Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rashawn Slater News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Chargers LT Rashawn Slater Undergoes Surgery, Heading To IR

For a second straight year, Rashawn Slater will require an IR stint. The Chargers are moving their Pro Bowl left tackle off the roster following the high ankle sprain he sustained in Week 4.

Keaton Mitchell News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 9

Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Tre' Harris, Keaton Mitchell Among Players Who Could Shine in Week 5

Week 5 brings some interesting choices for fantasy managers when it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers playmakers. With the Denver Broncos up next, managers

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 9

NFL Trade Deadline Rumors Finally Loop in Chargers, Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers feel like perhaps the most obvious sell candidate at the upcoming NFL trade deadline. Harbaugh’s Chargers have fully faceplanted over the first month of the season and have yet to win a game.

Emeka Egbuka News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

How many of the active NFL wide receivers to rush for a touchdown can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

Omarion Hampton News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Chargers OC Comments on Omarion Hampton's Workload After 4 Straight Losses

The Los Angeles Chargers are searching for answers after four consecutive losses to open the 2026 season. Their latest defeat has raised more questions about the offense, including the shrinking role of second-year running back Omarion Hampton.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Broncos players react to Payton taking play-calling duties from Webb

Broncos players react to Sean Payton taking play-calling duties from OC Davis Webb

Multiple Broncos players addressed the change that seemingly had been coming for weeks.

Success of Broncos' play-calling shake-up hinges on QB Bo Nix letting it fly

Bo Nix, Broncos eager to find spark vs. winless Chargers

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 9

Chargers OC Mike McDaniel addresses job security amid Jim Harbaugh, firing rumors

The performances produced by the Los Angeles Chargers' offense as the club opened the 2026 season with four straight losses predictably left some wondering whether Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh could soon fire McDaniel.

Sean Payton reportedly makes surprising Davis Webb move for Broncos' game at Chargers

Bo Nix, Broncos eager to find spark vs. winless Chargers

Could 0-4 Chargers move on from Jim Harbaugh? ESPN insiders weigh in

The 'NFL active TD-catch leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Thursday’s Injury Report Was Still Concerning for the Chargers

There are problems aplenty for the Los Angeles Chargers as they prepare to host the Denver Broncos this Sunday and try to get their first win of the season.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 8

Justin Herbert is in Trouble: Non-Chargers Fans Wouldn’t Be Able to Name 1 Starting OL

Pray for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Cross the fingers. Whatever. Just send the guy some good luck and vibes. He’s going to need it. The Chargers enter Week 5 with an injury report 18 players long.

Mike McDaniel News / Field Level Media / October 8

New Chargers OC Mike McDaniel understands calls for his job

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-4 and rank 29th in scoring at 16.8 points per game, putting new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel under increasing scrutiny.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Ladd McConkey News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Chargers’ Ladd McConkey misses practice again with foot injury before Broncos game

It is not looking so great for Ladd McConkey’s chances to play in the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 5 meeting with the Denver Broncos. The Chargers released their latest injury report on Thursday, and it shows McConkey missing the team’s second straight practice with a foot injury.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Exclusive: Field Yates’ Chargers diagnosis is a Jim Harbaugh-Mike McDaniel Problem – ‘smashmouth vs. Ferrari’

The Los Angeles Chargers rise as one of the biggest NFL surprises for Field Yates. But not in a good way for the popular ESPN NFL Draft and fantasy football personality.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 8

A Realistic Scenario and Path for the Los Angeles Chargers to Save Their Season

The Los Angeles Chargers have started their season 0-4 and have looked lost on offense as they try to find their identity. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has been grappling with the team's struggles with the many moving parts of his offense.

Omarion Hampton News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Chargers still believes in Omarion Hampton despite recent lack of snaps

The Los Angeles Chargers may be struggling to find consistency across the board, but offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel made it clear that the team has not lost faith in running back Omarion Hampton.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8

Three surprising NFL teams that could be trade-deadline sellers

At the beginning of the NFL season, nobody expected several projected contenders to already be staring at a potential lost year after only four games.

Steelers GM eyeing potential trade?

Texans reunite with Cowboys' former fan-favorite running back

Insiders share different takes on Eagles' intentions after Cam Jurgens trade

Eagles GM Howie Roseman defends bizarre trade with Ravens

Packers-Eagles trade idea sends Saquon Barkley to Green Bay

Five potential trades: Change of scenery for young WRs, 49ers go all-in, more

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 8

Ranking Chargers Trade Candidates If LA Starts Fire Sale

The NFL is a league where the roster churning never stops, even during the season when teams are taking form and showing off the efforts of the offseason.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Two Analysts Name a Surprising Chargers Star as a Midseason Trade Candidate

As the Los Angeles Chargers desperately seek their first win of the 2026 NFL season, and their first win since Week 16 of last year, some tough questions and decisions could be emerging for the franchise as a whole.

Justin Herbert News / HITC / October 8

Rob Gronkowski tells the Chargers how they should actually be using Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert have endured a difficult 2026/27 campaign so far. They finished second in the AFC West last season with a record of 11-6, but it already feels like they will now need a serious turnaround to match that feat in 2026.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7

Chargers facing dire injury situation in Week 5 game vs. Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers season is in danger of completely slipping away from them.

Update emerges on if Chargers could make stunning Jim Harbaugh move

Khalil Mack to the Bears? Chicago could be eyeing a reunion with the former All-Pro

Identifying the biggest problem for NFL's five winless teams and whether they can solve it

Five potential NFL trades: Change of scenery for young wideouts, 49ers go all-in and more

The 'NFL QB rushing leaders' quiz

Joe Alt News / Pro Football Rumors / October 7

Chargers OT Joe Alt Expected To Miss Week 5

The Chargers will have to navigate yet another injury to their offensive line. Days after learning that left tackle Rashawn Slater will be shut down with a high ankle sprain, we’re now learning that right tackle Joe Alt is expected to miss Week 5 with a neck injury, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.