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Chargers’ Top Free-Agent Addition Provided Blueprint for Finding Steals

There will be a new face on the defensive side of the ball for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2026. Former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is now the current head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

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Analyst Has Bold Prediction For Chargers Top Free Agent

The Los Angeles Chargers traded for Odafe Oweh midway through the 2025 season, and he immediately became a key part of the defense. Entering the season on the heels of a 10-sack campaign, the former first-round pick struggled to do much of anything with the Baltimore Ravens.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 2

Is Chargers Rookie on Track to be Top 100 Player in 2026 with Mike McDaniel in Town?

Under the direction of Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz, the Los Angeles Chargers have enjoyed repeated rookie breakouts over the last two seasons. It’s not exclusive to early-round picks, either.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 2

Chargers Cap Space Could Dramatically Jump With Key Contract Restructures

The Los Angeles Chargers enjoy an abundance of cap space going into the offseason. But why not add more? And especially why not go out and create as much room as possible when there are so many avenues to do so that don’t even include cutting a player?

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Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 2

Chargers Predictions Could Spark Huge Debate About Former Mike McDaniel Weapon

The Los Angeles Chargers offense has been far from exceptional over the last two years, with Greg Roman at the helm calling plays. A team that has Justin Herbert at quarterback and now a first-round pick at running back.

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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 / February 1

Chargers Connected to Four Senior Bowl Standouts Who Crushed the Event

The 2026 Senior Bowl wrapped up on Saturday January 31st. The Senior Bowl is the premier all-star event of the draft cycle where top prospects from around the country gather to compete and try to show off their skillsets in front of NFL decision makers.

Mike McDaniel News / A to Z Sports / February 2

Chargers give new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel what he needs to succeed in Los Angeles in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

The Los Angeles Chargers arguably landed the biggest fish on the market as their new offensive coordinator by hiring former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 1

Chargers' Former Coach Greg Roman Announced as Finalist for New Job

The Los Angeles Chargers have won back-to-back 11-win games since their hiring of Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh decided to bring along his offensive coordinator, who has followed him everywhere in his NFL career, Greg Roman.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 1

Should Chargers go After Star NFL Trade Candidates Like Alvin Kamara?

The Los Angeles Chargers rather consistently find good trade value under the direction of general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh Back in 2024, one of the better examples was trading for defender Elijah Molden.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 1

Justin Herbert, Girlfriend Madison Beer Stun at First Public Offseason Appearance

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has gone from one of the most secretive personalities in the NFL to an outgoing guy who shows up at some of the biggest celebrity events on the planet. Chargers fans have international musician Madison Beer to thank. Herbert and Beer’s relationship first really went public last offseason.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 1

Chargers Predicted to Reunite Superstar WR with Mike McDaniel in Free Agency

As with every new hire, connections will be relied upon to build rosters. The Los Angeles Chargers recently hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to be their offensive coordinator.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 31

Chargers Cut Candidates to save Cap Space List Fans Will Love

The Los Angeles Chargers cap space for 2026 is extremely healthy, as the team is expected to have over $80 million in cap space to work with. For a Joe Hortiz-Jim Harbaugh regime that were fairly frugal the last two offseasons, this year needs to be different.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 31

Chargers Gifted Perfect Free-Agency Idea for Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers need to get it right in free agency this offseason. That means finding a way to retain one of, if not both pass-rushers Khalil Mack and Odafe Oweh.

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Mekhi Becton News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Chargers Projected to Cut Free Agent Bust After One Season

The Los Angeles Chargers spent big to sign Mekhi Becton last year, but the team could cut him after just one underwhelming season. A former first-round pick, Becton entered the league as a tackle but found success at guard with the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 31

Chargers quietly lose member coaching staff to Dolphins

Chargers quietly lose member of Jim Harbaugh's coaching staff to Dolphins

The Los Angeles Chargers made a big splash by reeling in Mike McDaniel to be Justin Herbert’s next offensive coordinator. Now, it appears the Miami Dolphins have scored a little pseudo-revenge.

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Greg Roman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31

Jets Will Hold Second Interview With Greg Roman For OC

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Jets will reduce their list of offensive coordinator candidates from five to three and plan to interview the finalists in person.

Khalil Mack News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 31

Chargers Get Good NFL Cap Space Update as Khalil Mack, Key Pieces go to Free Agency

The Los Angeles Chargers sit on a mountain of cap space that could evaporate in a hurry this offseason as they attempt to re-sign free agents and work

Khalil Mack News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 30

Three Senior Bowl Prospects to Potentially be Khalil Mack's Successor

The Los Angeles Chargers have significant roster questions to answer heading into this offseason. Media outlets will report that the Chargers have the highest amount of available cap space in the NFL and this will be commonly repeated on social media.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Chargers’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Los Angeles Chargers head to the 2026 NFL Draft with impressive back-to-back 11-6 seasons, but also consecutive Wild Card Rounds losses under Jim Harbaugh.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL Analysis Network / January 29

The Chargers were on of the NFL’s top defenses. Look at where their new DC just came from

The Los Angeles Chargers hired Chris O’Leary as defensive coordinator. O’Leary was coaching at Western Michigan last season. The Chargers allowed the fewest points in the NFL in 2024.

Jim Harbaugh News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Chargers have hired a new defensive coordinator

Jim Harbaugh is adding a familiar name back to his coaching staff. The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Wednesday that they are hiring Chris O’Leary as their new defensive coordinator.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / January 27