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How Chargers can win first Super Bowl this season

The Los Angeles Chargers have played 67 seasons as a franchise but are still seeking their first Super Bowl victory. It’s been just over 31 years since the Chargers reached the Super Bowl, where they lost to the San Francisco 49ers, but there’s reason to believe they could make it back to the big game […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how Cole Strange has been a natural fit at right guard for the Chargers in Mike McDaniel’s offense (Chargers.com) Three observations from recent OTA practices (Chargers.com) Chargers OL coach Butch Barry recently broke down the left guard competition […]

Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: S Noah Avinger

Next up is UDFA safety Noah Avinger! Let’s jump in! The Basics Height: 5’11Weight: 188 poundsCollege: Utah State/San Diego State/New MexicoExperience: Rookie Avinger was a three-star prospect who earned All-State honors twice at Servite High School in Cerritos, California. His first stop in his collegiate journey was to stay near home and play for San […]

Chargers may have made mistake drafting Omarion Hampton

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina with the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Much of Hampton’s rookie year was spent on the sidelines as he missed eight games due to injury. He had a decent statistical season with 124 carries for 545 yards and four touchdowns in […]

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Whew does Trey Lance rank among the NFL’s backup quarterbacks? (Chargers Wire) Keenan Allen can make Chargers history if he returns (Bolt Beat) What are realistic expectations for Mike McDaniel’s offense in 2026? (Charger Report) Could Chargers win the […]

Chargers sign 1st-round pick Akheem Mesidor to rookie deal

The Chargers finally put pen to paper this week and signed 2026 first-round draft pick Akheem Mesidor to his rookie contract. Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, the deal is a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth up to $20,456,392. With Mesidor’s contract now signed, fourth-round wide receiver Brenen Thompson is now the only member of the Chargers’ […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers agreed to terms with first-round pick Akheem Mesidor (Chargers.com) Khalil Mack announced the launch of his foundation scholarship program (Chargers.com) Who has the early upper hand in the race to start at left guard? (Chargers Wire) The […]

NFL world ready to ‘load up’ on Justin Herbert stock in 2026

We’re all going to continue hearing about Justin Herbert’s potential in 2026 with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel at the helm. Chargers fans can now expect quicker-developing route concepts and schemed-in “layups” for their star quarterback who just went through an entire season having to play the position on the highest difficult setting. Former OC […]

Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: WR Devonte Ross

The Chargers added one wide receiver amongst their 2026 UDFA group and that player was Devonte Ross! Let’s get to know this versatile player for the Bolts! The Basics Height: 5’10Weight: 170 poundsCollege: Penn State/TroyExperience: Rookie Ross is a Georgia native, growing up in the town of Cartersville. As a star player for Cartersville High […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Chargers were named the 2026 Hashtag Sports Award Team of the Year (Chargers.com) Here’s how Justin Herbert is adapting to Mike McDaniel’s system (Chargers Wire) RBs coach Max McCaffrey believes Omarion Hampton’s potential is through the roof in 2026 […]

New Chargers OL Kayode Awosika taking early lead for LG job

When the Chargers used their second-round pick on Florida center Jake Slaughter, it was the assumption that he would make the transition to left guard immediately and fight for that spot. I mean, why else would you use such a high draft pick on a player at a different position when the need is so […]

Redshirting rookie named Chargers UDFA who could stick on active roster

The Chargers have always been a team connected often to rewarding undrafted free agents who impress in camp with an active roster spot. From Antonio Gates to Austin Ekeler, there’s more than few notable names who went from afterthought to impact player for the Bolts. Who will be that next player to defy the odds […]

Analyst gives prediction Chargers fans should like

The Los Angeles Chargers are going into the 2026 season with something to prove. After being eliminated as a Wild Card in each of the last two years, the Chargers are hoping to get over the hump this season with a new offense engineered by offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. With some tweaks and a healthier […]

Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: DT Terry Webb

Next up in our Chargers 90-in-90 series is rookie defensive tackle Terry Webb! Can this former Mustang make some noise with the Chargers after a single standout season at SMU? The Basics Height: 6’3Weight: 313 poundsCollege: SMU/Texas State/Kilgore CollegeExperience: Rookie Webb starred at Galveston High School in Texas where he was named a First-Team All-District […]

Why Chargers could trade RB Kimani Vidal

The Los Angeles Chargers are a few months away from the start of the 2026 season, but the roster that the team currently has won’t be the same as the one that takes the field in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 13. The Chargers could be making changes on the trade market, […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The inside story of how the Chargers drafted Akheem Mesidor (Chargers.com) ESPN’s Ben Solak believes the Chargers tight end room will thrive in 2026 (Chargers.com) Justin Herbert is being predicted to be an All-Pro in 2026 (Chargers Wire) The […]

Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: TE Johnny Pascuzzi

Our 90-in-90 profiles for the Chargers continue on as we continue marching through the UDFAs signed this offseason! Next up is former Iowa and Tulane tight end Johnny Pascuzzi! The Basics Height: 6’4Weight: 241 poundsCollege: Iowa/TulaneExperience: Rookie Pascuzzi was a standout player in high school on both sides of the ball, making plays as both […]

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Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Who was chosen as the Chargers’ most under-appreciated player by NFL.com? (Chargers.com) Six takeaways from the first week of Chargers OTAs (Chargers Wire) The Chargers sent a clear message to Trey Pipkins with a recent UDFA contract (Bolt Beat) […]

Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: CB Avery Smith

Next up in our 90-in-90 series is cornerback Avery Smith! Let’s dive in! The Basics Height: 5’10Weight: 196College: ToledoExperience: Rookie Smith is a native of East Point, Georgia and starred at Riverwood High School. He was a three-star prospect and earned Regional Player of the Year honors after accumulating over 4,000 yards of offense and […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Daiyan Henley is looking to make another jump with his game entering year four (Chargers.com) Predicting the Chargers record in 2026 (Chargers Wire) The signing of Tyler Biadasz is already paying off without him playing a down (Bolt Beat) […]

4 Chargers position battles that get underway in OTAs

Justin Herbert returned in time for OTAs this and Chargers have now begun their next step of the offseason calendar. Helmets are on and the team is ramping up their activity and preparation Defensive Tackle This offseason, the Chargers added veteran nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to the defensive tackle room. He’s a bonafide run-stopper with […]

Chargers CB Donte Jackson deserves more love, says analyst

The Los Angeles Chargers have one of the best secondaries in the league with Derwin James leading the way. James is the focal point of the secondary, but there are some really solid players around him that don’t get as much love as the All-Pro safety. Among those defensive backs is veteran cornerback Donte Jackson, […]

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Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how Derwin James and other Chargers reacted to the safety’s massive contract extension (Chargers.com) Three observations from the first day of OTAs for Justin Herbert and the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five storylines worth watching as the Bolts get OTAs […]

Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: TE Jerand Bradley

Next up, we have the wide receiver-turned-tight end Jerand Bradley, another undrafted free agent signed by the Chargers after this year’s draft! Let’s dive on in! The Basics Height: 6’5Weight: 241College: Kansas State, Boston College, Texas TechExperience: Rookie Bradley played for DeSoto High School in Texas as a senior where he was ranked as the […]