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On Wednesday, the Chargers announced the release of three players in offensive guard Mekhi Becton, tight end Will Dissly, and offensive tackle Savion Washington. Reports came out earlier on Wednesday regarding the Bolts “expected to” release Becton in the coming days and it looks like the team didn’t want to wait even 24 more hours […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 12 hours ago | 0 reads
Free agency, along with the start of the new league year, begins on March 11. The Chargers are currently second in the league with available cap space ($88,150,325) behind only the Tennessee Titans and just ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers have 26 players set to be free agents when the new league […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Catch with all the mocks with the Chargers Mock Draft Tracker 6.0 (Chargers.com) Here’s how Joe Hortiz and the front office are preparing for free agency (Chargers.com) Tom Telesco discussed how he would try and address the offensive line […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 18 hours ago | 0 reads
In some notable yet unsurprising news, the Chargers are reportedly set to release offensive guard Mekhi Becton in the coming days, per ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. Becton signed with the Chargers this past offseason after winning a Super Bowl with the Eagles but severely underwhelmed in his lone year out in Los Angeles. Becton […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 18 hours ago | 0 reads
With the NFL franchise deadline coming and going today, there were several key players who will hit the open market this offseason, including Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. Other notable free agents that didn’t receive the franchise tag included Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Odafe Oweh, Indianapolis Colts […]
From Niners Nation | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The 2026 NFL Combine has come and gone. It’s now time for everyone’s mock drafts to get a facelift as they take into account the latest showcase for the top prospects across the country. After taking in all four days of the event, here’s my first post-combine mock draft. Let’s dive in. Round 1, Pick […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are the team to watch in free agency this offseason when it comes to offensive linemen. The biggest free agent in the trenches this offseason is Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, who could reset the market in terms of money for a free agent center. The Athletic insider Daniel Popper believes […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways for the Chargers from the 2026 NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Who were the top standouts at this year’s NFL Combine? (Chargers.com) An AFC North team has been deemed a perfect fit for Khalil Mack (Chargers Wire) Is Vega […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Chargers GM Joe Hortiz reveals why Mike McDaniel briefly thrived with the Miami Dolphins — and why that same skill got him fired.
From Phin Phanatic | 2 days ago | 0 reads
And you thought today’s news was over? Think again! ESPN’s Adam Schefter just reported that the Houston Texans have released S Jimmie Ward According to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Texans now void Ward’s base salary of $2.75 million. A veteran signing at the beginning of head coach DeMeco Ryans’ tenure, Ward would start 10 games […]
From Battle Red Blog | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers have Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal at the running back position. That should be the two top rushers, but they could benefit from adding a third player to that position group. The Athletic insider Daniel Popper believes the Chargers could look towards signing Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell in free […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Vega Ioane and the OL finished up a strong week at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Chargers WRs coach Sanjay Lal was at the NFL Combine checking out more weapons for Justin Herbert (Charger Report) The Chargers remain undecided on […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The final day of the NFL Combine is the best day of the event since it is the best athletes (offensive linemen) that get the chance to finish off the week. The Chargers may end up replacing two, maybe even three, interior offensive lineman from the 2025 starting unit. This was a big day f0r […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are approaching the NFL’s free agency period, and they have potential to upgrade the roster in a few different areas. The Chargers ranked fourth in the NFL in cap space, behind the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Jets. That’s why ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz believes the Chargers can […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 5 days ago | 0 reads
It’s been nearly four months since the Los Angeles Chargers acquired offensive lineman Trevor Penning in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. The Chargers only had to give up a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft for Penning, but there’s reason to believe Los Angeles fumbled on the trade. Bleacher Report writer Alex […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 5 days ago | 0 reads
It’s time for the defensive and tight ends to take us through day two of this year’s NFL Combine. Below are four players across today’s positions that I believe the Chargers should keep an eye on when they take the field in Indy. CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana Call him undersized at your own risk, but […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 6 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Potential Chargers draft target Caleb Banks showed out on Thursday at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Here’s why Sam Monson voted for Justin Herbert as the NFL MVP (Chargers.com) The Bolts are linked to Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce in […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 6 days ago | 0 reads
Four of the five groups that have submitted bids to become the new owners of the San Diego Padres have been identified, but the fifth group or individual is unknown. It was reported Thursday that former San Diego Chargers quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Drew Brees is a part of one of the groups […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The 2026 NFL Combine begins their on-air coverage today with both the defensive linemen and linebackers taking the field for the 40-yard dash and other athletic testing. There’s quite a few standout players at both positions and the Chargers will have likely have their eyes on a number of them. As we get set to […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 7 days ago | 1 read
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Bolts From The Blue readers? We don’t want or need your address or […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 7 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! The 2026 NFL Combine begins its televised coverage today at 12:00 p.m. PT on NFL Network! The first two positions up are defensive linemen and linebackers! While the latter position is not the biggest need on the Chargers, defensive tackles and edge rushers have been mocked to the Chargers quite a […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 7 days ago | 0 reads
Draft sites used: ESPN, NFL Network, CBS Sports, Yahoo, PFF Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen, and Zane Durant: No projections yet Dani Dennis-Sutton: PFF: 84th to Packers (Wasserman’s February 23rd mock) Olaivavega Ioane: ESPN: 22nd to Chargers (Kiper’s February 24th mock. He had Vega 17th to the Lions in January) NFL: 14th to Ravens (Bucky Brooks’ […]
From Black Shoe Diaries | 7 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out highlights from Joe Hortiz’s presser at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Chargers Mock Draft Tracker 5.0 (Chargers.com) Joe Hortiz went into detail on how Chris O’Leary became the next defensive coordinator for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) Mehki Becton’s […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 8 days ago | 1 read
Formal and interview season for draft prospects has officially started! In the first of many reports regarding the Chargers meeting with this year’s draft class, Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated has highlighted four teams who have a formal meeting scheduled with Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke at this year’s NFL combine. The other three teams […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The NFL Combine is here and the Chargers will be one of the teams watching the offensive line group as closely as possible. With a new center and potentially both guards needing to be replaced before next season, the Bolts will have to do a lot of work on this draft class in hopes of […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 8 days ago | 0 reads