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.
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.
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.
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' 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.
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 Los Angeles Chargers have fans feeling deja vu in NFL free agency when it comes to the offensive line in front of Justin Herbert. Guard is, after all, still a big need.
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.
JACKSONVILLE — DJ Chark retires. The 29-year-old wide receiver officially stepped away from the NFL on Friday, wrapping up a seven-year career that peaked with a blazing Pro Bowl run.
A year ago, it was clear to almost all onlookers that the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t do enough to protect Justin Herbert through how the front office addressed the guard positions. Back then, the Chargers kept ineffective starting center Bradley Bozeman wholly unchallenged.
The Los Angeles Chargers have made several moves this offseason to plug holes in their roster by re-signing critical internal free agents and bringing in external free agents at critical spots.
There’s been a bit of déjà vu when it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers. In head coach Jim Harbaugh’s first two seasons, the team has finished with an 11-6 regular-season record each year, and earned a wild card berth in each campaign.
The Los Angeles Chargers are still looking for their first playoff win under head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert, and fans of the team hope a mock draft can fix their woes.
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.
Adam Schefter reports that the Titans are signing veteran OT Austin Deculus to an undisclosed contract on Tuesday. Deculus, 27, was a sixth-round pick of the Texans in 2021 where he signed his rookie deal through 2025.