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Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Logan Taylor, OG, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up is 2026 sixth-round pick Logan Taylor! Let’s see how he came to be a NFL draft pick after starting his career up north in Canada! The Basics Height: 6’7Weight: 315 poundsCollege: Virginia/Boston CollegeExperience: Rookie Taylor was born and raised in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia up north in Canada. Originally a soccer player in his […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Joe Alt was ranked as one of the NFL’s top offensive tackles in ESPN’s latest positional rankings (Chargers.com) What will be the Chargers’ biggest position battle during training camp? (Chargers.com) Projecting the starting linebacker room for the Chargers (Chargers […]
Chargers’ Oronde Gadsden earning preseason recognition from scouts, execs
Oronde Gadsden II burst onto the NFL scene with some explosive playmaking ability he flashed as a rookie. He ended the year with 664 yards and three touchdowns on 49 receptions, all marks finishing the year good for fourth on the Chargers. Gadsden’s Week Five performance against the Colts was also historic as he caught […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Amar Johnson, RB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Running back Amar Johnson is up next! Let’s get to know this young running back for the Chargers! The Basics Height: 5’9Weight: 205 poundsCollege: South Dakota SatateExperience: 1 Johnson hails from the state of Missouri where he attended Chaminade College Prep in Creve Coeur. He was a two-time First-Team All-State selection with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why Omarion Hampton could have a special season this year (Chargers.com) Which players will have a breakout season in 2026? (Chargers Wire) Will the Chargers need to spring for a defensive tackle early in the 2027 draft? (Bolt […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Isas Waxter, CB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Cornerback Isas Waxter is up next in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s get to know him! The Basics Height: 6’1Weight: 201 poundsCollege: VillanovaExperience: 1 Waxter is a New Jersey native and starred at Immaculate Conception High School on both the gridiron and the track. In football, he was a two-time all-conference selection with another first-team all-county […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Cameron Dicker can continue rewriting the record books this season (Chargers.com) What is the Chargers biggest position battle entering training camp? (Chargers.com) Could Jamaree Caldwell be in line for a breakout season in 2026? (Bolt Beat) What will Trevor […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Del’Shawn Phillips, LB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
The Chargers’ star special teams player is up next! Let’s get to know linebacker and ST ace Del’Shawn Phillips! The Basics Height: 6’2Weight: 230 poundsCollege: IllinoisExperience: 7 Phillips hails from Highland Park, Michigan where he starred as Cass Tech High School. Originally committed to Western Michigan, Phillips was ruled academically ineligible and needed to step […]
Tuli Tuipulotu completely snubbed in top pass rusher rankings
This week, ESPN began the rollout of their annual series that features top-10 rankings for every position in the NFL voted on anonymously by scouts, team executives, and coaches from around the league. It’s one of the best series they put out on the calendar and with it comes the unsurprising discourse about who got […]
This player could be biggest surprise for the Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers went under the radar during the offseason when they signed former Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar. ESPN insider Mike Clay believes Kolar could have a big impact on the Chargers’ offense for the upcoming season. “Kolar had only 10 catches for 142 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Baltimore last […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Previewing the quarterback room ahead of training camp (Chargers.com) Projecting the cornerback room for the Chargers this season (Chargers Wire) Trey Lance should still have the upper hand for the Chargers’ backup quarterback spot (Bolt Beat) Is the Chargers […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is second-year edge rusher Kyle Kennard! Let’s check out where he stands with the Chargers entering the 2026 season! The Basics Height: 6’5Weight: 254 poundsCollege: Georgia Tech/South CarolinaExperience: 1 Kennard starred for Riverside International Charter School where he earned a three-star rating as a high school prospect. Over other […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: Kyle Kennard, EDGE, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is second-year edge rusher Kyle Kennard! Let’s check out where he stands with the Chargers entering the 2026 season! The Basics Height: 6’5Weight: 254 poundsCollege: Georgia Tech/South CarolinaExperience: 1 Kennard starred for Riverside International Charter School where he earned a three-star rating as a high school prospect. Over other […]
Chargers will get bigger boost than expected from healthy Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater
The Los Angeles Chargers offense did the best they could last season after losing both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt for most of the year due to injury. ESPN insider Mike Clay believes the team is expected to improve mightily on the offensive line with both of them back in the fold. “Rashawn Slater (patellar tendon) […]
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 why the Chargers can capture the 2026 AFC West crown this year (Chargers.com) Ladd McConkey is carrying a massive burden while the Chargers chase a breakthrough season (Bolt Beat) Will the addition of Brenen Thompson be a huge […]
Chargers roster: Scott Matlock, DT, scheme fit, 2026 expectations
Up next is fullback-turned-back-to-defensive tackle Scott Matlock in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s check out how his role is changing in 2026 and how he got here! Basic Info Height: 6’4Weight: 296College: Boise StateExperience: 1Years with team: 1 Scott Matlock is a homegrown Idaho boy hailing from the town of Homedale. He starred at Homedale High […]
Trio of Chargers make CBS Sports’ Top 100 Players list
The Chargers won 11 games and made the postseason for the second consecutive season in 2025 despite going the majority of the season without two cornerstone pieces on the offensive line and quarterback Justin Herbert suffering a broken hand around the midway point. They succeeded numerous times where most teams would come up short and […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Which Chargers are on the roster bubble ahead of training camp? (Chargers Wire) Three Chargers are seeing their stock skyrocket at this point in the offseason (Bolt Beat) Could Tre’ Harris’ expected breakout in 2026 be a massive game-changer […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: A former Chargers first-round pick is “likely” hanging it up this season (Chargers Wire) Two trades the Chargers could make in the month of July (Charger Report) Projecting the depth chart for the Chargers at edge rusher (Chargers Wire) […]
Los Angeles Chargers roster: Alex Harkey, OG/C, scheme fit, 2026 expectations
One of the Chargers’ sixth-round picks in 2026 is up next in offensive lineman Alex Harkey! Let’s get to know him! The Basics Height: 6’6Weight: 327 poundsCollege: Tyler JC/Colorado/Texas State/OregonExperience: Rookie Harkey starred for Jack C. Hays High School in Buda, Texas where he played tight end and defensive line. His senior season, he caught […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Justin Herbert and Rashawn Slater are among the top headlines for the Chargers entering training camp (Chargers.com) Tuli Tuipulotu made his debut on the NFL Top 100 at No. 86 (Chargers.com) Chargers fans can vote for their favorite tailgate […]
Los Angeles Chargers roster: Emany Johnson, LB scheme fit, 2026 expectations
Linebacker Emany Johnson is next up in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s get to know this young defender who has been making his name known on special teams! The Basics Height: 6’2Weight: 218 poundsCollege: NevadaExperience: 2 Johnson was a standout three-sport athlete at Hercules High School in Hercules, California (football, baseball, basketball). On the gridiron, he […]
Chargers EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu makes NFL 100 debut
This past season, Tuli Tuipulotu took full advantage of his first full year as a starter opposite Khalil Mack to put together a breakout campaign that has squarely put him on the map of the NFL. On Wednesday, Tuli made his debut on the NFL Top 100, coming in at No. 86. The annual series […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: These’s rookies should have your attention when the Chargers begin training camp (Chargers.com) The Chargers received a high grade for their offseason thanks to their newest offensive coordinator hire (Bolt Beat) Four Chargers who could force their way onto […]
Chargers earn A- for offseason moves
Before the start of free agency, the Chargers looked like they had a pretty cut-and-dry plan in regards to where and how they needed to upgrade the roster for 2026 to avoid yet another first-round exit in the playoffs (and keep Justin Herbert on the right side of the grass). Free agency and the draft […]
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