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Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz Continues Shuffling the Deck with Multiple Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers finalized their 53-man roster this past Sunday while also building their practice squad on Monday for the 2026 season. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has always been active with the bottom of the roster and this year it is no different.

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What Final Roster Says About Front Office's Vision for the 2026 Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers finalized their 53-man roster on roster cutdown day but the roster is anything but final. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz used savvy roster manipulation moves to lock down the entire 2026 draft class on the 53-man roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Chargers Making Six Practice Squad Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they signed CB Kaiir Elam, DT Jordan Jefferson and WR Theo Wease to the practice squad To make room, they released DL Jahmeer Carter, WR Devonte Ross and CB Isas Waxter.

Kaiir Elam News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 2

Former First-Round Pick Reportedly Lands On Chargers Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers have added former first-round pick Kaiir Elam to their practice squad, giving the cornerback another opportunity to continue his NFL journey.

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

2 Roster Decisions that Could Define the Chargers' Season

The Los Angeles Chargers were very active in shuffling around their roster at the roster cutdown deadline. The Chargers traded away two players who may have provided depth on the roster.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Tarheeb Still News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Chargers Cornerback Tarheeb Still on 2026: 'I Just Want to Win a Super Bowl'

It is said that the word “team” stands for “together everybody achieves more.” It sounds like a cliche, but when everyone is focused on the same things, everybody does achieve more, collectively and even individually.

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

Every Position Where the Chargers Could Still Add Help

Well folks, it’s been a pretty hectic few days. The Los Angeles Chargers roster is beginning to take shape as the team moves forward following the latest round of cuts.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Jim Harbaugh on How Long Chargers Linebacker Denzel Perryman Could Be Out

The Los Angeles Chargers may have strong pass rushers in Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu and rookie Akheem Mesidor, as well as an excellent safety in Derwin James Jr., but they need better play from the second level of their defense.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Chargers Defensive Coordinator Seems to Favor College Players Getting Paid

In recent years, college athletes have started to get compensated through name, image and likeness (NIL) deals. It has changed the landscape of college sports, and not everybody likes it.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Four Chargers Players Made ESPN's Ranking of Top 100 NFL Players

The Chargers may not be the most stacked team in the NFL, but they do have talent, starting with quarterback Justin Herbert. At the very least, they’re expected to compete for a playoff spot in the loaded AFC this season, especially with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel installing a faster, more motion-heavy scheme.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh gushes over Mike McDaniel calling plays for Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers are ready to begin the 2026 NFL season. And they have a lot of reasons to be hopeful this year. One point of excitement for fans is offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who joined this offseason after being fired by the Miami Dolphins.

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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.

Justin Herbert News / A to Z Sports / September 1

Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad signing of Justin Herbert’s brother has value beyond the family reunion gimmick

Patrick Herbert joining brother Justin Herbert is a fun family story for the Los Angeles Chargers. However, it’s also a move with real football value for a team that needed practice squad depth.

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

Chargers Could Still Find Free-Agency Gems After Final Cuts

Final cuts and the practice squad might be largely concluded now, but like most NFL teams, the Los Angeles Chargers won’t stop looking for help. That’s probably for the best, too, considering the Chargers have failed to answer their biggest question around Justin Herbert. It’s not just that red flag area, either.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Chargers lose starting LB for 4 games after latest IR move

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin the 2026 season without one of the most experienced members of their defense. The Chargers placed veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the first four games of the regular season.

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

Best-Case Scenario Unfolds for 2026 Practice Squad as Chargers Roster Moves Continue

The Los Angeles Chargers have been busy with roster moves and maneuvers on, around and after cutdown day. Following cutdown day, when the roster had to be trimmed to 53 players, Los Angeles announced 16 members of their 2026 practice squad, or, as the coaching staff will often refer to it, the opportunity squad.

Justin Herbert News / Field Level Media / September 1

Report: Chargers signing QB Justin Herbert's brother

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing quarterback Justin Herbert's brother, tight end Patrick Herbert, to the practice squad, ESPN reported Tuesday. The reunion will make the siblings teammates for the first time since briefly playing at Oregon together during the 2019 season.

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 1

Chargers’ Biggest Remaining Question, Jim Harbaugh Comments Feel Like Emergency

The Los Angeles Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh had one big question chasing them into final cuts, the initial 53-man roster and the forming of a practice squad.

NFL News / The SportsRush / September 1

Chargers Add Oregon Tight End Patrick Herbert to Practice Squad

Patrick Herbert has joined the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad. Chargers Wire reported that Herbert, a tight end and the younger brother of QB Justin Herbert, was among the players added to the group.

Denzel Perryman News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Lands On IR

The Chargers will start the season without linebacker Denzel Perryman, whom they placed on injured reserve Monday. Perryman is required to miss four games, but there are no details on his injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 31