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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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

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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 / 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

Bobby Wagner News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Should the Chargers Sign Bobby Wagner?

While there is ample optimism and even hype surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers going into Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, the team has some definite concerns at multiple position groups.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 4

One team might still be willing to trade for J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings might be done with the McCarthy experiment after just three years.

Vikings GM shares major J.J. McCarthy update amid trade rumors

Vikings insider shares J.J. McCarthy trade update after Max Brosmer move

New J.J. McCarthy trade report surfaces after Vikings waive Max Brosmer

The 'Active NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz

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

Is Chargers' Historically Hard-Looking Seven-Game Stretch Really That Bad?

The Los Angeles Chargers are staring down one of the most challenging stretches of their upcoming schedule, with seven games that could test the team from multiple angles.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 4

NFL Insider: 'The Hype Around the Chargers is Warranted'

Los Angeles Chargers fans are familiar with the scenario that plays out seemingly every season: During the preseason, there is hope and even optimism about the team, but by some point in the fall, the team falls short of its optimistic projections, whether it’s due to injury, substandard performances or something else.

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

4 Chargers bold predictions for 2026 NFL season: Will Justin Herbert finally win a playoff game?

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 2025-26 NFL season was seen as a major letdown throughout the NFL as the franchise lost its Wild Card playoff game for the second straight season and third time in four years.

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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.

Khalil Mack News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Khalil Mack Uses Possible Final Season to Cement His Hall of Fame Case

For months after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL season, there was speculation that Khalil Mack would call it a career after 12 seasons in the league. His production had dropped in 2024 and 2025 after arguably a career-best effort in 2023, and he was limited to 12 games last year due to a dislocated elbow.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 3

NFL Insider Taps the Brakes on Concerns About Chargers' Offensive Line

One of the big concerns surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers right now is their offensive line. Outside of starting offensive tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, the rest of their offensive line is iffy, particularly the center and left guard spots.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 3

Bold Prediction Hints Chargers Headed for Disaster…and It’s Totally Fair

The Los Angeles Chargers are a big question mark ahead of Week 1. There’s a reasonable amount of hype around the next era of the Jim Harbaugh experience for the franchise, especially in an AFC West that feels pretty wide open.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 3

Chargers Signing OLB Caleb Murphy To Practice Squad

Per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, the Chargers are signing OLB Caleb Murphy to the practice squad. The Chargers are releasing OLB Nadame Tucker from the practice squad in a corresponding move, per Rhim.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 2

Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz Continues Shuffling the Deck with Multiple Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers finalized their 53-man roster this past Sunday while also building their practice squad on Monday for the 2026 season. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has always been active with the bottom of the roster and this year it is no different.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Chargers Making Six Practice Squad Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they signed CB Kaiir Elam, DT Jordan Jefferson and WR Theo Wease to the practice squad To make room, they released DL Jahmeer Carter, WR Devonte Ross and CB Isas Waxter.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh gushes over Mike McDaniel calling plays for Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers are ready to begin the 2026 NFL season. And they have a lot of reasons to be hopeful this year. One point of excitement for fans is offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who joined this offseason after being fired by the Miami Dolphins.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Chargers lose starting LB for 4 games after latest IR move

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin the 2026 season without one of the most experienced members of their defense. The Chargers placed veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the first four games of the regular season.

Justin Herbert News / Field Level Media / September 1

Report: Chargers signing QB Justin Herbert's brother

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing quarterback Justin Herbert's brother, tight end Patrick Herbert, to the practice squad, ESPN reported Tuesday. The reunion will make the siblings teammates for the first time since briefly playing at Oregon together during the 2019 season.

Denzel Perryman News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Lands On IR

The Chargers will start the season without linebacker Denzel Perryman, whom they placed on injured reserve Monday. Perryman is required to miss four games, but there are no details on his injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 31