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The Los Angeles Chargers made massive improvements last season under the new leadership tandem of Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz. While there were varying expectations for the Bolts in 2024, they definitely outperformed their projections, so hopes are even higher in 2025.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 25

LA Chargers preseason proves GM Joe Hortiz made a major mistake

After a so-so preseason from the Los Angeles Chargers, it's clear that GM Joe Hortiz made a major mistake. Heading into the 2025 NFL Season, you really do not get the sense that the Chargers are a whole lot better than they were at this time in 2024.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 24

3 winners (and 3 losers) from Chargers' 2025 preseason

The Los Angeles Chargers were gifted with four opportunities to play football games this preseason. In those four contests, head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz learned a lot about their football team.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL Analysis Network / August 24

Chargers get promising update on offense as GM Joe Hortiz says star is ‘on track’ for Week 1

The LA Chargers have big ambitions for the 2025 NFL season, and they’re hoping they’ll have one of their stars back on the field in time for the opening game.

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

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz provides update on Najee Harris' availability for Week 1

With the preseason nearly in the rearview, the Los Angeles Chargers fanbase is quickly moving on to the more exciting time of the year. In two weeks, the Chargers will meet the Kansas City Chiefs in a special Friday night showdown that will take place in Brazil.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / August 21

3 Surprising Cuts The Los Angeles Chargers Could Make After 49ers Game

As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare for their final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers, general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh will have a difficult time cutting the current 90-man roster down due to the individual performances players have displayed this offseason.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 18

3 Chargers draft picks who will undoubtedly be cut after the preseason

Not every draft pick is going to work out. As great as LA Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has been at drafting, even he has had some misses over the last two years.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 13

Los Angeles Chargers' drafting puts them high in future power rankings

Do the Los Angeles Chargers have one of the brightest futures in the NFL? Most would say yes, as the regime of Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh have flipped the narrative around the Bolts in two offseasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 11

Chargers rookie already looks like the steal of the entire 2025 NFL Draft

LA Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has two NFL Drafts under his belt and they both appear to be excellent. The 2024 NFL Draft class has already proven to be great and all signs are pointing to the 2025 NFL Draft class following in its predecessor's footsteps.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 11

Chargers undrafted free agents, rookies making dramatic final 53-man roster push

The Los Angeles Chargers appear to have a major hit on their hands when it comes to this year’s rookie draft class and undrafted free agent class as the

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 11

Chargers' 2025 draft pick probably just lost his job

LA Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz put together a masterclass in his first draft with the team in 2024. And while the 2025 rookies are yet to play a game that matters, Chargers fans are just as optimistic for the incoming rookie class as they were last year's class.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / July 5

Chargers’ win-now mode should include former No. 1 overall pick in free agency

The Los Angeles Chargers under general manager Joe Hortiz haven’t gone all-in to the point of risking future years. But at the same time, Jim Harbaugh’s

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 7

Chargers' Joe Hortiz falls overlooked in GM power rankings...for now

Quietly, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has put on quite the show over the last year or so while rebuilding the team alongside head coach

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 16

Chargers UDFA gets callout from Joe Hortiz ahead of training camp

Los Angeles Chargers fans probably aren't tired of hearing hype about their running back room right now. Those Chargers, after all, brought on the reliable

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 9

Did Joe Hortiz accidentally reveal Chargers getting new helmets?

There is plenty of excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers heading into the 2025 season. Coming off of an 11-win campaign in 2024, the regime of Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh are looking to sustain the success they had in year one.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 8

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz addresses team's WR plans

Coming off the 2024 campaign – during which the Chargers were without Keenan Allen and Mike Williams – wide receiver was named as a position for the team to target this spring.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz Sends Frustrating Message to Fanbase

The Los Angeles Chargers have been frustrating their fans all offseason. When they entered free agency with $90 million in cap space, everyone expected them to splurge on some of their biggest positions of need.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 26

Chargers have discussed extension with two-time Pro Bowler

Slater has been one of the league’s best left tackles since being selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Chargers GM has revealing comments on Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa

25 NFL all-timers who never won the Super Bowl

The 'Most recent QBs taken in the first round of the NFL draft by each team' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 25

Chargers GM has revealing comments on Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa

Both Mack and Bosa are facing uncertain futures.

Chicago Bears and Khalil Mack reunion gets harsh reality check

The greatest pass-rushing group for each NFL franchise

The 'NFL 100-sack club members' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / May 16, 2024

Chargers GM believes former first-round pick is 'going to launch' this season

Under new head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers will likely have a run-first mentality on offense, but that isn't stopping them from having high expectations for their second-year WR, who disappointed last season.

New Chargers GM sends message to former first-round pick

Highlighting AFC West blockbuster games of 2024 season

Five of the most exciting NFL prime-time games in 2024

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'College football championship coaches' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2024

New Chargers GM sends message to former first-round pick

New Chargers GM Joe Hortiz made it clear he must see more from second-year wide receiver Quentin Johnston before he climbs the depth chart.

JJ Watt reveals what players care about on NFL schedules

Ranking the NFL's five international games from worst to best

NFL moves Christmas games to Netflix under new deal

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'Most seasons with 1,000 receiving yards' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / May 10, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers GM Joe Hortiz Harshly Underrated in New Power Rankings

Just four months into his tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz’s job performance is being judged harshly in the new Pro Football Talk’s GM Ranking.

Los Angeles Chargers News / 5 GOATs / May 5, 2024

Joe Hortiz reveals how close Chargers came to trading No. 5 pick

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz just shared some inside information on the 2024 NFL Draft. While appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, the 48-year-old revealed how close the team was to trading the No.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / April 19, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers GM Joe Hortiz reveals useful updates on the team's 2024 NFL Draft plans

The Los Angeles Chargers are a tough read. With Jim Harbaugh at the helm, that should surprise nobody. That being said, they hold important cards in round one of the 2024 NFL Draft. The executive also explained how Los Angeles truly controls the first round of this year's draft.