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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.

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Chargers predicted to get off to rough regular season start within the division

The Los Angeles Chargers open the 2025 season with three straight divisional opponents.

Najee Harris News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / 6 hours ago

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 / 7 hours ago

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.

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The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 2 overall picks in every NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

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Rams Share Injury Update For Offensive Lineman Hurt During Chargers Game

The Los Angeles Rams have been buzzing about undrafted rookie offensive lineman Willie Lampkin IV all summer. Unfortunately, his momentum was cut short on Saturday against the Chargers, when he left the game early in the fourth quarter with an ankle and knee injury.

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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.

Mekhi Becton News / Bolt Beat / 8 hours ago

Chargers finally get good preseason news thanks to Mekhi Becton

The 2025 season hasn't even started yet and the LA Chargers have already been through the ringer. With everything the Bolts have been through, fans understandably started to panic the longer Mekhi Becton sat out of practices during training camp.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / 9 hours ago

Chargers turn to rookie out of desperation after key offensive line issues

The Los Angeles Chargers are in a tough spot on the offensive line. So far, the starters at the guard spots have been a disappointment, which only amplifies the loss of Rashawn Slater to a season-ending injury. Now, Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers are forced into a little experimentation up front after the shuffling.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / 8 hours ago

Chargers Insider Updates Multiple Injury Statuses After Costly Preseason Loss

The Los Angeles Chargers made headlines this preseason by choosing to roll out their starters in exhibition play — a strategy Jim Harbaugh defended as necessary to establish rhythm ahead of Week 1.

Paul Finebaum News / Athlon Sports / 12 hours ago

Paul Finebaum Calls Former College Football Head Coach a ‘Total Fraud’

Paul Finebaum did not mince words during a recent ESPN segment when he dissected Jim Harbaugh’s legacy at Michigan. The longtime college football staple unloaded on Harbaugh while calling out the Wolverines' fan base for what he labeled hypocrisy in celebrating a tarnished national championship.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / 13 hours ago

Chargers miss out on best remaining free-agent tackle despite glaring need

With the Los Angeles Chargers in need of more help at offensive tackle in the wake of the season-ending injury to Rashawn Slater, arguably the best free-agent available at the position is now off the board.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / 14 hours ago

Promising Chargers UDFA dealt crushing blow to roster hopes in ironic twist

The preseason is the perfect time for fans to latch onto players they otherwise never would have known about. LA Chargers linebacker Marlowe Wax is the prime example of that, as he went from an unknown UDFA signing for the Bolts to someone fans want to see make the 53-man roster.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / 15 hours ago

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 / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / 16 hours ago

Los Angeles Chargers reveal much about final 53-man roster RB room

The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t saying much about how the messy running back room might shake up on the final 53-man roster soon. But the cliche about

Los Angeles Chargers News / Oregon Ducks on SI / 16 hours ago

Justin Herbert Turns Heads After Dating Rumors With Pop Star

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is entering his sixth year in the NFL and has kept a very low profile, despite being in one of the biggest markets.

Trey Hendrickson News / Bolt Beat / 16 hours ago

Trey Hendrickson price tag might favor Chargers more than anyone

After outperforming expectations in 2024, the Los Angeles Chargers have stayed relatively quiet this offseason. They've been patient, careful not to fall into the trap that many fast-rising teams before them have been victim to.

Los Angeles Chargers News / FirstSportz / 17 hours ago

Justin Herbert Getting Spotted with Madison Beer Sparks Strong Dating Rumors

Justin Herbert played a handful of snaps over the weekend in the Los Angeles Chargers’ preseason defeat to the Rams. Later, the star quarterback was seen with famous singer Madison Beer in downtown LA.

Trey Lance News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / 19 hours ago

Chargers QB Trey Lance talks pivotal preseason matchup with 49ers

The Los Angeles Chargers have fallen to 1-2 in the preseason after a 23-22 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams. Despite the defeat, they've been happy with the way Trey Lance has been performing as their backup quarterback.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / 20 hours ago

Chargers breakout rookie has Justin Herbert's attention

The Los Angeles Chargers have a good problem on their hands: there's too many mouths to feed at the wide receiver position. After many initially believed that the position was thin once Mike Williams retired, the Bolts have had some of their newcomers fill in the void.

Justin Herbert News / LAFB Network / 23 hours ago

Justin Herbert’s Girlfriend: Is the Chargers QB Dating a Celebrity?

Most topics in this space focus on what the Los Angeles Chargers are doing on the field. Sometimes, reports about what the Chargers are doing off the field are just too good to ignore.

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.

Justin Herbert News / Bolt Beat / August 18

Chargers QB Justin Herbert spotted with Madison Beer as dating rumors swirl

Justin Herbert is one of the most reserved starting quarterbacks in the NFL and as such, the LA Chargers' signal-caller has not revealed much about his personal life.

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