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Khalil Mack News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Chargers Receive Massive Khalil Mack Trade Update on Sunday

The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2026 season with hopes of building on recent progress, yet six games in they sit at 0-6, the worst start the franchise has endured in years.

Justin Herbert News / Total Pro Sports / November 1

Madison Beer Got Groped At Halloween Party With Justin Herbert Nowhere In Sight

Madison Beer attended a Halloween Party with no Justin Herbert at her side, so someone took advantage. Beer wore Minnie Mouse ears and a polka-dot dress to a Chrome Hearts shindig this weekend.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / November 1

'Usually Against This': Philip Rivers’ Former Chargers Teammate Shares Honest Thoughts on NC State Head Coaching Job Rumors

Scott Quessenberry, a former Los Angeles Chargers center, says he is normally against hiring a coach who skips the usual steps. However, when it came to former teammate Philip Rivers reportedly being in line for the head coaching job at NC State, he had some promising words.

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Derwin James News / Field Level Media / October 31

Chargers place standout S Derwin James (hamstring) on IR

The Los Angeles Chargers placed Derwin James on injured reserve on Saturday and the veteran safety will miss at least the next four games. James played the first three games, but was sidelined with a hamstring injury following the Sept.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Chargers Place Pro Bowl Defensive Back on Injured Reserve

As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, things aren’t getting any better for them. While they’re expected to get starting right tackle Joe Alt and wide receiver Ladd McConkey back, another key roster member won’t be available for some time.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 31

NFL Trade Rumors Say Chargers’ Weird Behavior Confuses Other Teams, Too

The Los Angeles Chargers entered this season looking a little lost and confused and have wound up confusing their own fanbase with their approach to the

Derwin James News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Chargers make official Derwin James IR decision

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 on the season and heading into a game against their crosstown rivals, the Rams, a game Jim Harbaugh’s team is expected to lose.

Derwin James News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Chargers Placing S Derwin James On IR

The Chargers announced they are placing S Derwin James on injured reserve. Los Angeles also signed CB Isas Waxter to the active roster and moved CB Kaiir Elam from the practice squad. James, 30, is the former 17th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Chargers out of Florida State.

Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 31

Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Don't Give Up On Omarion Hampton Just Yet

The Los Angeles Chargers have an important matchup ahead of them in Week 8 as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Rams. For fantasy football managers, there are a handful of Chargers players worth keeping an eye on. However, some options are considerably more appealing than others.

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 31

Why Did The Chargers Opt to Not Fire Mike McDaniel During the Bye Week?

Now that the Los Angeles Chargers are heading into Week 8 refreshed from their bye week, it is expected that most teams will come out firing on all cylinders after their week off.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Anubis Sports / October 31

NFL Trade Deadline: The Los Angeles Chargers Need To Sell

The NFL trade deadline officially ends at 4 pm EST on November 10th, but some teams’ fire sales have already begun, especially in the AFC South. The last place Tennessee Titans traded All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Two Key Chargers Players Will Return to Action in Week 8 Versus the Rams

There isn’t a whole lot the Los Angeles Chargers can do right now, or even by the end of the season, to play a lot better. The most immediate thing that would help is for them to become healthier.

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Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 31

If Mike McDaniel Still has Smashmouth Football in Him, Now is the Time for Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 and their offense has looked lost the entire season. Los Angeles has dealt with significant injuries all season with over half of their initial 53-man roster either on injured reserve or the injury report for week six.

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 30

NFL Trade Rumors Update Tells Unfortunate Story About Jim Harbaugh's Chargers

It feels like a matter of time before the Los Angeles Chargers host a fire sale at the NFL trade deadline. Nobody told Jim Harbaugh, Joe Hortiz or the

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Chargers Officially Rule Out Four Players For Week 8

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they ruled out G Kayode Awosika, S Derwin James, CB Deane Leonard, and WR Brenen Thompson for Week 8 against the Rams. James has been out since Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, and it’s looking like he could miss more time.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 30

Chargers reportedly 'unwilling to wave any sort of white flag' ahead of trade deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6. Does that mean veteran Chargers players such as pass-rusher Khalil Mack and wide receiver Quentin Johnston will become available ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline?

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Chargers Have Shut Down Trade Offers For Veterans

According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Chargers have shut down trade inquiries for their veteran players like OLB Khalil Mack and WR Quentin Johnston despite an 0-6 start.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Chargers' Mike McDaniel trying to ignore outside noise amid rumors about his job security

Following weeks of rumors suggesting that Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was going to change one aspect of his team's game-day operations,

Absurd trade proposal suggests Jets can acquire Chargers' Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert defends Mike McDaniel, accepts blame for struggles of Chargers offense

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Chargers rumors: Here’s how delusional LA is about trade deadline with 0-6 record

The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 NFL season. LA is 0-6 headed into Week 8 and looks completely lost as an organization.

Jonah Coleman News / Yardbarker / October 29

Bold predictions for NFL Week 8: Chargers shock the world

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 29