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Chargers 4-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Jim Harbaugh keeps Justin Herbert clean, improves defensive strength, and more in recent scenario

Making moves in the offseason to protect Justin Herbert, improve defensive depth, and simply get stronger need to happen for Jim Harbaugh's team. The Los Angeles Chargers are not playing up to standard on a regular basis, so let's take a look at a potential mock draft scenario for 2026 that would help them get better immediately.

Jim Harbaugh News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Jim Harbaugh continues to deny the doomed reality of the Chargers' season

As the Los Angeles Chargers head into their bye week, they will have ample time to reflect on the beatdown they suffered at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, having lost the pivotal game (against a struggling offense, at that) 35-6.

Kenneth Murray News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Former Chargers 1st-round pick makes primetime play to help Cowboys beat Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers have some really interesting former first-round picks and overall draft picks floating around the NFL right now. One of the most interesting, by far, though, is Kenneth Murray. Currently with the Dallas Cowboys, his third team, Murray was a first-round pick by the Chargers in 2020.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Chargers were just handed a lucky break that impacts the AFC playoff race

A trip to the NFL Playoffs would have been all but clinched with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11. Instead, the LA Chargers have a more challenging road ahead with a 7-4 record and several teams in the hunt.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Mekhi Becton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Chargers’ free agent bust exposed again in NFL grades

The Los Angeles Chargers spent a big chunk of resources in free agency last offseason attempting to fix some problem areas. Tops among those was bringing on offensive lineman Mekhi Becton, a former first-round pick who had just finally dodged the bust label and enjoyed a breakout season in Philadelphia.

Justin Herbert News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Justin Herbert was historically bad in the Chargers' Week 11 loss to the Jaguars

Riding a three-game winning streak into their Week 11 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Los Angeles Chargers gave themselves absolutely zero chance of extending that streak to four.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Chargers still ahead of Chiefs in new NFL power rankings despite ugly loss to Jaguars

Let's be honest, after last week's no-show loss in Florida, the Los Angeles Chargers should have dropped to the bottom of the new NFL Power Rankings. In a game in which Bolts' head coach Jim Harbaugh admits his team was "out-physicaled," the Chargers made only eight first downs and failed to score a touchdown for the first time this season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

NFL playoff picture exposes Chargers' many blown chances as they limp to bye week

The Los Angeles Chargers have blown several chances to pull away in both the AFC and the AFC West ahead of the NFL playoffs this year. Normally, sitting

Jim Harbaugh News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Jim Harbaugh just made his stance on Chargers bust crystal clear

It's one thing to be a draft bust; it's another thing to be a free-agent bust when you're the biggest signing of the offseason for a team that had the second-most cap space in the NFL.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Brutal stat shows just how big of a mess the Chargers have created for themselves

As the Los Angeles Chargers were bruised and beaten down at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, it seemed as though things could not get much worse, and, for the most part, that is probably true.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Will Omarion Hampton return after the bye? Latest injury update on Chargers RB

It feels like another lifetime ago that we were able to enjoy watching Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton. Hampton has not suited up since Week 5 because of an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Chargers updated draft order at bye week, prospects to know in mock drafts

The Los Angeles Chargers head into their bye week with a record of 7-4. As the college football season winds down and the NFL season shifts to the final stretch, the 2026 NFL draft begins to come into focus.

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Bradley Bozeman News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 17

Chargers legend calls out Bradley Bozeman for ridiculous flop

Well it's no secret that the Los Angeles Chargers have one of the worst offensive lines in football. Their top two tackles in Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt were lost for the season due to injuries.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 17

Skip Bayless takes shot at Justin Herbert following Week 11 loss

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a beatdown from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, 35-6. It wasn't pretty at all, as it was quite literally the opposite of the performance they put out the week prior.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / November 17

Chargers' Justin Herbert makes Shedeur Sanders' rough Browns debut look worse

Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut Sunday and it did not go well. The Cleveland Browns quarterback struggled against the Baltimore Ravens and drew even more headlines when head coach Kevin Stefanski said it was the first time Sanders ever took reps with the first-team offense.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 17

Chargers keep missing free agents, chances to fix biggest problems

Chances can slip through the proverbial fingers in a hurry in the NFL, something a Los Angeles Chargers team that has blown a 3-0 lead in the AFC West knows all too well.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 17

NFL Week 11 panic meter: Chiefs, Lions, Chargers have glaring issues

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Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 17

Jim Harbaugh refuses to sugarcoat Chargers' bitter loss to Jaguars

Los Angeles Chargers fans were shocked, and simmering. Defensive stars unleashed angry, passionate reactions. And then - surprisingly - was the calmness and clarity of Jim Harbaugh in the wake of Sunday's 35-6 demolition in Jacksonville.

Bradley Bozeman News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 17

Chargers starter has worn out welcome with newest viral lowlight flop

Los Angeles Chargers center Bradley Bozeman might be the most embattled player on the team in the eyes of the fanbase. Bozeman was justifiably pinpointed as a weak point last season and into the offseason.

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Chargers’ Justin Herbert ducks question about hard hits after concussion scare

Following a splendid 2020-21 rookie campaign, Justin Herbert was tapped to be an elite quarterback. Patrick Mahomes was already at the apex, but the Los Angeles Chargers signal-caller joined Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson as his biggest challengers.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 16

Chargers offensive lineman attempted the most embarrassing flop

Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman attempted an embarrassing flop during Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bozeman made a rather misguided attempt to draw a penalty after disengaging from edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen during the second quarter of Sunday’s game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.