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The Chargers have made a move to reinforce the interior of their defense by signing veteran defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with $6 million guaranteed. Tomlinson was cut by the Cardinals which means his signing does not affect the compensatory pick formula for the Bolts. This is the fourth outside […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 7 hours ago | 0 reads
After four seasons with the Chargers, offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer is heading out to the opposite coast to join the Dolphins. The former sixth-round pick out of Georgia has been a consistent and reliable player for the Bolts since joining the team, notably helping fill in for injured starters during the 2022 and 2025 seasons, […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 11 hours ago | 0 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why the Chargers chose to bring back linebacker Denzel Perryman (Chargers.com) How does new running back Keaton Mitchell fit into the Chargers offense? (Chargers.com) Has Joey Bosa’s tenure come to an end in Buffalo after just one season? […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 11 hours ago | 0 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are adding some continuity on the defensive side of the ball. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Chargers are signing linebacker Denzel Perryman to a one-year deal, bringing him back to Los Angeles for his ninth season with the franchise. Perryman was selected in the second round of the […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 1 day ago | 1 read
Early this morning, the Chicago Bears announced that they have re-signed offensive lineman Jordan McFadden. The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs reports this is a one-year contract. McFadden originally joined the Bears off waivers in January of 2025 from the Los Angeles Chargers, where he was a fifth-round pick from Clemson in 2023. While in L.A., […]
From Windy City Gridiron | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Chargers have been one of the least active teams in the first wave of free agency, choosing mainly to re-sign their in-house targets through Tuesday and Wednesday. But on Thursday morning, several NFL insiders reported that former Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell was signing with the Chargers on a two-year, $9.25 million deal with […]
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: Here’s why Del’shawn Phillips was a key signing for the Chargers this offseason (Chargers.com) What Josh Harris and Deane Leonard’s return means for the special teams unit (Chargers.com) An analyst believes the Chargers should trade Quentin Johnston (Chargers Wire) […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Ravens lost both of their incumbent tight ends on the first day of free agency, as Isaiah Likely signed with the New York Giants and Charlie Kolar joined the Los Angeles Chargers. General Manager Eric DeCosta moved quickly to start backfilling the depth chart, agreeing to terms with veteran Durham Smythe on Wednesday. Smythe […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 2 days ago | 0 reads
With the start of the new league year beginning this afternoon, the Chargers went ahead and announced all of their recent moves, including one signing that was not announced ahead of time. Per the Chargers, they officially re-signed linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips and cornerback Deane Leonard, but they also announced that long snapper Josh Harris and […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Chargers continue to bring back some of their depth pieces as they’ve agreed to a new two-year deal with linebacker and special-teamer Del’Shawn Phillips. The deal is for $7.5 million but can increase to $10.5 million with incentives. Phillips led the NFL in special teams tackles in his first year with the Chargers and […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s what Cole Strange brings to the Chargers offensive line (Chargers.com) Why Charlie Kolar can thrive in the Chargers offense (Chargers.com) An insider has said the Chargers are no longer interested in trading for wideout A.J. Brown (Chargers Wire) […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Miami Dolphins released Alec Ingold to save cap space. He responded by getting a raise from Mike McDaniel in Los Angeles.
From Phin Phanatic | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are bringing back some depth for their offensive line. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Chargers are signing offensive lineman Trey Pipkins to a two-year deal worth $10 million. The contract will give Pipkins the opportunity to earn up to $2 million in bonuses. Pipkins, who turns 30 in […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Another Chargers free agent has found a new home. Per NFL insider Mike Garafolo, the Cowboys are signing former Chargers defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia to a one-year, $3 million deal. Ogbonnia was the Bolts’ fifth-round pick out of UCLA in 2022. He started 20 games across four years while playing in 42 total contests. While […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Green Bay Packers made their first acquisition of free agency on Tuesday morning, signing former Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year, $10-million deal. In a surprising corresponding move, the Packers released Nate Hobbs just one year into a four-year contract with a post-June 1 designation that would spread […]
From Acme Packing Company | 3 days ago | 1 read
The Chargers made several low-cost move to add offensive players who already have familiarity with Mike McDaniel’s offense (Alec Ingold, Cole Strange) and one of the league’s best blocking tight ends (Charlie Kolar). Only real run game degenerates probably felt joy at these signings, but they were important nonetheless. Now, Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 3 days ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers were very active to kickoff the opening day of legal tampering, the unofficial beginning of the new league year. In total, Pittsburgh made six moves, ranging from re-signings, free agent signings, and trades. In light of those moves, these are my grades for every one of them. CB Asante Samuel Re-signing Samuel […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 3 days ago | 1 read
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers earned high free agency grades for the signings of Tyler Biadasz and Khalil Mack (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new Chargers fullback Alec Ingold (Chargers.com) The Chargers re-signed OL Trevor Penning to a one-year deal (Chargers […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 3 days ago | 1 read
The Chargers are reuniting a former Dolphins offensive lineman with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Bolts are inking offensive guard Cole Strange to a two-year, $13 million deal. With no starting guards on the roster, Strange immediately steps into on of those vacancies, but at that price tag, there’s just […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 4 days ago | 1 read
Draft sites used: ESPN, NFL Network, CBS Sports, Yahoo, PFF Previous mock draft projections in italics Drew Allar: PFF: 93rd to Rams (Chadwick’s March 9th mock) Dani Dennis-Sutton: PFF: 84th to Packers (Wasserman’s February 23rd mock) Olaivavega Ioane: ESPN: 14th to Ravens* (Jordan Reid’s March 5th mock), 22nd to Chargers (Kiper’s February 24th mock. He […]
From Black Shoe Diaries | 4 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Browns came out of the gate with a position of great need and inked OG Zion Johnson from the Los Angeles Chargers. The Browns offensive line should be a huge focus for Cleveland GM Andrew Berry this offseason in free agency as well as April’s NFL draft. RELATED: FREE AGENCY TRACKER Johnson (6’-3”, […]
From Dawgs By Nature | 4 days ago | 3 reads
The NFL’s legal tampering window opened today, and teams around the National Football League have taken advantage of their ability to negotiate contracts with incoming free agents. Ahead of the tampering period, the Los Angeles Chargers — with new offensive coordinator, ex-Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel — signed former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold to a […]
From The Phinsider | 4 days ago | 1 read
Just before the trade deadline this past season, the Chargers traded for Saints offensive tackle/guard Trevor Penning, sending back a late day-three pick in 2027. Penning never quite found his footing as a starter for the Chargers but he provided value as the team’s swing tackle in heavy personnel packages. That little bit of impact […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 4 days ago | 3 reads
After Isaiah Likely agreed to terms with the New York Giants earlier in the day, the Ravens have lost their other free agent tight end to another team as well. As first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Charlie Kolar is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers to a three-year, $24.3 million contract. Kolar was […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | 4 days ago | 2 reads
The NFL’s legal tampering period started at noon today, and the Washington Commanders have reportedly agreed to terms on a 4-year, $100 million deal($68 million guaranteed) with Chargers DE Odafe Oweh. Washington was expected to make a big move to improve the defense in free agency, and now we know one of their top targets. […]
From Hogs Haven | 4 days ago | 2 reads