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Chargers ink WR Brenen Thompson, completes 2026 rookie class
On Thursday, the Chargers announced that they have put pen to paper with wide receiver Brenen Thompson. Thompson was one of the Bolts’ fourth-round picks this year and his finalized contract officially completes the 2026 rookie class. Thompson, an explosive pass-catcher with blazing speed, was the Chargers’ first of two selections in this year’s fourth […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: DL TeRah Edwards
Defensive tackle TeRah Edwards is next up in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s dive in! The Basics Height: 6’2Weight: 305 poundsCollege: Northwestern/IllinoisExperience: 1 Edwards was a three-star prospect and the 28th-ranked player in the state of Ohio as a senior. He was a standout for Groveport Madison High School, earning First-Team All-OCC, All-District, All-MEtro, and All-Ohio […]
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 Mike McDaniel has focused on Justin Herbert’s footwork this offseason (Chargers.com) A pair of rookies stood out on the first day of minicamp (Chargers Wire) This Chargers rookie is already turning heads at minicamp (Bolt Beat) Albert […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: CB Rodney Shelley
The Basics Height: 5’11Weight: 180 poundsCollege: Georiga TechExperience: Rookie Shelley was rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals.com coming out of high school. He helped Langston Hughes High School to a 13-2 record and a region championship during his senior year in 2021. His team fell just short of winning a state title, […]
Chargers Injury Update: Ladd McConkey nursing hamstring, calls it ‘not serious’
WR Ladd McConkey When the Chargers took the field for their first of three minicamp practices this week, wideout Ladd McConkey was on the field working through drills for much longer than he had been during recent OTAs. For much of the offseason, McConkey has been off to the side working with trainers. For the […]
Chargers Daily Links: Bolts start minicamp with strong attendance
Good morning, Chargers fans! Per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper, the Chargers were only missing four players on the first during day one of mandatory minicamp. Linebacker Troy Dye was excused for a personal matter, but a trio of offensive linemen — Trey Pipkins, Alex Harkey, and Isaiah World — were all sidelined with respective injuries. […]
Jake Slaughter, Junior Colson among Chargers to watch during mandatory minicamp
Chargers mandatory minicamp gets underway today! Here are six players we’ll be watching closely when the team hits the field! LB Junior Colson Now here is a name that many fans probably have forgot about in stretches over the last year. Colson was a 2024 third-round pick of the Chargers straight out of Jim Harbaugh’s […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: EDGE Garmon Randolph
We’ve got massive edge rusher Garmon Randolph up next in our 90-in-90 series! The Basics Height: 6’8Weight: 260 poundsCollege: BaylorExperience: 1 Randolph played for Jefferson High School (GA) where he played as both a tight end and defensive end for head coach Gene Catchcart. His senior season, Randolph recorded just one sack to go with […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Go behind the scenes of Promo Day 2026 for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Here’s why the Chargers offense could thrive this season in 21 personnel (Chargers Wire) Seven players to watch during Chargers mandatory minicamp (Bolt Beat) There’s an overlooked […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: WR JaQuae Jackson
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is wide receiver JaQuae Jackson! The Basics Height: 6’1Weight: 184 poundsCollege: California PA/RutgersExperience: 2 Jackson starred at Serra Catholic High School in Pennsylvania and coached by Jose Regus. After not receiving a ton of attention as a prep prospect, Jackson chose to continue his football career at California University […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why the Chargers offensive line is running so much under Mike McDaniel (Chargers.com) Projecting the Chargers tight end depth chart in 2026 (Chargers Wire) Explaining why Mike McDaniel is reworking Justin Herbert’s footwork (Charger Report) Can second-year defensive […]
Chargers 90-in-90: RB Jaret Patterson
Veteran running back Jaret Patterson is up next in our 90-in-90 series! Basic Info Height: 5’8Weight: 195College: BuffaloExperience: 1Years with team: 1 Chargers running back Jaret Patterson is a native of Glenn Dale, Maryland and played his prep football at St. Vincent Pallotti High School in the nearby town of Laurel. Patterson was high school […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Jim Harbaugh met with the USMNT manager prior to the World Cup (Chargers.com) Sports Illustrated believes the Chargers have one of the best offensive triplets in the NFL (Chargers.com) You may want to target Keaton Mitchell in fantasy drafts […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: QB D.J. Uiagalelei
Second-year quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei is up next in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s see what the outlook is for the Chargers’ QB3! The Basics Height: 6’4Weight: 252 poundsCollege: Clemson/Oregon State/Florida StateExperience: 1 Uiagalelei starred at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California where he wound up ranked as the No. 1 player in the country […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out where PFF ranked Jim Harbaugh amongst the NFL top 10 coaches (Chargers.com) Here’s how veteran defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson has fit in with the Chargers (Chargers.com) Projecting the Chargers’ running back depth chart (Chargers Wire) How have […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: DT Jahmeer Carter
Next up is another rookie undrafted free agent in defensive tackle Jahmeer Carter! The Basics Height: 6’2Weight: 311 poundsCollege: VirginiaExperience: Rookie Carter starred at Bishop Spalding High School under head coach Kyle Schmitt. He was a three-time First-Team All-County selection and was the recipient of the 2019 Al Laramore Trophy, given annually to the No. […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why the Chargers offensive line is running so much under Mike McDaniel (Chargers.com) Tarheeb Still revealed a new jersey number this week (Chargers Wire) A free-agent afterthought is leading the clubhouse at left guard (Charger Report) The Chargers […]
Second-year TE named 2026 under-the-radar breakout candidate
We’re still several months away from the start of the 2026 regular season and we’ve already bee seen one young Chargers player get bombarded with lofty expectations for his sophomore season. Tight end Oronde Gadsden II, the team’s fifth-round pick in 2025, broke out as a rookie with 49 catches for 664 yards and three […]
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 […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: TE Evan Svoboda
Next up is the second of two undrafted tight ends signed by the Chargers this offseason in Evan Svoboda! The Basics Height: 6’5Weight: 251 poundsCollege: WyomingExperience: Rookie Svoboda was a star quarterback for Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona. During his COVID-shortened senior season, he threw for 1,286 yards and 13 touchdowns in just […]
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’ […]
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