The Los Angeles Chargers have compiled a solid group of skill players on offense. While they're still missing that 'alpha' receiver, the trio of Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and tight end Oronde Gadsden II make up a nice starting point of weapons for Justin Herbert.
The Los Angeles Chargers probably aren't going to be in the market for another running back during NFL free agency. After all, the Chargers went and signed Keaton Mitchell, an explosive player who sure looks like a great fit in new coordinator Mike McDaniel’s offense. Mitchell joins a depth chart headlined by first-round product Omarion Hampton.
Sports Illustrated NFL writer Matt Verderame orchestrated a piece in which he took each of the 32 NFL teams and looked at the positive and the not-so-good aspect of this offseason—hence “hope” and “mope.” That’s certainly pretty clever on Verderame’s part.
The Los Angeles Chargers are in an interesting spot as we are a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. The team only holds five picks in this upcoming draft, so there is a chance they can make a move to acquire more.
The Los Angeles Chargers have some minor concerns at all three levels of their defensive depth chart at this stage of NFL free agency. Most pressing, though, is the need to find better rotational edge rushers to work with Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack.
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.
The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2026 offseason with a glaring hole on their defensive front, and despite a busy free agency period, they’ve left the most critical position largely unresolved.
The Chargers wrapped up free agency by retaining two experienced defenders: linebacker Denzel Perryman, who signed a one-year deal, and safety Tony Jefferson, who returned on a one-year, $2 million contract following his resurgence in Los Angeles.
DJ Chark is hanging up his cleats after a seven-year NFL career. The 29-year-old announced his retirement Friday on social media, reflecting on a lifelong passion for football that began at age seven and acknowledging the support of his family and fans throughout his journey.
The Los Angeles Chargers have seen some of their homegrown talent walk out the door the last few offseasons. It happened as recently as this month, as they saw former first-round pick Zion Johnson depart for a big payday with the Cleveland Browns.
The Los Angeles Chargers went lighter than some expected on the interior offensive line in NFL free agency so far. It seemed like this free agency period was the big push for the Chargers.
The Los Angeles Chargers' main priority this offseason has been to protect Justin Herbert. Their prized possession dealt with a nightmare offensive line scenario in front of him all of 2025, having to fear for his life behind a new combination seemingly every week.
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.
The offseason is a time when fans and media alike can speculate about where certain players can end up. After all, that's what makes free agency fun, isn't it?
The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t drastically hurting for help at wide receiver for Justin Herbert. But modern NFL great Odell Beckham is looking for work.
The free-agent marketplace has been a lot quieter since its frantic opening more than a week ago. The main onus now is on the NFL draft, which is just over a month away in the Steel City.
Having started with over $85 million in cap space, the Los Angeles Chargers have been steadily spending this offseason to shore up holes in the roster, making moves from extending defensive lineman Teair Tart all the way back in January, to agreeing to terms with safety Tony Jefferson on March 18.
The push to land the top 2027 college football prospects has picked up in the first two months of the 2026 offseason. Several major prospects in the cycle have announced their college commitments more than eight months ahead of the early signing period.
The Chargers’ offensive line endured a brutal, injury-plagued year in 2025, but the unit will look much different next season. Left tackle Rashawn Slater will return after a ruptured patellar tendon cost him the entire season.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers are keeping the band together. Safety Tony Jefferson is officially staying in the powder blue after signing a one-year, $2 million contract to remain with the Bolts for the 2026 season.
Former Pro Bowl wide receiver DJ Chark announced his retirement after seven NFL seasons. Chark, 29, last played in the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024.
NFL free agency is in its second week, but clubs in the AFC West have already made splashes. With that in mind, here's a look at each team's best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave.
According to Jordan Schultz, the Chargers have re-signed veteran S Tony Jefferson to a one-year, $2 million contract. Jefferson was working as a scout at one point but has made a comeback for a successful second act as a player.