Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Chargers' Biggest Strength and Biggest Question Mark Entering the 2026 NFL Season

While a lot of people are optimistic and even excited about the Los Angeles Chargers as Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season nears, the team does have some real reasons for concern.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 6

The Chargers Could Lose Arguably Their Best Defender in Free Agency This Offseason

There is some real and tangible optimism about the Los Angeles Chargers this season, and at least one expert feels that the optimism and hype surrounding the team are legitimate this time around.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 6

Chargers’ Mike McDaniel, Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert Flying Far Under Radar Before Week 1

The Los Angeles Chargers have some heavyweight foundational building blocks for the franchise going into Week 1. But the national scope and some within the NFL don’t seem to notice. Realistically, they aren’t hard to name.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 6

Chargers Fantasy Football Favorites and Last-Minute Considerations

The NFL season is finally here. Fantasy drafts are wrapping up and last-minute fantasy trades and last-minute free agent additions are being considered.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Jesse Minter News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Losing Jesse Minter Puts the Chargers' Defense in Chris O'Leary's Hands

In their previous two seasons under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Los Angeles Chargers were one of the NFL’s best defensive teams. Despite their offensive line problems, and despite not having a ton of top-level talent at the skill positions on offense, they managed to make the playoffs both years while winning 11 games apiece.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 6

Chargers Duo Makes Statement in New NFL Rankings, Hinting at Long-Term Stakes

The NFL recently came out with a interesting list, which ranks the "Top 10 Quarterback-Coach Duos in the League." There are many teams that have elite duos, and the Los Angeles Chargers are definitely one of them.

Tuli Tuipulotu News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 6

Chargers GM Sends Message To Tuli Tuipulotu Amidst Contract Negotiations

The Los Angeles Chargers are wrapping up what is unofficially dubbed week zero of the football season. Monday morning, the Chargers will be preparing for their opening game of the 2026 season against the Arizona Cardinals.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert Survived the Worst Offensive Line in Football

On paper, the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line isn’t too shabby. Right tackle Joe Alt made the Pro Bowl last year and still has room for improvement at age 23, and left tackle Rashawn Slater is a two-time Pro Bowler just five years after entering the NFL.

Joe Alt News / Athlon Sports / September 6

NFL.com Analysts Pick Joe Alt to Win Major League Award This Season

While many people are concerned about the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line as a whole, the truth is that the team does have two of the NFL’s best starting offensive tackles in Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Chargers Predicted to Upgrade Backup Quarterback Position Via Trade

While there are certainly concerns about the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line and interior linebackers, one positional concern that isn’t being talked about as much is the backup quarterback spot.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Jim Harbaugh Made a Colorful Statement to Praise Justin Herbert's Toughness

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is one of the NFL’s more entertaining and colorful characters, and he’s the type of leader who seems effusive in his praise for his players.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 5

Chargers Truly Show 'Competitors Welcome' After Unexpected Practice Squad Cut

With a plethora of roster cuts occurring for the Bolts over their last few days, giving the team a whole new look, one name seemed to be a must-keep whether it was on the practice squad or the final 53-man roster.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Analyst Picks Chargers to Miss the NFL Playoffs This Season

Go around the NFL landscape, and a lot of people are cautiously optimistic and even excited about the Los Angeles Chargers as the start of the regular season approaches.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

ESPN Analyst Names Two Chargers Players as Fantasy Football 'Winners'

The NFL regular season is just days away, which means it is also time to finalize fantasy football rosters. Obviously, what everyone participating in fantasy football wants to do is to load up on players who don’t cost a ton but will ultimately outperform their value.

Keaton Mitchell News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 4

Chargers Injury Woes Keep Growing With Latest Keaton Mitchell Developments

The Los Angeles Chargers can’t win when it comes to the injury bug. Talk about an evergreen statement, right? But it has certainly applied in the nastiest of ways over the last month or so.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Chargers’ Justin Herbert has the ‘strength of 10 men’ according to Jim Harbaugh

Justin Herbert earned huge praise from Jim Harbaugh as both parties help the Los Angeles Chargers gear up for the 2026 NFL season. Herbert is entering the seventh year of his career with the Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Chargers Wide Receiver Named Team's X-Factor for 2026 NFL Season

Plenty of people are fairly bullish on the Los Angeles Chargers as Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season approaches. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is implementing a more open scheme, and the team has a number of young prospects who have the potential to pop and become new members of its core.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4

G Shaq Mason will not face NFL discipline over 2025 arrest

The NFL informed veteran offensive guard Shaq Mason on Thursday that he will not face any discipline after concluding an investigation into an arrest for domestic assault in Tennessee last year, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / September 4

Mike McDaniel is prepared to break an NFL norm with Chargers gamble

NFL coaches crave continuity along the offensive line. Mike McDaniel sounds willing to sacrifice some of it if an unusual left guard arrangement gives the Los Angeles Chargers a better offense.

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