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Chargers Rookie Suffers Injury After Breakout Preseason Performance

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre Harris exited Wednesday’s practice early with trainers, according to ESPN’s Kris Rhim. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but it comes just days after Harris delivered his strongest performance of the preseason.

Benjamin St-Juste News / Bolt Beat / August 20

Jesse Minter says what no Chargers fan wanted to hear about struggling veteran

LA Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter quickly established himself as one of the best coaches in the league last season. Minter turned a struggling Chargers defense around from being one of the worst in the league to having the No.

Jim Harbaugh News / LAFB Network / August 20

Disgraced NFL Coach Takes Cheap Shots at Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh Over NCAA Scandal

Jim Harbaugh is preparing for his second season as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, fresh off an 11–6 debut and a playoff appearance. But while the NFL schedule is on his mind, the shadow of his Michigan tenure continues to follow him.

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Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 20

Chargers' QB usage behind Justin Herbert gets mysterious ahead of final cuts

At this point, things feel obvious for the Los Angeles Chargers at quarterback behind Justin Herbert ahead of final cuts. Still, a little extra mystery to keep things interesting never hurt, right? While Trey Lance appears to be ahead of Taylor Heinicke for that No.

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Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season

The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.

Los Angeles Chargers News / The SportsRush / August 20

'It Was Kinda Disrespectful': Justin Herbert Narrates the Incident That Forced Him to Be Chargers’ ‘Chess Guy’

One of the most cerebral positions in sports is, without a doubt, the quarterback in American football. Their mental processing speed, awareness, problem-solving, and memory all have to be elite.

Keenan Allen News / Bolt Beat / August 20

Keenan Allen's updated contract details make it an even bigger steal for the Chargers

When Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen first signed with the team, it was first reported as a one-year, $8.52 million contract. However, it seems that the actual value of the deal could be less than the initial reporting on the subject.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / August 20

3 Critical Chargers Roster Battles Will Be Decided This Weekend

The Los Angeles Chargers enter their final preseason matchup with more on the line than just tuning up for Week 1. Jim Harbaugh’s debut season has been marked by fierce roster battles, and three position groups in particular—cornerback, edge rusher, and running back—remain unsettled heading into the final cutdown.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 20

Is budding Madison Beer romance a dangerous distraction for Chargers' Justin Herbert?

Back in the day, Troy Aikman cozied up with singer Lorrie Morgan and actress Janine Turner. Tony Romo followed in his footsteps with Jessica Simpson. There was Russell Wilson with Ciara, Jay Cutler with Kristin Cavallari, Aaron Roders with Olivia Munn and even Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen.

Trey Lance News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 20

Trey Lance given first crack with second team offense at Chargers camp

Could the Los Angeles Chargers' backup quarterback competition already be over? The two battling it out is veteran Taylor Heinicke, who was with the team in 2024.

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Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

Greg Roman News / Bolt Beat / August 20

Greg Roman's comments hint at the Chargers making a much-needed move

The LA Chargers banked on having their offensive line situation fixed for this season with the addition of right guard Mekhi Becton and all of their other projected starting offensive linemen having another year in the system.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / August 20

Chargers Trio Now Ranked Top-10: Is That Good Enough To Make A Playoff Run?

The Los Angeles Chargers have rarely lacked star power. From LaDainian Tomlinson to Philip Rivers, the franchise has consistently fielded some of the league’s most dynamic talent.

Mekhi Becton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 20

Chargers’ Mekhi Becton finally returns to training camp practices

The Los Angeles Chargers finally provided some good news to start the week when starting guard Mekhi Becton was back out there in front of Justin Herbert during a training camp practice. To those unfamiliar, it might not sound like that big of a deal.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 20

Chargers' failed experiment on the O-line has led to a desperate (but sensible) move

When the Los Angeles Chargers kicked off training camp last month, the only real issue surrounding the starters on the offensive line was Jim Harbaugh experimenting with flip-flopping Bradley Bozeman and Zion Johnson on the interior, with Bozeman moving from center to left guard and Johnson from left guard to center.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Kyle Shanahan reflects on Trey Lance's failed 49ers tenure

Before Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Trey Lance became one of the standout players of the ongoing preseason, he failed to cement himself as a long-term option for the San Francisco 49ers

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Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 20

Chargers UDFA rookie racking up touchdowns from Justin Herbert

One way for a player on the roster bubble to make a lasting impact in the preseason is to have special teams value. The Los Angeles Chargers may have found a player that'll make roster cuts very hard for them next week, as UDFA rookie Luke Grimm returned a punt 66 yards for a touchdown against the Rams in their last preseason game.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 20

Chargers' breakout rookie had big day at practice with Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers brought in plenty of prominent offensive playmakers to aid Justin Herbert this offseason. Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II may be flying under the radar due to those big names garnering most of the attention.

Trey Lance News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 19

Chargers' QB2 battle goes to Trey Lance in new expert projections

An underrated competition going on with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason has been at quarterback. Obviously, the starting job isn't up for debate, as Justin Herbert is locked in.

Najee Harris News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 19

Chargers' Najee Harris projected to miss Week 1, start on NFI list

Given the slow pace of things, it shouldn’t shock Los Angeles Chargers fans to hear that veteran running back Najee Harris could start the season on an

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 19

Chargers' rookie, TV commentators go viral after 'Earth is shaking' interception

In football one of the sweetest treats is when a 300-pound lineman gets his big mitts on the football. And in announcing, it's always a dream such a rare occurrence.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

Two Chargers UDFAs Who Are So Close To Making The Final Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers, along with the rest of the NFL, are coming down to the wire in their preseason adventures. With a preseason filled with ups and downs, the Chargers’ UDFAs and their abundance of back-end competitive battles have created a plethora of storylines that have been interesting to monitor.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Los Angeles Chargers undrafted free agent turning heads and could make the roster thanks to injuries to the teams running back room

Every NFL season brings surprise stories, and for the Los Angeles Chargers, one of the most intriguing in 2025 is the rise of Raheim “Rocket” Sanders. The undrafted rookie running back has turned heads in training camp and preseason action, showing flashes of the playmaking ability that once made him a star in the SEC.

Najee Harris News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Chargers Receive Grim Update On First-Round Pick

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris suffered an eye injury in a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, and a recent report indicates the ailment could keep him sidelined for a portion of the regular season.

Najee Harris News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16