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Chargers' Running Back Depth is in Question as Week 1 Nears

Just over a week from now, the Los Angeles Chargers will open their 2026 NFL regular-season schedule by playing the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Fans are hoping it will be the start of a fun and exciting journey that will end with the team making some serious noise in the playoffs.

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NFL Trade Predictions Revive the Silly J.J. McCarthy, Chargers and Jim Harbaugh Idea

The torrid state of the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback room behind star Justin Herbert has left the door open for seemingly endless possibilities. Trey

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 5

AFC Notes: Fernando Mendoza, Tarheeb Still, Chargers, Raiders

Chargers CB Tarheeb Still is willing to play whatever role he needs to in order to compete for a Super Bowl and is ready to show what he can do, noting that he only has team goals for 2026.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 5

Chargers’ Biggest Questions Amplified by NFL Execs Commentary

Some bold NFL predictions recently threw major doubt on the Los Angeles Chargers this season. Fair play. As much as there is hype around Justin Herbert

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The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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Ian Rapoport News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 5

The Chargers Have Ian Rapoport's Attention, and Here's Why

There is certainly no shortage of preseason hype surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers, however the excitement is coming from people who have spent time around the team and have seen what has changed.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Jim Harbaugh Made a Colorful Statement to Praise Justin Herbert's Toughness

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is one of the NFL’s more entertaining and colorful characters, and he’s the type of leader who seems effusive in his praise for his players.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 5

Chargers Truly Show 'Competitors Welcome' After Unexpected Practice Squad Cut

With a plethora of roster cuts occurring for the Bolts over their last few days, giving the team a whole new look, one name seemed to be a must-keep whether it was on the practice squad or the final 53-man roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Analyst Picks Chargers to Miss the NFL Playoffs This Season

Go around the NFL landscape, and a lot of people are cautiously optimistic and even excited about the Los Angeles Chargers as the start of the regular season approaches.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

ESPN Analyst Names Two Chargers Players as Fantasy Football 'Winners'

The NFL regular season is just days away, which means it is also time to finalize fantasy football rosters. Obviously, what everyone participating in fantasy football wants to do is to load up on players who don’t cost a ton but will ultimately outperform their value.

Keaton Mitchell News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 4

Chargers Injury Woes Keep Growing With Latest Keaton Mitchell Developments

The Los Angeles Chargers can’t win when it comes to the injury bug. Talk about an evergreen statement, right? But it has certainly applied in the nastiest of ways over the last month or so.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Chargers’ Justin Herbert has the ‘strength of 10 men’ according to Jim Harbaugh

Justin Herbert earned huge praise from Jim Harbaugh as both parties help the Los Angeles Chargers gear up for the 2026 NFL season. Herbert is entering the seventh year of his career with the Chargers.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Chargers Wide Receiver Named Team's X-Factor for 2026 NFL Season

Plenty of people are fairly bullish on the Los Angeles Chargers as Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season approaches. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is implementing a more open scheme, and the team has a number of young prospects who have the potential to pop and become new members of its core.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4

G Shaq Mason will not face NFL discipline over 2025 arrest

The NFL informed veteran offensive guard Shaq Mason on Thursday that he will not face any discipline after concluding an investigation into an arrest for domestic assault in Tennessee last year, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.

NFL executives share concerns about Texans' C.J. Stroud amid contract uncertainty

Texans WR Tank Dell Agrees To Reworked Contract

Texans Add OT Max Pircher To PS With International Designation

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

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The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 4

Explaining Several Confusing Roster Moves from the Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers dialed in their initial 53-man roster and have made several moves on the practice squad following roster cutdown day. Several of the roster moves created some confusion.

Rodney Shelley News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 4

From Fearless UDFA to Chargers 53-Man Roster: Rodney Shelley's Scrappy NFL Rise

The Los Angeles Chargers have announced their initial 53-man roster heading into the 2026 regular season. This year, two undrafted free agents made the roster out of camp and preseason and neither were the perceived favorites heading into OTAs and training camp.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 4

Chargers Trade With Seahawks Did Right by Undrafted Free Agent

The chaos of NFL final cuts, 53-man rosters, practice squads and everything else included a big-time notable trade for the Los Angeles Chargers. It didn’t

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / September 4

Mike McDaniel is prepared to break an NFL norm with Chargers gamble

NFL coaches crave continuity along the offensive line. Mike McDaniel sounds willing to sacrifice some of it if an unusual left guard arrangement gives the Los Angeles Chargers a better offense.

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The '2025-26 NFL Week 1 head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4