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The Los Angeles Chargers briefly appeared like major contenders to start the season. Things have spiraled nearly out of control since, with the Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / October 18

NFL Announces Punishment for Chargers DL Teair Tart After Tua Tagovailoa Incident

Earlier this season Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart made headlines when he open-hand slapped Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in the first week of the season.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 8

Where Did Dolphins Go Wrong on D-Line?

The Miami Dolphins have had issues throughout their roster so far in a wildly frustrating start to the 2025 season, but there may be no more disappointing group than the defensive line.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 23

Chargers’ Teair Tart trolls Broncos and Justin Herbert likes it

Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart keeps showing up as a major presence on the field and as a drama-creator off of it, too. Tart now infamously got fined for slapping Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce in Week 1, earning the anger of Taylor Swift’s fanbase in the process.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / The Lead / September 20

Are the Chargers at the Top of the AFC?

The Los Angeles Chargers are 2-0 for the second straight season and sit atop the AFC West. They are also one of just four undefeated teams remaining in the AFC.

NFL News / LAFB Network / September 16

4 Free Agents The Chargers Should Consider If Injury News Is Worst-Case Scenario

The Los Angeles Chargers’ Monday night matchup against the Raiders took a troubling turn when star pass rusher Khalil Mack exited in the first quarter with a wrist injury.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Chargers player hit with news he doesn't want to hear ahead of Week 2 after his altercation with one of the NFL's darlings

The Los Angeles Chargers opened the year up on a great note, picking up a big win over AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs. Their win didn't come without some drama on the day, though.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 14

Chargers fan hilariously trolls Taylor Swift and Chiefs with GoFundMe for Teair Tart

NFL fans are a funny, irrationally loyal bunch. The latest example: Teair Tart and his slap heard the 'round the world of Travis Kelce. In a wild NFL Week

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 13

NFL hits Chargers DL Teair Tart where it hurts after controversial penalty on Chiefs TE Travis Kelce in Week 1

Midway through the third quarter of Kansas City's Week 1 matchup against the Chargers, Los Angeles defensive tackle Teair Tart struck Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in the head after Kelce was blocking him during a run play.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / September 13

Report: NFL fines Chargers DT Teair Tart for slap

A slap to the face of an opponent will be costly for Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart, ESPN reported on Friday. The NFL reportedly fined Tart for his open-handed connection with the facemask of Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce last week as the Chargers defeated the Chiefs 27-21 in Sao Paulo.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

Teair Tart gets disciplined by NFL for slapping Travis Kelce

Teair Tart is being disciplined for his five-fingers-to-the-face moment on Travis Kelce.

Chiefs get lucky with Xavier Worthy's injury, but it won't solve all their problems

Travis Kelce makes sad admission about Xavier Worthy's injury

NFL Week 1 reactions: Overreactions or reality?

Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

The '10+ Pro Bowl selections' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 12

Chargers' Teair Tart fined for infamous Travis Kelce slap

Los Angeles Chargers defender Teair Tart, as expected, has been fined by the NFL for his slap of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. ESPN’s Kris

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

AFC Notes: Hollywood Brown, Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers

The Broncos’ rushing attack got off to a slow start in Week 1, but finished with 151 yards on their way to a 20-12 win over the Titans. Denver HC Sean

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 11

The Bold Stakes Surrounding Raiders vs. Chargers

The Las Vegas Raiders' impressive start to their 2025 season was fueled by an offensive masterclass from Geno Smith . He spread the ball out and took advantage of a depleted New England Patriots secondary, which was missing its best piece in Christian Gonzalez .

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10

Chiefs' Reid questions rule regarding Chargers DT's slap of Kelce

Chiefs HC Andy Reid questions NFL rule regarding Chargers DT's slap of Travis Kelce

The DT was allowed to stay on the field because of a technicality in the league's rulebook.

Week 2 waiver targets: Catch these wide receivers before they're gone

Dolphins' falloff presents perfect opportunity for Chiefs, Tyreek Hill to reunite

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill linked with AFC team after Week 1 debacle

The most significant comebacks in NFL history

The '10+ Pro Bowl selections' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 6

Chargers' Teair Tart has a little fun with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift fans after win

Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart knows how to have some fun with the whole Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift thing. Tart was the Chargers player who rocked Kelce during a little post-play scrum on Friday during Los Angeles’ big win, nearly resulting in him getting ejected.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / September 6

Chargers' Teair Tart savagely dunks on the Chiefs after slapping Travis Kelce

Look, things get chippy on the football field. Sometimes an argument gets out of hand and a player feels the need to open-hand strike someone. That is what Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart felt the need to do on Friday when some waffling between he and Travis Kelce escalated in the second half.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / July 12

Chargers training camp starts, meaning watch out for surprise trades, roster moves

The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t made big splashy moves under general manager Joe Hortiz despite sitting on mountains of cap space and with plenty of needs

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 6

Chargers' vastly underrated name dubbed one of NFL's 'low-key MVPs'

The Los Angeles Chargers found a minor breakthrough in free agency last offseason when general manager Joe Hortiz and Co. took a gamble on defensive lineman

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / April 27

Los Angeles Chargers Secure 4 Guaranteed Starters In NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2025 NFL draft with several glaring needs. This was compounded by several key departures in free agency. But with their nine picks, they were able to address several of the team’s most concerning needs.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / March 10

Full details and grade as Chargers smartly re-sign Teair Tart

The first day of NFL free agency has been more bad than good for LA Chargers fans. Several fan-favorite targets signed with other teams while the Chargers decided to bring back questionable internal free agents.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 15, 2024

Chargers to sign veteran defensive tackle

The Titans and Dolphins have cut the veteran since December, but a new Chargers regime will sign off on another chance.

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh open to reunion with Colin Kaepernick, but with a twist

Jim Harbaugh says he offered Colin Kaepernick a coaching role

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 12, 2024

Teair Tart's contract details speak volumes as to why he didn't sign with the Cincinnati Bengals

Teair Tart and the Cincinnati Bengals looked like an ideal free agency match, but it never came to fruition. Tart came to Cincinnati for a visit during the opening week of free agency, and left town without signing a contract.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / April 5, 2024

Houston Texans lose veteran defensive lineman Teair Tart to the Miami Dolphins in free agency

NFL free agency is a tough business. The Houston Texans learned that once again on Friday morning. An impactful defender chose to move on from Houston. The Texans attempted to bring back veteran DL Teair Tart, but he chose to head to the Miami Dolphins. Tart played for both the Texans and Tennessee Titans in 2023.