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The Los Angeles Chargers finished their second year under Jim Harbaugh and Joe Horitz in nearly the same way as their first in 2024. In both seasons, the Chargers experienced first-round playoff exits, with a top-10 defense faltering under the pressure of a mediocre opposing offense, and a mediocre offense struggling against a top-10 defense.

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Chargers Could Still Swing Blockbuster Trade for Giants Star

The Los Angeles Chargers have a solid pass rushing duo of Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack. Despite losing Odafe Oweh to the Washington Commanders, the Chargers still have a formidable edge rush room that can get the job done.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 6

Chargers Have a Sleeper Need In Round 1 of NFL Draft

The talk all offseason for the Los Angeles Chargers have been centered around the offense. The offensive line remains a priority, as both guard spots are in question.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 6

Free Agency Scrapyard: Veterans Who Could Still Help the Chargers Win in 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers and the rest of the NFL for the most part have hit a pause on free agency and have turned their full attention to the draft. At this time of year, many veteran free agents find it best to wait until after the draft and often into training camp before signing with a new team.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

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

NFL Draft Visit News Sees Chargers Taking a Little Injury Risk

The Los Angeles Chargers have two offensive tackles coming back from serious injuries this offseason. Are they about to add another? The Chargers already have Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater on the mend before OTAs this spring.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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

Size Does Matter to the Los Angeles Chargers Evaluating Edge Rushers

The Los Angeles Chargers are in the market for an edge rusher. They are in luck, the 2026 draft class of edge rushers is very deep and has every different type of prospect.

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

Jim Harbaugh Opens Up About Mike McDaniel, Future for Justin Herbert

We recently wrote about how the Los Angeles Chargers could look to Mike McDaniel’s Miami Dolphins days as a way to blueprint out how he intends to protect

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / April 5

Chargers may have perfect prospect fall in their lap on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers must keep Justin Herbert upright and healthy in 2026 if they want to make a playoff run. While 2025 was another step in the right direction, they need to accomplish more, and their offensive line will play a key hand in exactly that.

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

Chargers Announce Key Offseason Dates for OTAs

The Los Angeles Chargers will get back to work starting this month for segments of their offseason program. That starts on April 20 before the three-part

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

Should Chargers Consider Trading Down in First Round of 2026 NFL Draft?

The Los Angeles Chargers' draft strategy seems to be quite obvious, considering the roster is currently being constructed. The end goal is to upgrade both sides of the trenches, with major needs at EDGE, Guard and Defensive Tackle.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 4

NFL Free Agent Sounds Open to Unexpected Chargers Reunion

The Los Angeles Chargers won't be able to hide from the pass-rushing need forever. Chargers general manager Joe Horitz and Co. got Khalil Mack back as one of their biggest moves for the second offseason in a row to help along Tuli Tuipulotu again. But one of the biggest losses was Odafe Oweh.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 4

National Champion CB Looks Like Ideal Fit for Chargers' New Defensive Coordinator

It was an offseason of massive change for the Los Angeles Chargers. Massive in the aspect that the team now has both a new offensive and defensive coordinator, Greg Roman was let go by the club and Jim Harbaugh now has former Miami Dolphins’ head coach Mike McDaniel running the team’s attack.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 4

Los Angeles Chargers' Dream Draft Day Scenario Is Not Flashy

The Los Angeles Chargers' offensive line has been the biggest talking point of the team's last few seasons. Whether it was Justin Herbert getting hurt in 2023 or 2024, seeing poor Bradley Bozeman play, or 2025 seeing all five spots being beaten by any defensive line that chooses to play football that day.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 4

Chargers Could Hit Jackpot by Adding Seven-Time Pro Bowl Blocker

On Friday morning, Garrett Podell of CBS Sports came out with a list of the Top 10 free agents still on the open market, and which NFL team would be the best fit.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 3

Chargers Losing Big to Commanders in NFL Free Agency Has NFL Execs Buzzing

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t seem all that intent on playing in the deep end of the market for Odafe Oweh in NFL free agency. While a former first-round pick the Chargers traded for last year before his big breakout, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and Co.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 3

Chargers Predicted to Steal Titans Free Agent Late in Process Before NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers went lighter than most fans expected on the offensive line this offseason. After last year’s mistake of doing the same thing, it was easy to think the Chargers wouldn’t do so again.

Justin Herbert News / A to Z Sports / April 3

Los Angeles Chargers upgrade the trenches, give Justin Herbert a unique weapon following trade in 7-round mock draft

The Los Angeles Chargers overhaul the trenches to help their championship hopes in the latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft. The Los Angeles Chargers head into the 2026 NFL Draft in an interesting position.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 3

Familiar Offensive Lineman Linked to Needy Chargers in Latest NFL Mock Draft

There’s been a lot of emphasis this offseason on the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line and with very good reason. Pro Football Focus ranked it the third-worst unit in the league in 2025, with substantial injuries to left tackle Rashawn Slater and right tackle Joe Alt (pressed into duty at Slater's spot) a huge reason for its struggles.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 3

Chargers Compared to Bengals, Ripped by Execs for NFL Free Agency

Los Angeles Chargers fans can feel justified in their disappointment with the team right now: Everyone else sees it too. When the Chargers approached NFL free agency with nearly $100 million to spend, most didn’t think they would have one of the lowest cash spends in the NFL when all is said and done.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / April 3