Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Chargers' Running Back Depth is in Question as Week 1 Nears

Just over a week from now, the Los Angeles Chargers will open their 2026 NFL regular-season schedule by playing the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Fans are hoping it will be the start of a fun and exciting journey that will end with the team making some serious noise in the playoffs.

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

NFL Trade Predictions Revive the Silly J.J. McCarthy, Chargers and Jim Harbaugh Idea

The torrid state of the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback room behind star Justin Herbert has left the door open for seemingly endless possibilities. Trey

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 5

AFC Notes: Fernando Mendoza, Tarheeb Still, Chargers, Raiders

Chargers CB Tarheeb Still is willing to play whatever role he needs to in order to compete for a Super Bowl and is ready to show what he can do, noting that he only has team goals for 2026.

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

Chargers’ Biggest Questions Amplified by NFL Execs Commentary

Some bold NFL predictions recently threw major doubt on the Los Angeles Chargers this season. Fair play. As much as there is hype around Justin Herbert

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

The Chargers Have Ian Rapoport's Attention, and Here's Why

There is certainly no shortage of preseason hype surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers, however the excitement is coming from people who have spent time around the team and have seen what has changed.

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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.

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.

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.

NFL executives share concerns about Texans' C.J. Stroud amid contract uncertainty

Texans WR Tank Dell Agrees To Reworked Contract

Texans Add OT Max Pircher To PS With International Designation

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Rodney Shelley News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 4

From Fearless UDFA to Chargers 53-Man Roster: Rodney Shelley's Scrappy NFL Rise

The Los Angeles Chargers have announced their initial 53-man roster heading into the 2026 regular season. This year, two undrafted free agents made the roster out of camp and preseason and neither were the perceived favorites heading into OTAs and training camp.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 4

Chargers Trade With Seahawks Did Right by Undrafted Free Agent

The chaos of NFL final cuts, 53-man rosters, practice squads and everything else included a big-time notable trade for the Los Angeles Chargers. It didn’t

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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Bobby Wagner News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Should the Chargers Sign Bobby Wagner?

While there is ample optimism and even hype surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers going into Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, the team has some definite concerns at multiple position groups.