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Chargers resurface as top destination for polarizing Pro Bowl WR

Everyone knew that the Los Angeles Chargers needed wide receivers heading into the offseason, which made their decision not to sign anyone in free agency outside of Mike Williams a bit strange.

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AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Dont’e Thornton, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey had a breakout rookie campaign last season with 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns. When appearing on the Chargers Weekly Podcast, OC Greg Roman said McConkey showed intelligence beyond his years in 2024 and they are looking forward to his continued growth.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 26

Chargers fans receive bad news on one particular roster move they all want

The Los Angeles Chargers have not exactly filled all of their holes this offseason, and they have made some rather odd decisions in their quest to improve their roster the last several months.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / June 26

Chargers sitting on a gold mine with breakout star ready to take over in 2025

There's probably a decent argument that the Chargers are, in the long run, better off without Joey Bosa. (And when I say 'long run,' I actually mean 'immediately.') Once a pass-rushing star, Bosa's spent the last half-decade or so struggling to stay on the field – and when he has been playing, the production hasn't totally been there with him.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 26

1 obvious Los Angeles Chargers trade candidate entering 2025 training camp

The Los Angeles Chargers have fully recharged their expectations following their return to the playoffs. The Bolts even handed Justin Herbert new weapons to fuel the 2025 charge — notably signing Najee Harris and drafting Omarion Hampton.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 26

Chargers' Justin Herbert, Ladd McConkey named underrated fantasy football stack

The Los Angeles Chargers are heading into training camp with a much improved roster, especially on offense. Last season, the Chargers won 11 games and made the playoffs, but their offense was very stagnant at times.

Trey Lance News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Cowboys Failed Experiment QB Trey Lance Gets Bad Reviews With New Team

Former Dallas Cowboys third-string quarterback Trey Lance signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers this spring to compete for a spot behind franchise quarterback Justin Herbert.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolts From The Blue / June 26

Los Angeles Chargers All Quarter Century Team: Offensive Guard No. 1

We’re kicking off the journey to the Chargers Quarter-Century Team by voting on the team’s WR1 since 2000. The Chargers were blessed with some very talented and blue-collard offensive lineman during those mid to late 2000s.

Trey Pipkins News / Bolt Beat / June 26

Polarizing Chargers player named a cut candidate before training camp begins

The Chargers will have to trim the roster down to 53 players after training camp to get ready for the start of the 2025 season. As far away as that seems, some players on the roster are already being circled as cut candidates.

Colin Cowherd News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 26

Colin Cowherd's wild Chargers hot take might be a little too spicy

The Los Angeles Chargers are a trendy June team right now. With things quiet around the NFL, not counting the whole Chargers-owner-involved-in-contract-controversy

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolts From The Blue / June 26

Can you guess this Chargers running back in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Chargers player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Welcome back to another edition of Chargers In-5 Trivia!

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 26

Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton as LaDainian Tomlinson? NFL analyst takes it there

The hype around Los Angeles Chargers first-round running back Omarion Hampton is understandably huge. Hampton was a great prospect, after all, perhaps the first running back off the board in years that didn’t see Ashton Jeanty headlining the draft class.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / June 26

Painful Chargers draft mistake is still being dissected 4 years later

A decade of Tom Telesco as the general manager yielded many disappointing draft classes for the LA Chargers. While there are some positive standouts, the list of mistakes the Chargers made is much longer than the list of home-run picks.

Dean Spanos News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 26

Chargers ownership in the thick of NFL's new biggest drama

Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos has popped up in a landmark collusion grievance featuring NFL owners and involving the contracts of star quarterbacks.

Justin Herbert News / LAFB Network / June 26

Clutch Or Not? What Is The True Story Of Chargers QB Justin Herbert In Primetime?

Since entering the NFL in 2020, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert has made 21 regular-season primetime starts. The record? 10 wins, 11 losses. That includes Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and Thursday Night Football matchups.

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Chargers jersey edits by fans offer glimpses at possible new alternate jerseys

The Los Angeles Chargers have new alternate jerseys on the way and fan guesses have started to make the rounds, complete with jersey edits predictions.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / June 25

NFL Analyst Suggests Rams and Chargers As Top Contenders to Land 3X All-Pro

A big-name defender could be on the move again, and there’s growing speculation that one of the NFL’s marquee cities may become his next home. As whispers circulate around the league, all signs point toward a familiar West Coast destination, possibly even a return engagement.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / June 25

'Obvious' Chargers Will Cut $21 Million Veteran

The Los Angeles Chargers revamped their offensive line, and veteran Trey Pipkins could be the odd man out as we approach training camp. Signed to a three-year, $21.75 million deal, the veteran enters the final year of his deal carrying a $9.25 million cap hit.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL Analysis Network / June 25

What Colin Cowherd said about LA Chargers offseason, with bold prediction for AFC West, ‘I think they’re going to…’

The LA Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh in early 2024, marking his first NFL action since leaving the San Francisco 49ers in 2014. The highly-touted coach helped to immediately swing the fortunes of the franchise, and they’re now expected to progress even further in 2025.

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

Chargers were basically just called out for being a boring team

The Los Angeles Chargers were able to win 11 games in Jim Harbaugh's debut campaign as head coach in 2024, and there is a lot of optimism that the Chargers can replicate their success in 2025.

Rashawn Slater News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Chargers Pressed to Get Rashawn Slater Extension Done Before 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Chargers don’t have a great interior offensive line, but they do employ two elite bookend tackles. Rashawn Slater has proven to be one of the premier tackles in all of football since he entered the league in 2021 and the Chargers just drafted another stud last year in Joe Alt.

Jim Harbaugh News / Gridiron Heroics / June 24

NFL Reacts to Jim Harbaugh’s Shadowboxing Video

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh recently captured the attention of NFL fans with a lighthearted moment caught on camera during minicamp. The video, which features Harbaugh engaging in shadowboxing, quickly went viral, showcasing his playful side and reminding everyone of the joy that can be found in football.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 24

Chargers owner congratulated Cardinals owner on Murray extension

Chargers owner congratulated Cardinals owner on Kyler Murray extension

Last month, we learned an independent arbitrator concluded that NFL owners (and the league office) did not collude in an effort to reduce contract guarantees, especially in regards to quarterback contracts.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 24

Top Free Agent Landing Spots For CB Asante Samuel Jr.

On the surface, it’s weird to see CB Asante Samuel Jr. still available heading into July. He’s 25 years old and accumulated six interceptions and 35 pass breakups in his first three years.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / June 23

3 Los Angeles Chargers Facing Make Or Break Training Camps

The Los Angeles Chargers head into the second year of the Jim Harbaugh Experience with mixed emotions. On one hand, they flipped their regular season record and made the playoffs.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / June 22

Los Angeles Chargers Came Close to Landing Key TE Target—But Lost Out To Rival By Narrow Margin

As the Los Angeles Chargers retooled their offense this offseason, one position continues to raise concern: tight end. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has historically leaned on that spot to fuel his offensive schemes, but so far, the Chargers haven’t landed the kind of game-changing presence Harbaugh might’ve hoped for.