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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Chargers may unleash speedy new WR with Ladd McConkey questionable
The Los Angeles Chargers could be forced to dig a little deeper into their wide receiver room Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. That could mean a bigger opportunity for rookie Brenen Thompson and his ridiculous speed.
NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 18
Chargers Get Major Injury Update on Star Receiver Ahead of Raiders Matchup
The Los Angeles Chargers listed Ladd McConkey as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders because of a rib injury, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 18
Ladd McConkey Injury Could Open Door for Brenen Thompson, Omarion Hampton vs. Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey's injury woes going into Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders continue to hang over the franchise. Sounds
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
Ladd McConkey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 18
Chargers’ Ladd McConkey returns to practice before Week 2 amid rib injury
Update: Ladd McConkey has officially been ruled questionable by the Chargers for Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 18
Chargers' Special Teams Units Search for Answers Ahead of Raiders Matchup
The Los Angeles Chargers dropped their home opener against the Arizona Cardinals. The Chargers lost their best playmaker in Ladd McConkey due to a vicious hit that knocked him out of the game and his absence seemed to be devastating to the offense.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 18
Are the Los Angeles Chargers Stuck in a Disturbing Cycle?
Every offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers seem to give their fans and the rest of the football world another reason to believe that something special could be coming.
Mike McDaniel News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Chargers OC Mike McDaniel: Team’s Offensive Execution in Week 1 Was ‘Shocking'
This season was supposed to be a big step forward in the Los Angeles Chargers’ attempts to become a more perfect NFL team. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s scheme was supposed to get everyone moving more, do a better job of protecting quarterback Justin Herbert and free up running back Omarion Hampton.
Ladd McConkey News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Chargers’ Injury Report for Thursday Doesn’t Bode Well for Ladd McConkey
The Los Angeles Chargers are less than 72 hours away from their Week 2 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. While it isn’t exactly a must-win game, losing this one after they fell to the Arizona Cardinals 26-14 in Week 1 would create a very stressful and difficult situation.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Los Angeles Chargers Could Be Missing Their Offensive Spark at the Worst Time
The Los Angeles Chargers could open AFC West play Sunday, September 20, without wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib), who did not practice Wednesday or Thursday after leaving the Week 1 loss to Arizona.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17
AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Mike McDaniel, L’Jarius Sneed, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
Chargers OC Mike McDaniel reflected on his debut with the team in the loss to Arizona: “You have a lot of visions coming to a new team and working on something for months — and the vision never looked like that… It was a case of humble pie.
Mike McDaniel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17
Chargers’ Mike McDaniel explains puzzling Oronde Gadsden usage in Week 1 loss
One of the more puzzling aspects of the Los Angeles Chargers’ ugly Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals was the limited usage of Oronde Gadsden II. Apparently, Mike McDaniel didn’t plan for it to happen that way.
Nikko Reed News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17
Giants Signing CB Nikko Reed Off Chargers Practice Squad
Per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the Giants are signing CB Nikko Reed to the active roster off the Chargers’ practice squad. It’s worth noting Giants CB Paulson Adebo didn’t practice on Thursday while CBs Deonte Banks and Greg Newsome were limited with injuries.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17
Chargers Sign CB Kaiir Elam
The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have signed CB Kaiir Elam to the practice squad. Elam, 25, was a first-round selection by the Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Florida.
NFL News / Field Level Media / September 16
Chargers, Raiders enter early-season clash off surprising results
When a pair of longtime West Coast rivals meet on Sunday, one will be assessing what went wrong after the opening week of the season, while the other will be plotting a continued path of success.
Los Angeles Chargers News / TWSN / September 16
The Panic Meter Is Already Rising for Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers
When the Los Angeles Chargers‘ schedule was released, everyone pointed out the hellish stretch they faced from Week 3 to Week 10, but everyone expected them to enter that stretch at 2-0.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Viral Sports News / September 16
Chargers Terminate Contract of Former First-Round Pick
The Los Angeles Chargers released cornerback Kaiir Elam from their practice squad on Wednesday, ending a stay that lasted barely two weeks. The move was revealed via the NFL transaction wire alongside the signing of veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a transaction driven by injuries at receiver after Week 1.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
NFL Week 1 panic meter: Packers, Cowboys in real trouble?
It's easy to overreact to the poor performances we saw in NFL Week 1, but not every red flag is a serious cause for concern moving forward. Let's break down some of those disappointing performances and rank them on the panic meter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
How Jacoby Brissett helped 'psychopath' Mike LaFleur lead Cardinals to upset win over Chargers
Arguably the most stunning development of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season involved first-year Cardinals head coach LaFleur guiding his club to a 26-14 win at the Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Chargers signing 2-time Super Bowl champion receiver
The Los Angeles Chargers are shoring up their depth at wide receiver heading into Week 2. The Chargers are reportedly signing veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a contract.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15
Chargers To Sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The Chargers are signing wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, adding some veteran depth following multiple injuries in their receiving corps.
Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Chargers Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling To PS
According to Jeremy Fowler, the Chargers are signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad on Tuesday. Los Angeles’ practice squad now includes:
Jim Harbaugh News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Jim Harbaugh names his big regret after Week 1 loss
Jim Harbaugh has some regrets after his Los Angeles Chargers lost an ugly season opener to the Arizona Cardinals. The Chargers lost 26-14 in a home upset at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Ca.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce explains why Chargers QB Justin Herbert should shoulder blame for viral sack against Cardinals
Many on social media jumped on the Chargers offensive line.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Chargers can't escape their reputation with unacceptable loss to Cardinals
Every offseason, and every preseason, the talk around the Los Angeles Chargers is the same.
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