Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Chargers sign key defensive tackle to 3-year contract

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to flip the script. This is a football team that has always been competitive, but they live in purgatory, not quite able to make it to the top.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

Chargers, DT Teair Tart Agree To Extension

Teair Tart will be staying in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future. The veteran defensive tackle agreed to an extension on Monday, ESPN’s Kris Rhim reports.

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The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Teair Tart News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

Chargers Signing DT Teair Tart To Three-Year Extension

According to Kris Rhim, the Chargers have agreed to a three-year contract extension with DT Teair Tart. Daniel Popper reports the contract has a maximum value of $37.5 million.

Mike McDaniel News / Field Level Media / January 26

Mike McDaniel hired as Chargers' offensive coordinator

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was officially hired Monday as offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. McDaniel, 42, was also viewed as a candidate for the OC positions with Philadelphia and Tampa Bay and was under consideration for head-coaching vacancies with Baltimore and Las Vegas.

Mike McDaniel News / Pro Football Rumors / January 26

Chargers Confirm Mike McDaniel OC Hire

Mike McDaniel will not take on a new head coaching position in 2026. After exploring options on that front over the past few days, the ex-Dolphins HC will indeed focus on his offensive coordinator agreement with the Chargers.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 26

Chargers go to Justin Herbert's Alma Mater in Recent 2026 Mock Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers are still watching the playoffs from the sidelines, with sour tastes left in their mouths. The majority of that taste is due to the poor play by the Bolts' offensive line throughout the entirety of the season.

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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 26

Chargers Stat Leaders for 2025 NFL Season Yields Future Interesting Conversations

With the Los Angeles Chargers season having so many injuries, ups and downs throughout the season, seeing who leads the team in each category could be very interesting in trying to predict victorious outcomes in fantasy, sports betting and other football-related outlets in 2026.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 25

Chargers' Rookie Class Gets Glowing Grades from Pro Football Focus

The Los Angeles Chargers' season didn't end as anyone wanted, but their future remains bright. At least, that is, to the analytics folks over at Pro Football Focus.

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Joe Alt News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 25

Chargers Shockingly Ignore Joe Alt in 2024 Re-Draft

The most obvious issue the Los Angeles Chargers had in 2025 was their offensive line. Season-ending injuries to star tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt left the unit in shambles.

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 25

Mike McDaniel Update With Chargers, Raiders Hinted Again

The Los Angeles Chargers continue to play the waiting game with would-be offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. An odd week for the Chargers and Jim Harbaugh’s

Khalil Mack News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 25

Should Chargers Re-Sign or Let Go of Highest-Graded Free Agent?

There are only a few athletes able to stand the test of time. Khalil Mack is one of them. The veteran edge rusher, who turns 35 next month, re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers last offseason on a one-year, $18 million deal.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 25

Former Chargers head coach quietly scores interviews with Bills, Browns

While the Los Angeles Chargers wait on Mike McDaniel as their next offensive coordinator and search for a new defensive coordinator, a former head coach

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 25

Chargers could lose key free agent if teams like Titans drive up bidding war

The Los Angeles Chargers have multiple highly regarded players set to enter NFL free agency this offseason. One is as obvious as it gets: Khalil Mack. An offseason ago, the veteran and future Hall of Famer was a question mark when it came to his playing future.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 25

Chargers Listed as Top Landing Spot for Former All-Pro WR

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin retooling their roster in a few weeks when free agency arrives. The team will have no issues signing who they please, as their cap space is already north of $100 million before cuts and restructures.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 24

Chargers Likely to Part Ways With $20M Bust Free-Agent Signing

Not all free agent signings work out. The Los Angeles Chargers haven't been known to be big spenders during the Joe Hortiz/Jim Harbaugh era. Despite having plenty of cap space last offseason, the biggest deal they shelled out was $20 million over two years for Mekhi Becton.