Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mike McDaniel News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Hints at Tweaking Offense Heading Into Week 3

Many people expected the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense to be dynamic and exciting, if not elite, coming into this season under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

Los Angeles Chargers News / HITC / September 25

Madison Beer’s ‘little extra’ behavior leads to Justin Herbert being grilled by ex-Super Bowl champ

Former Super Bowl champion is convinced that Madison Beer has derailed Justin Herbert’s football career. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has made headlines throughout the offseason, but not for his football ability.

Joe Hortiz News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 24

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz's Philosophy Facing Significant Scrutiny, It Has to Change

The Los Angeles Chargers are having the worst start to their season since 2017 when they started 0-4. They have been plagued by injuries, miscues, procedural penalties, ball security and generally looking lost at times.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Chargers’ Thursday Injury Report Was a Bad News, Good News Story

The rough part of the Los Angeles Chargers’ schedule begins this Sunday when they head to Upstate New York to take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

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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.

Mike McDaniel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Mike McDaniel wrestles with how to fix dreadful Chargers offense

Mike McDaniel knows the Los Angeles Chargers offense hasn’t performed up to their standard to start the 2026 season. McDaniel is going through the first year of his Chargers stint as offensive coordinator.

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

It’s Not Too Early to Talk About a Chargers Top 10 NFL Draft Pick

The Los Angeles Chargers are in a bad way. One win can change that. But until then, an 0-2 mark after losses to Arizona and Las Vegas means narratives. Narratives like Jim Harbaugh’s message not working in the locker room.

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

Chargers Defensive Coordinator Admits He Benched Nine-Year Veteran In Week 2

The Los Angeles Chargers are now down two games to start the 2026 NFL season, with these losses coming at the hands of what will likely become NFL "bottom-feeder" teams by the end of the year.

Los Angeles Chargers News / TWSN / September 24

The Los Angeles Chargers Should Trade for Former 1st Round QB

The Chargers are 0-2, and the season is already at a fork. Nobody is talking about replacing Justin Herbert, but a bad start is when smart teams ask what happens if things get worse.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Chargers fans will completely agree with this take from ex-player

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are on high alert after starting 0-2 in the 2026 NFL season. A former quarterback went over what they must do to get back on track.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 24

Chargers Tweaked Practice Squad For Week 3

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they have re-signed WR Gary Jennings to the practice squad and released LS Spencer Triplett to make room. Los Angeles’

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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.

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 24

Have Jim Harbaugh's Chargers Already Fallen Into Bottom-10 Territory?

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a rough start to the season. Even though it's only Week 3, the Raiders and Cardinals were supposed to be games that the Bolts should have won.

Justin Herbert News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Justin Herbert fires back at question about Chargers’ leadership

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-2, but quarterback Justin Herbert doesn’t want to hear anything about the lack of leadership. Herbert was asked about “vocal leadership,” and the Chargers QB didn’t even let the reporter finish th question before responding with a strong answer.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

One Chargers Player Has Taken Control of His Position Group

The Los Angeles Chargers have gotten themselves into quite a bit of trouble through the first two weeks of the NFL season by losing at home by 12 points apiece to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders.

Justin Herbert News / Yardbarker / September 24

Would Chargers trade Herbert if season keeps going sideways?

Would Chargers trade QB Justin Herbert if season keeps going sideways?

Entering Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, the 0-2 Chargers are a shipwreck.

Justin Herbert fires back at leadership questions amid Chargers' woes

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers have some soul-searching to do

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Veteran Chargers Star Is Named as a Prime Trade Candidate Entering Week 3

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 2026 season has quickly taken on the look and feel of an in-progress train wreck. They lost the first two games of the season

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / September 24

Justin Herbert fires back at leadership questions amid Chargers' woes

A Chargers side that was expected to compete for at least a playoff berth became one of the more disappointing teams of the first two weeks of the 2026 season, as they lost back-to-back games.

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers have some soul-searching to do

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

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Jim Harbaugh News / Yardbarker / September 22

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers have some soul-searching to do

Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers aren't supposed to be this bad.

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

Chargers have issues at TE with David Njoku, Charlie Kolar news

Chargers match bizarre NFL record set by team that folded in 1926

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

Now that we have two data points on every team in the NFL, we can better assess which struggling teams are in real danger and which ones will be totally fine. Let's break down some teams with concerned fan bases and rank them on the panic meter.

Jim Harbaugh and Chargers have some soul-searching to do

Brandin Cooks lands with new team ahead of hunt for 10,000 career yards

Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season

Todd Monken admits mistake with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders

Baker Mayfield sends strong message to Buccaneers after 0-2 start

Oronde Gadsden II News / TWSN / September 22

Los Angeles Chargers Must Turn Oronde Gadsden II Into a Featured Weapon

The Los Angeles Chargers are entering Week 3 of the season with their season already on the line, as they are 0-2 with losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders to start the season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / September 21