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The Los Angeles Chargers have become a team to watch under coach Jim Harbaugh with a playoff appearance last season and plenty of optimism for another playoff run this season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 28

Jim Harbaugh revealed why potential breakout LB was shut down for season

Los Angeles Chargers' second-year linebacker Junior Colson was placed on Injured Reserve earlier this week. Head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed Colson will have shoulder surgery.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 27

Promising Chargers LB gets season shut down before it even started

The Los Angeles Chargers received unfortunate news on Tuesday, as second year linebacker Junior Colson will miss the entire 2025 season after being placed on Injured Reserve.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Chargers LB Junior Colson Out For Season With Shoulder Injury

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh told reporters today that LB Junior Colson needed surgery on a shoulder injury and his recovery timeline will extend through this season, per Kris Rhim.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 27

Chargers' final 53-man roster hints at a bigger move coming

The LA Chargers cut the roster down to 53 players on Tuesday in what was one of the more shocking cut days in recent memory for the Bolts. While the skeleton of the roster was apparent, the Chargers shocked fans with the decisions that were made around the fringes.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 26

Chargers LB Junior Colson out for the year before second season even starts with devastating injury

Chargers LB Junior Colson had his 2025 season ended before it started. By placing him on the reserve/injured list, he is now officially out for the season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26

Chargers Officially Cut 36 Players, Place LB Junior Colson On IR

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have officially trimmed down their roster to the 53-man limit on Tuesday. Here’s the full list of moves: Cuts

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / July 23

Chargers fans' favorite breakout candidate may not even be a starter in 2025

Taken by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Junior Colson never quite found his footing as a rookie. Nevertheless, many

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 27

Junior Colson drawing hype after an impressive spring for the Chargers

Junior Colson's rookie year never really found a rhythm. The Los Angeles Chargers selected the former Michigan linebacker in the third round last year, as Jim Harbaugh wanted to create a pipeline for some of his former players.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / June 22

Michigan star showed up to Chargers minicamp looking like a different player

Jim Harbaugh has reunited with several former Michigan Wolverines since becoming the head coach of the LA Chargers. The most notable reunion was with linebacker Junior Colson, whom Harbaugh and the Chargers drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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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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Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Can This Chargers Linebacker Breakout in Year Two?

The Chargers drafted linebacker Junior Colson in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft, with the expectation of him starting from day one. He came from the Jim Harbaugh, Jesse Minter Michigan system and had great success in it.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 21

Proposed Chargers signing adds 137-tackle machine as insurance for Junior Colson

The Los Angeles Chargers already have a strong situation at linebacker going into the 2025 season, but one analyst thinks defensive coordinator Jesse Minter's defense could use more.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 8

Chargers make roster moves before Week 14 vs. Chiefs

The Los Angeles Chargers made a handful of roster moves before the team’s Sunday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14. There, the team announced the activation of Junior Colson from injured reserve.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 7

Chargers Announce Three Roster Moves, Activate LB Junior Colson Off IR

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have activated LB Junior Colson off injured reserve. Additionally, the Chargers have elevated RB Jaret Patterson and S Kendall Williamson from the practice squad for Week 14.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 6

Is Junior Colson the next breakout Chargers rookie?

The Los Angeles Chargers have enjoyed major production and value from the team’s first draft class under general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh. Might Junior Colson be next? Colson, the team’s third-round pick out of Michigan, could be on his way back soon.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 4

Chargers designate LB Junior Colson for return

It sounds like Junior Colson will soon resume his rookie season. The Chargers linebacker is expected to return to practice this week, coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters (including Daniel Popper of The Athletic).

Los Angeles Chargers News / Empire Sports Media / November 7

Chargers lose promising rookie linebacker to injured reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers’ stellar defense took a hit this week as the team placed one of their key contributing rookies on injured reserve. LB Junior Colson is headed to IR with an ankle injury that will keep him sidelined for at least four weeks.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 6

Chargers lose rookie to injury, but get veteran back from IR

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 30, 2024

How Junior Colson Overcame Language Barrier to Become Proposed Starter

Los Angeles Chargers rookie linebacker Junior Colson had far from the easiest road to playing college football and getting drafted into the NFL. Colson was born in Haiti, and lost his father at just seven years old, causing him to get placed into an orphanage.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / May 20, 2024

Chargers OTAs: Rookie Linebacker Junior Colson Exits Practice Early with Trainers

The Chargers OTAs kicked off today and already bad injury luck has reared its ugly and all too familiar head. The New York Times Chargers beat writer, Daniel Popper, reported that Rookie LB Junior Colson walked off the field with trainers about 40 minutes into today’s Chargers Organized Team Activities.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / May 1, 2024

Was Linebacker Junior Colson The Los Angeles Chargers Best Draft Pick?

The draft finally happened! After months of speculation, the Los Angeles Chargers picked the rookies that will help them define the 2024 season. And let’s just say they picked some good ones.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2024

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Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / April 29, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers Land Biggest Draft Steal? Analyst Calls Colson “Most Impactful Player” of 2024 Draft

Dan Wolkenstein of the Charger’s Unleashed podcast has high hopes for the Los Angeles Chargers third round draft pick, Junior Colson. Colson was picked with the 69th overall pick in the draft out of Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2024

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