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The Los Angeles Chargers are days away from their 2026 season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. After a long search to replace former first round pick left guard Zion Johnson, whom left Los Angeles for Cleveland in free agency, the Chargers have finally named a starting left guard.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 9

Chargers Name Kayode Awosika Starting LG

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed on Wednesday (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim) that Kayode Awosika would be the team’s starting left guard. Awosika, 27, beat out Trey Pipkins in a training camp battle that initially featured five competitors.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / September 4

Mike McDaniel is prepared to break an NFL norm with Chargers gamble

NFL coaches crave continuity along the offensive line. Mike McDaniel sounds willing to sacrifice some of it if an unusual left guard arrangement gives the Los Angeles Chargers a better offense.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Chargers’ Kayode Awosika Leading LG Competition

What was once a five-man battle for the Chargers’ left guard job shrunk to four when they moved rookie Jake Slaughter to center out of necessity last week.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / July 8

Chargers Roster Spotlights: Kayode Awosika, The Most Surprising Free-Agent Starter

Kayode Awosika, born on October 27, 1998, in Plymouth, Minnesota, played his high school ball at Maple Grove Senior High School, where he earned USA Today first-team All-Minnesota as a senior, which led to his two-star recruiting status according to 247Sports.

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

Surprising Offseason Roster Addition Running with Starters at Chargers OTAs

The Los Angeles Chargers have a few days left of OTAs before mandatory mini-camp kicks off next week. The Chargers entered off-season workouts without many concerning holes on the roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / March 28

Does Chargers' Newest Addition Have a Real Chance to Start?

Free agency and the Los Angeles Chargers have seemingly been two things that have not gotten along since the arrival of head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 25

Chargers Sign G Kayode Awosika

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they signed G Kayode Awosika on Wednesday. Awosika, 27, signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Buffalo following the 2021 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 10

Lions open G Christian Mahogany’s practice window

Left guards are beginning to dominate our late-afternoon coverage window. In addition to Denver Broncos LG Ben Powers returning to practice amid a lengthy IR stay, the Detroit Lions will see their starting option do the same.

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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.

Lions trade up to No. 171 for G Miles Frazier

The Lions have traded up, exchanging places with the Patriots, in order to select LSU guard Miles Frazier. In order to acquire the pick, Detroit sent pick Nos.