Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 26

Herbert resets the meter: Cleaner pockets, sharper decisions power Chargers' offense

Justin Herbert needed a reset, and got one. After throwing for a career-high 420 yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts (two interceptions while chasing a 21–0 hole), the Los Angeles Chargers' quarterback returned on a short week and delivered a composed, three-touchdown performance in a much-needed win over the Vikings.

Khalil Mack News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 26

Khalil Mack's return is game changing for the Chargers defense

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack suffered a brutal injury against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 and was placed on injured reserve. The loss of Mack's play and leadership coincided with the Chargers' defensive rough patch.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 26

Former Chargers top pick is falling apart with no sign of recovery

There are a number of teams out there that are consistently willing to take on former high draft selections and see if they can squeeze out the potential others simply couldn't.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

Quentin Johnston News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 26

Chargers’ Quentin Johnston fined by NFL for surprising reason

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has had a rough few weeks. Johnston caught just two passes during his team’s Week 7 beatdown loss at the Indianapolis Colts, although one of them went for a touchdown.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 26

Justin Herbert saving Madison Beer at Lakers game gets teammate lobbed under bus

By now, it’s not exactly a secret that Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert made a courtside appearance with Madison Beer at a Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 25

Chargers will need to get creative as NFL trade deadline looms

Injuries have ravaged the Los Angeles Chargers. General manager Joe Hortiz brought in several free agents for a workout following Los Angeles' victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football.

Quentin Johnston News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 25

Would Chargers consider trading Quentin Johnston to contender 'making calls' now?

The Los Angeles Chargers have a crowded wide receiver room. That's a good thing, as they lacked tremendously the year prior, leaving the bulk of the load to then-rookie Ladd McConkey.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 25

Should Chargers consider trade for shockingly available 2024 first-round WR?

The NFL trade deadline is just over one week away and the Los Angeles Chargers are viewed as buyers, especially at positions they're severely injured at.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Sporting News / October 25

Los Angeles Chargers get their running back in predicted trade with NFC South team

The Los Angeles Chargers are still looking to acquire a running back ahead of the trade deadline.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 25

Chargers should consider winless Jets as trade deadline partner for All-Pro star

The Los Angeles Chargers are rolling into this week's mini-Bye with a 5-3 record and renewed optimism about the season. The New York Jets, meanwhile, are steaming toward the Nov.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Odafe Oweh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 25

Chargers won big with Odafe Oweh trade…just look at how mad Ravens fans are

Los Angeles Chargers fans weren’t wrong for being happy about the trade that landed former first-round pass-rusher Odafe Oweh. Oweh hadn’t recorded a

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 25

Jim Harbaugh remains secretive about major Chargers injury updates

During the Los Angeles Chargers' Thursday Night Football victory over the Minnesota Vikings, the Bolts suffered multiple injuries to key players. Star safety Derwin James injured his ankle, cornerback Tarheeb Still was dealing with a knee issue, and guard Mekhi Becton also had a knee injury that forced him out of the game.

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Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 25

Madison Beer makes Justin Herbert viral sensation at Lakers game, Chargers fans swoon

So much for quiet, secretive, not-seen-often-in-public Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Herbert’s budding romance with musician and international

Quentin Johnston News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 25

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston's fantasy football nightmare changes outlook

Los Angeles Chargers wideout Quentin Johnston might go down as one of the most disliked fantasy football players of Week 8 when the schedule wraps up. Johnston had been a fantasy football force when healthy for most of the early goings of this season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 24

Chargers injuries force LA to quickly host free agents, former 1st-rounder on tryouts

The Los Angeles Chargers injury woes continue. Los Angeles' victory on Thursday night football over the Minnesota Vikings came with a price. Safety Derwin James suffered a sprained ankle early against Minnesota and was unable to return.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Sporting News / October 24

Los Angeles Chargers have 3 big winners, just one loser from win on 'Thursday Night Football'

The Los Angeles Chargers rolled over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8.

Derwin James News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Chargers’ Derwin James to undergo MRI for ankle injury suffered on TNF

The Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night, 37-10. In the NFL, you won’t see many teams bounce back from a miserable loss as well as the Bolts did this time around.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Chargers Still In Trade Market For RB Help

Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reports that the Chargers are still in the trade market for running back help. Pauline says it’s possible that Los Angeles will trade for a running back “if they can get one on the cheap.” The Chargers won’t get rookie RB Omarion Hampton back until November 9 at the earliest.

Oronde Gadsden II News / Bolt Beat / October 24

Oronde Gadsden II reminds Chargers of silly roster blunder with hard-to-miss breakout

As the Los Angeles Chargers entered the season, Oronde Gadsden II had impressed through both training camp and the preseason, having already emerged as perhaps the most promising player from the team's incoming rookie class.

Jim Harbaugh News / Viral Sports News / October 24

NFL Makes Historical Announcement About Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh

The Los Angeles Chargers moved to a 5-3 record after a strong primetime victory on Thursday night. The win was a solid rebound for Jim Harbaugh and his team, who had suffered a 38-24 defeat to Daniel Jones and the 6-1 Indianapolis Colts in Week 7.

Al Michaels News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24