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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.

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What would it take for Chargers to upgrade WR with trade for Cowboys' George Pickens?

It was painfully obvious to the Los Angeles Chargers fans - and certainly to frustrated quarterback Justin Herbert - that the Bolts needed more offensive weapons this season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

Ravens Expected To Have In-Person HC Interview With Chargers DC Jesse Minter

Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports the Ravens are expected to have Chargers DC Jesse Minter for an in-person HC interview this week. Zrebiec mentions Minter first interviewed for the position virtually on January 14th.

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

Chargers add surprise coaching interview with Jim Harbaugh understudy

A day before the Los Angeles Chargers did a highly anticipated interview with Mike McDaniel for their vacant offensive coordinator position, they threw

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to throw at least three touchdown passes in a playoff game for each NFL franchise?

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

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

Examining Justin Herbert role in Chargers' coach hiring process

It's going to be an offseason of change for the Los Angeles Chargers. Not only are they in danger of losing defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to a head coaching job, but they'll need a new playcaller on the offensive side of the ball.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Khalil Mack News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 19

Chargers' top free agent priority might not be Khalil Mack

The Los Angeles Chargers have some tough decisions to make on their own in-house free agents before the market opens this offseason. Khalil Mack, the All-Pro and future Hall of Fame member?

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 19

Is Brian Daboll a top fit to replace Greg Roman for Jim Harbaugh's Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers are currently in the process of finding a new offensive coordinator. After their embarrassing 16-3 loss to the Patriots in the Wild Card, Greg Roman was fired after two seasons with the team.

Arthur Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Chargers Complete OC Interview With Steelers OC Arthur Smith

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have completed an interview with Steelers OC Arthur Smith for their OC opening. Here’s an updated list of candidates

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / January 19

Chargers’ Defensive Cornerstones Earn Latest PFWA 1st-Team All-AFC Honors

The Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive identity received league-wide validation this week, as Derwin James Jr. and Tuli Tuipulotu were both voted to the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) First-Team All-AFC.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 19

Chargers fans were terrified Justin Herbert appeared in Madison Beer’s new video

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been more outgoing in the last year than fans have ever seen him since he entered the NFL back in 2020.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 19

Chargers' first major mistake in coaching search earns universal criticism

The Los Angeles Chargers have provided hit after hit for fans when searching across the NFL for their next offensive coordinator. Until now, anyway.

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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 19

Former Chargers draft pick's playoff outburst proves LA made big mistake

With the Los Angeles Chargers offensive line being the major point of contention throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, it is important to check in and see the other competitors the Bolts once had on the roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Total Apex Sports / January 19

Los Angeles Chargers Target Arthur Smith in Coordinator Search

The Los Angeles Chargers are moving with purpose as they work to reshape their offensive identity heading into the 2026 season. According to reporting from Ian Rapoport, the team has formally requested an interview with Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 18

Chargers to give coordinator interview to underrated McVay, Vrabel understudy

With the Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator position open, head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned that he wants to cast a wide net when looking for the replacement for the recently fired Greg Roman.

Arthur Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / January 18

Chargers Request Interview Arthur Smith For OC Job; Davis Webb On Radar

The Chargers submitted an interview request for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Smith, 43, has been in Pittsburgh for the last two years.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 18

The Chargers just got one step closer to losing Jesse Minter

The Los Angeles Chargers have ranked in the top 10 of the NFL defensive rankings in nearly every category for the last two seasons. Doing so without major "big name" talents on the defensive side of the ball.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 18

Chargers in danger of losing top coaching hire option after Falcons news

A top candidate for the Los Angeles Chargers might be going elsewhere. Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers need to find a new offensive coordinator for Justin

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 17

Chargers boldly predicted to 'blow their free agency budget' on one player

The Los Angeles Chargers need to take some big swings this offseason. That starts right now as Jim Harbaugh and Co. search for Justin Herbert’s new offensive coordinator. But it also stretches far into the offseason, where they will likely attempt to take at least one big swing on the offensive line.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

AFC Notes: Jim Harbaugh, Patrick Mahomes, Chargers, Chiefs

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said that he is looking to take the offense in a new direction after moving on from OC Greg Roman. “A fresh start, a new direction,” Harbaugh said, via the team’s official website.

Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / January 17

NFL Announces Punishment Decision for Justin Herbert Incident

The Los Angeles Chargers were knocked out of the playoffs by losing to the New England Patriots 16-3 in the wild-card round. They finished the season on a three-game losing streak.

Ben Cleveland News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Chargers Signed G Ben Cleveland To Futures Deal

According to the wire, the Chargers have signed veteran G Ben Cleveland to a futures contract for the 2026 season. Futures contracts essentially serve as a guarantee for players to attend the team’s training camp and offseason workouts, with the hope of earning a roster spot.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / January 13