Angeles Chargers enter 2026 with a lot of promise, but with their own fair share of question marks.
By the end of the Commanders’ 5-12 disaster in 2025 — which halted all the progress Jayden Daniels and Co. had made the year before during their run to the NFC Championship Game — it was clear this was a team in need of an overhaul.
The Los Angeles Chargers will return from their post-OTA break when training camp officially opens on July 28th. Los Angeles' rookies will be reporting five days earlier on the 23rd.
While the Los Angeles Chargers have made the playoffs the past two seasons, they’ve been bounced in the Wild Card Round each time. The franchise is trying to ensure things are different in 2026.
Trevor Penning‘s career has not brought position stability. The would-be Saints Terron Armstead successor could not stick at left tackle with New Orleans and eventually ended up at two other spots with his initial NFL team.
Training camp is quickly approaching as teams across the NFL prepare for the 2026-27 season. With the new campaign right around the corner, insider Albert Breer recently shared his outlook for all 32 teams in the league.
As things stand, Trey Lance is in position to spend another year as the Chargers’ backup quarterback. He could have competition in the form of DJ Uiagalelei this summer, however.
Los Angeles is entering a contract year for one of their best young players, and they can ill afford to see him leave. The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t have to look far to make their second-r0und selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.
A second-year Chargers UDFA signee has had an impressive offseason. Now, it’s time for it all to come together when it counts, and if that happens, it could lead to a notable name clawing to keep his job.
Justin Herbert is widely regarded as one of the league’s best quarterbacks, often named along with Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen.
The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have signed fourth-round WR Brenen Thompson to a rookie contract. Thompson is the final Chargers’ draft pick to sign their rookie deal.