Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 9

Mike McDaniel’s New Rookie WR Weapon Could Have Unexpected Role for Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers made fans wait to see what they would do at wide receiver for new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Those Chargers hit free agency and let McDaniel steer the ship.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 9

Mike McDaniel Ends Quentin Johnston Speculation With Wild Comparisons

Quentin Johnston is an interesting player. The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Johnston out of TCU in 2023 with the No.21 overall pick. That was the last regime's decision, as the current one has no ties to the now fourth-year wideout.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 9

Mike McDaniel Has Justin Herbert Working on Key Thing That Could Change Everything

It’s hard not to like the hype around the Los Angeles Chargers for Justin Herbert’s future under new arrival Mike McDaniel. McDaniel, an offensive savant

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The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards in multiple NFL seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 8

Biggest Chargers Winners and Losers After NFL Draft

Ahead of the NFL schedule release, the vibe around the Los Angeles Chargers has shifted dramatically. And we're not just talking about a recluse Justin Herbert showing up in a Madison Beer music video. Those Chargers hit the NFL draft and traded around, turning what was initially five picks into eight selections.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Chargers’ Justin Herbert has already exceeded Mike McDaniel’s expectations

The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens are desperate to finally reach the mountaintop after moving on from their longtime head coaches, the Kansas City

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 8

Chargers Sign Five Draft Picks & 18 UDFAs

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they signed five draft picks on Friday, including fourth-round OT Travis Burke, fourth-round S Genesis Smith, fifth-round DL Nick Barrett, sixth-round OL Logan Taylor, and sixth-round OL Alex Harkey.

David Njoku News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 8

Top NFL Free Agent TEs Left For Chargers After David Njoku News

The news that the Los Angeles Chargers would host free agent tight end David Njoku on a visit sort of came and went. Njoku was apparently slated for a visit with the Chargers to start the week.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 8

Chargers Key Offseason Dates to Remember: Rookie Minicamp, OTAs and Mandatory Minicamp

You have to go back to 2009 and the days of quarterback Philip Rivers, head coach Norv Turner, and Hall of Famers LaDainian Tomlinson (in his final season with the team) and Antonio Gates to find the last time the Chargers won a division title.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Deebo Samuel has two potential teams after Jauan Jennings' deal

The final dominoes of NFL free agency continue to fall.

Vikings land WR Jauan Jennings, add another playmaker to offense

The 'Yearly yards-per-reception leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 8

Our Least Favorite Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Draft Pick

The Los Angeles Chargers have bolstered their roster and added to the depth across the board through the 2026 NFL draft. General manager Joe Hortiz entered the draft with five selections and through trades, ended up leaving Pittsburgh with eight draft picks.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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.

Taylor Heinicke News / Field Level Media / May 7

Veteran QB Taylor Heinicke announces retirement

Veteran quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who went from undrafted to a playoff starter in the NFL, announced his retirement on Thursday. "For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football," Heinicke wrote in an Instagram post.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / May 7

Veteran NFL Quarterback Taylor Heinicke Announces Retirement From League

If you wrote a movie script about a guy crashing on his sister’s couch, taking online math classes, and suddenly getting a call to go trade blows with Tom Brady in a playoff game, Hollywood executives would laugh you out of the room, but that is exactly what Taylor Heinicke did.

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Taylor Heinicke News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 7

Former Chargers QB Taylor Heinicke Announces Retirement

Former Chargers QB Taylor Heinicke announced on social media that he is retiring from the NFL. Heinicke, 33, wound up signing on with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Old Dominion back in 2015.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 7

QB Taylor Heinicke Announces Retirement

Taylor Heinicke is calling it a career. The veteran quarterback announced on Instagram that he’s decided to retire. “For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football,” Heinicke wrote.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 7

NFL Free Agents List Just Proves Chargers Got It Right This Offseason

The Los Angeles Chargers made some key re-sigings in free agency before the draft, highlighted, but not limited to, getting Khalil Mack back under contract. But the roster churn after Year 2 of the Jim Harbaugh era was always going to be immense.

Shawne Merriman News / 5 GOATs / May 7

Former NFL LB Shawne Merriman sued for over $2 million in unpaid loans

Shawne Merriman, a former NFL linebacker who spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers), is being taken to federal court.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 7

Mike McDaniel’s Arrival Should Have More People Talking About a Justin Herbert MVP

It’s getting largely overlooked on the national scene for bigger talking points, but the Los Angeles Chargers left their traditional comfort zone and got

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 7

One Shocking Trade the Chargers Could Pull Off Post 2026 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers are now facing life after the 2026 NFL Draft cycle, leading fans to look into intriguing players to add to their roster and continue to make this Super Bowl hopeful team into a real Super Bowl contender.

Justin Herbert News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / May 7

Justin Herbert shocked fans by making cameo in Madison Beer’s new music video

When the full video drops on Friday, May 8, 2026, fans will see Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in Madison Beer’s latest music video, which has shocked fans.