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Rookie Safety R.J. Mickens Earns NFL’s Top Grade in Preseason Debut

Former Clemson Tiger, R.J. Mickens didn’t waste any time making his presence felt in the NFL. In his very first preseason game with the Los Angeles Chargers, the rookie safety turned heads with an eye-popping 93.0 grade from PFF College, the highest mark among all rookie safeties in Week 1.

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Jim Harbaugh heaps praise upon Chargers UDFA who's actually making his life harder

The likelihood of undrafted rookie wide receiver Dalevon Campbell making the Los Angeles Chargers' 53-man roster is still relatively low at this point, but the 23-year-old has certainly given Jim Harbaugh plenty to think about over the last few weeks.

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

Chargers reveal why Trey Lance didn’t practice Tuesday despite heated battle

Just when the backup quarterback job behind Justin Herbert appeared to be heating up, the Los Angeles Chargers appeared to shut it down, at least temporarily.

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Chargers Receive Excellent Najee Harris News After Frightening Eye Injury

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris is inching closer to returning from a frightening eye injury sustained in a July 4 fireworks accident. Harris, who joined the Chargers on a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million in March, participated in drills with an athletic trainer on Tuesday.

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The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

How many of the NFL players to be named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for the 2023-24 season?

The 'Most receptions in NFL history' quiz

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The 'NFL rushing touchdown leaders by season' quiz

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.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Sporting News / August 12

Chargers will have tough time keeping undrafted edge rusher off 53-man roster

Caleb Murphy is making a strong push to make the Los Angeles Chargers' final roster in 2025.

Trey Lance News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 12

Chargers' latest depth chart does something interesting with Trey Lance

Two preseason games in, it only felt like a matter of time before the Los Angeles Chargers made a change to the depth chart behind Justin Herbert. That

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Who is the best non-QB on every NFL team?

The quarterback is the most important player on an NFL roster, but creating a winning team takes more talent than just the guy under center. These are the best non-quarterbacks for all 32 teams entering the 2025 season.

Ladd McConkey News / Field Level Media / August 12

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) returns to practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey was back at practice and participating in 11-on-11 drills Tuesday after missing time with an undisclosed injury, according to The Athletic.

Los Angeles Chargers News / 5 GOATs / August 12

Najee Harris injury update: Adam Schefter reveals latest on Chargers RB recovery

The Los Angeles Chargers made a big move in free agency this offseason, signing Najee Harris. Hoping he would be a massive part of the team’s offense, questions have popped up about his early-season availability.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12

Najee Harris may have role reduced after fireworks accident

Najee Harris still has yet to return to action after a July 4 fireworks accident, and it sounds like he does not necessarily have a job guaranteed to him when he does.

Odell Beckham Jr. linked to playoff contender after retirement spoof

49ers could face contract standoff with breakout player

Travis Kelce makes big admission about distractions after Super Bowl loss

Game film may show why Browns aren't ready to start Shedeur Sanders

Two underrated teams that will return to the NFL playoffs in 2025

Mekhi Becton News / Bolt Beat / August 12

Mekhi Becton misses yet another Chargers practice as worry starts to build

The LA Chargers went from having one of the best tackle duos in the sport to one of the worst starting offensive lines with one bad rep at practice last week.

Eric Rogers News / LAFB Network / August 12

Chargers Preseason Standout Seen On Crutches, No Update From Team

Los Angeles Chargers undrafted rookie Eric Rogers turned heads over the weekend with a breakout performance that many players dream of but few achieve.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 12

NFL QBs under the most pressure to perform in 2025

Now with the regular season fast approaching, these quarterbacks are under the most pressure to perform in 2025.

Aaron Rodgers complains about change that was forced upon him by NFL

Dak Prescott needs bounce-back season more than any other QB

Jets QB Justin Fields had 'alarming' practice against Giants

Caleb Williams doing little to silence chatter about training-camp struggles

'He's different': J.J. McCarthy gets compared to future Hall of Famer

Raheim Sanders News / Bolt Beat / August 12

Raheim Sanders shakes up Chargers RB room with explosive preseason debut

In July, Raheim "Rocket" Sanders had a rather rough start to the training camp and preseason cycle. An undisclosed injury prevented the Chargers' UDFA running back from seeing the practice field for about a week and a half.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / August 11

Chargers Urged To Chase 6x Pro Bowl Pass Catcher In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Chargers are built to win now, but championships are often decided by depth rather than stars. With Quentin Johnston inconsistent and rookies like Tre Harris still unproven, front-office talk has quietly shifted to 2026 free agency — and one name keeps popping up: Mike Evans.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / August 11

Harbaugh may have Herbert on verge of postseason breakthrough

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh may have QB Justin Herbert on verge of postseason breakthrough

The Los Angeles Chargers hired head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2024 to unlock quarterback Justin Herbert's potential. He may be on the verge of doing that.

Chargers to add offensive tackle depth after Rashawn Slater's injury

Chargers HC discusses if Najee Harris will be ready for Week 1

Chargers star's brutal injury shows why players should hold out with new contracts on line

Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst

The 'Most passing yards in a season by NFL franchise' quiz

Terrell Edmunds News / Yardbarker / August 10

Raiders giving former first-round pick a chance amid injury

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing a former first-round pick for the secondary after losing Lonnie Johnson Jr. to a broken fibula on Aug. 2.

NFL could punish Raiders stars Geno Smith, Maxx Crosby for gestures

Projecting the stingiest NFL defenses in 2025, from first to worst

The 'NFL players drafted by a team other than the one they're known for' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / August 10

Could Chargers Trade First-Round Pick After Breakout Season?

Quentin Johnston is one of the more controversial players on the Los Angeles Chargers, as nobody knows what to expect from the former first-round pick as he enters his third season in the league.