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Chargers | Bolts decide on interior OL Tue Aug 5, 12:31 AM
Los Angeles Chargers C Bradley Bozeman and OG Zion Johnson will reprise their roles from 2024 as the team's starting center and left guard, respectively, after both players spent time working at both positions during camp. Head coach Jim Harbaugh indicated that Bozeman as the center and Johnson as left guard represented the team's 'best five' offensive line combination.
Link to story Chargers | Ladd McConkey remains sidelined Mon Aug 4, 07:32 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 4.
Link to story Chargers | Keenan Allen has successful workout Mon Aug 4, 07:23 PM
Free-agent WR Keenan Allen (Bears) had a successful workout with the Los Angeles Chargers last week and hopefully the two sides will be able to reach an agreement, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
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Chargers | No timetable for his return, but Najee Harris taking steps in rehab Mon Aug 4, 04:31 PM
Najee Harris suffered an eye injury during an incident on the Fourth of July that has caused him to miss the majority of training camp. On Monday, head coach Jim Harbaugh shared an update on Harris that can be considered somewhat positive. Harbaugh shared with the media that Harris is getting better. The second-year head coach mentioned that Harris walking laps around the field is part of his rehab process. However, Harbaugh did not give an update on the timeline of the new Chargers' running back's return to practice.
| Footballguys view: It seems that Harris, at least being active, means his health is trending in the right direction. Harris has been a consistent 1,000-yard rusher in every season of his young NFL career, but he will have to play catch-up when he returns with rookie running back Omarion Hampton, who continues to shine during camp. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey considered day to day Sun Aug 3, 09:23 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) said Sunday, Aug. 3, that he is doing rehab for an undisclosed injury, and he is 'trying to get back to 100 percent' so he doesn't have a setback.
Link to story Chargers | Denzel Perryman in trouble with the law Sun Aug 3, 12:13 AM
Los Angeles LB Denzel Perryman was arrested on a felony weapons charge on Friday, Aug. 1.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers have Junior Colson and Troy Dye behind Perryman, but they could also bring back Kyzir White, who is still a free agent, if they think they won't have Perryman for an extended time and don't feel comfortable with Colson or Dye starting. |
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Chargers | Keenan Allen set to visit LA Chargers Fri Aug 1, 03:55 PM
Free agent WR Keenan Allen (Bears) is visiting the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, August 1.
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Chargers | Lambert-Smith shines in Hall of Fame Game Fri Aug 1, 11:26 AM
Fifth round pick KeAndre Lambert-Smith had two receptions for 43 yards for Detroit and a touchdown in the 34-7 win over Detroit
| Footballguys view: Don't be surprised if Lambert-Smith is just as big a part of the passing game as second round pick Tre Harris. Lambert-Smith has better deep speed than Harris and has shown a "my ball" mentality in practice. He roasted coverage twice vs. the Lions and appears to be more polished as a route runner than advertised. He shouldn't be on the waiver wire in dynasty leagues unless benches aren't long enough to roster players who were going in the third/fourth round of rookie drafts. |
Chargers | Justin Herbert looking to do more as a runner Fri Aug 1, 10:53 AM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert told The Dan Patrick Show on Thursday, July 31, that he wants to scramble, extend pass plays with his legs and run the football more via designed run plays in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Herbert had a foot injury going into the season and then played through an ankle sprain. It's very likely we haven't seen nearly the best of him for fantasy. He's a huge value in superflex leagues and worth taking as your QB2 in 1QB leagues even if you drafted an elite QB1. |
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Chargers | TD for Will Dissly in HOF Game Fri Aug 1, 12:26 AM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Will Dissly posted two receptions for 14 yards and a touchdown on his two targets in the Hall of Fame Game preseason win over the Detroit Lions Thursday, July 31.
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Chargers | DJ Uiagalelei makes brief appearance Fri Aug 1, 12:23 AM
Los Angeles Chargers QB DJ Uiagalelei, the undrafted free-agent rookie, completed 2-of-3 passes for 25 yards in the Hall of Fame Game preseason victory over the Detroit Lions Thursday, July 31, and he also ran three times for minus-5 yards. He is vying for the primary backup job with QB Trey Lance.
Link to story Chargers | Omarion Hampton totals two touches Fri Aug 1, 12:20 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton ran twice for just nine yards in the Hall of Fame Game preseason victory over the Detroit Lions Thursday, July 31, and he was not targeted in the passing game in his brief appearance.
Link to story Chargers | Hassan Haskins totals seven touches Fri Aug 1, 12:17 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Hassan Haskins rushed six times for 34 yards in the Hall of Fame Game preseason victory over the Detroit Lions Thursday, July 31, and he added an eight-yard reception on his only target.
Link to story Chargers | Kimani Vidal runs for two scores Fri Aug 1, 12:13 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal rushed nine times for a team-best 37 yards with two touchdowns in the Hall of Fame Game preseason victory over the Detroit Lions Thursday, July 31.
Link to story Chargers | Trey Lance sharp in preseason victory Fri Aug 1, 12:11 AM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Trey Lance completed 13-of-20 passes for 120 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Hall of Fame Game preseason victory over the Detroit Lions Thursday, July 31. He also ran three times for eight yards in the start, as he tries to lock up the backup job behind QB Justin Herbert.
| Footballguys view: Lance looked as good as he has any point in his pro career. While it was just the Hall of Fame game, this should put him back on your superflex dynasty radar. |
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Chargers | Quentin Johnston to sit out preseason game Wed Jul 30, 03:05 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston is among the players that will not play in the Hall of Fame Game Thursday, July 31, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
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Chargers | Harbaugh unsure of when Najee Harris will return Wed Jul 30, 09:56 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) remains without a timetable for his return to practice following the superficial eye injury he suffered during a fireworks accident earlier this month, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh on Tuesday, July 29.
| Footballguys view: Harbaugh has had little to say about Harris and his injury, but he is consistently gushing about first round pick Omarion Hampton. ADP has adjusted accordingly, as Hampton is now being drafted as a lead back as early as the third round, and Harris is down with the backup running backs who need an injury to matter in fantasy football this year. |
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Chargers | Omarion Hampton to play Thursday Tue Jul 29, 03:44 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton will play in the Hall of Fame Game Thursday, July 31, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: Any preseason reps are valuable and should help Hampton get up to speed for a likely Week 1 start. Many analysts made the mistake of overreacting to Hall of Fame Game usage in the past. We won't overreact too much to Hampton's usage in this game. |
Chargers | Ladd McConkey to miss practice Tue Jul 29, 03:24 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) will not participate in practice Tuesday, July 29, because of a minor injury.
| Footballguys view: We'll choose to focus on the "minor" in this report and chalk it up as nothing serious. If McConkey misses tomorrow's practice, then we can start to worry a bit more. Rookies Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith are both generating buzz in practice. And any time McConkey misses should allow them to get extra reps with Justin Herbert, which is never a bad thing. |
Chargers | Rashawn Slater back at practice Tue Jul 29, 01:06 AM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (foot) returned to practice Monday, July 28, after being sidelined since July 18 due to a blister on his right foot.
Link to story Chargers | Najee Harris improving Mon Jul 28, 02:21 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) is making progress in his recovery from an eye injury but there is no rush to get him back on the field, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
| Footballguys view: Harris remains on the non-football injury list with the eye injury he suffered in a pre-training camp fireworks accident. Hortiz noted that the Chargers opened camp before other teams because of this week's Hall of Fame Game, so giving Harris more time makes sense. Meanwhile, First-round pick Omarion Hampton is alone at the top of the running back depth chart with Harris off the field, and, as Profootballtalk.com suggests, a strong first impression for the rookie could change the outlook for Harris' role by the time the veteran returns to action. |
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Chargers | Rashawn Slater lands record-setting extension Sun Jul 27, 02:19 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $114 million - including $92 million guaranteed - on Sunday, July 27. The reported deal would make him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers lock up their left tackle for the foreseeable future before the salary cap goes up even more. Since the team hired Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz, everything seems to be on the right track. |
Chargers | JaQuae Jackson joins Chargers Fri Jul 25, 07:00 PM
Free-agent WR JaQuae Jackson (Patriots) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Friday, July 25. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived OT Elijah Ellis.
Link to story Chargers | LAC takes a look at three receivers Fri Jul 25, 06:09 PM
Free-agent WR JaQuae Jackson (Patriots), WR Cade Johnson (Seahawks) and WR Ja'Seem Reed (Browns) recently worked out for the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Chargers | Solid showing for KeAndre Lambert-Smith Thu Jul 24, 01:06 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith 'elevated his stock' during practice Wednesday, July 23, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. 'He made a couple adjustments today on the ball that you can't coach,' offensive coordinator Greg Roman said.
Link to story Chargers | Rough practice for Quentin Johnston Thu Jul 24, 01:06 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston's confidence 'seemed to have dissipated' after dropping a pass during practice Wednesday, July 23, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
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Chargers | Omarion Hampton returns kicks Wed Jul 23, 10:14 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton worked as a kick returner during practice Wednesday, July 23.
Link to story Chargers | Three players work on side Wed Jul 23, 04:34 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Raheim Sanders (undisclosed), WR Jalen Reagor (undisclosed) and WR Luke Grimm (undisclosed) worked on the side during practice Wednesday, July 23.
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Chargers | No practice for Rashawn Slater Mon Jul 21, 09:26 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, July 21.
Link to story Chargers | Nyheim Hines agrees to deal Mon Jul 21, 06:38 PM
Free-agent RB Nyheim Hines (Browns) agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers Monday, July 21, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Hines has not played since suffering a serious leg injury in a jet ski accident in July 2023. He was playing for the Bills at the time of his injury and signed with the Browns last year, but never came off of the non-football injury list. He spent his first three-plus seasons with the Colts and 300 times for 1,205 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Chargers also added Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton at the position this offseason, but Harris is currently on the non-football injury list after suffering an eye injury in a fireworks accident. |
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Chargers | Two players unable to practice Mon Jul 21, 06:09 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Raheim Sanders (undisclosed) and WR Luke Grimm (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, July 21.
Link to story Chargers | LAC works out John Kelly Mon Jul 21, 06:07 PM
Free-agent RB John Kelly (Browns) recently worked out for the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Chargers | Jaylen Johnson cleared to practice Mon Jul 21, 05:48 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Jaylen Johnson (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, July 21, and has been activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to story Chargers | LAC take a look at Nyheim Hines Mon Jul 21, 05:04 PM
Free-agent RB Nyheim Hines (Browns) worked out for the Los Angeles Chargers Monday, July 21, according to a source.
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Chargers | Coach excited about Omarion Hampton Fri Jul 18, 04:18 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton has looked good during offseason workouts, and head coach Jim Harbaugh said he expects Hampton to be even more impressive during padded practices.
| Footballguys view: With Najee Harris dealing with a superficial eye injury from a Fourth of July accident, Hampton will have an opportunity to get extra reps throughout camp. Both Harris and Hampton are new to this offense, so neither should theoretically have a leg up on the other. Expect Hampton's stock to rise throughout camp every day that Harris isn't out there. |
Chargers | Tre Harris agrees to rookie deal Thu Jul 17, 04:15 PM
Los Angeles Chargers second-round draft choice WR Tre Harris agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Chargers Thursday, July 17, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Following the announcement of Mike Williams' retirement, Harris will likely step in as the team's starting X receiver. His usage was limited last year at Ole Miss. But the opportunity will be his for the taking, and we'll keep a close eye on his usage and reports throughout training camp. |
Chargers | Mike Williams set to retire Thu Jul 17, 01:37 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams has informed the team that he is retiring from professional football, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Williams came back to the Chargers this offseason with the idea that he could catch some deep passes on the outside. Now, the team is going to be looking elsewhere with Williams hanging up his cleats. Guys like rookie WRs Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith get more of an opportunity with Williams retiring. This also helps the opportunity and potential fantasy value for Quentin Johnston, the Chargers no.2 receiver (with Ladd McConkey being their primary target). |
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Chargers | Najee Harris officially on NFI list Thu Jul 17, 01:20 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Thursday, July 17.
| Footballguys view: Harris, injured in a 4th of July accident, can be activated at any time. The injury was thought to be superficial, but missing time in camp says it might be a bit more serious. In the meantime, 2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton - who has 'stud' running back written all over him - gets the bulk of the first-team work. While Harris and Hampton were thought to be in a timeshare, this injury could open the door for Hampton to take over as the lead back. |
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Chargers | Offseason injury for Mike Williams Wed Jul 16, 04:57 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list because of a minor injury he suffered during the offseason, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
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Chargers | Tre Harris remains absent Wed Jul 16, 04:44 PM
Los Angeles Chargers second-round draft choice WR Tre Harris still has not reported to training camp, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
Link to story Chargers | Najee Harris likely to go on NFI list Wed Jul 16, 04:39 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) likely will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
| Footballguys view: According to The Athletic's Daniel Popper, Harris has been receiving treatment from doctors at Stanford after suffering what's been characterized as a "superficial" injury in a Fourth of July fireworks accident. The Chargers do not need to decide on a reserve/NFI list placement -- which requires a four-game absence -- for more than a month, and such a decision is unlikely if what we've heard to this point is true. We'll continue to watch for more, but Harris can come off the list at any time, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport suggests the stay will be short. |
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Chargers | Najee Harris due back soon Tue Jul 15, 11:01 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) is expected to be on the field sooner rather than later and will not miss games, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Harris suffered an eye injury during a fireworks incident at a Fourth of July event. Assuming Harris makes good on the reporting, he'll likely open the season sharing the Chargers' backfield with 22nd overall draft pick Omarion Hampton. Again, Hampton is currently being drafted as RB16 in Round 4. Harris is RB34 with a ninth-round price. |
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Chargers | Najee Harris Avoids PUP List Despite Eye Injury Mon Jul 14, 06:53 PM
Just days after it was announced that former Pro Bowl running back Najee Harris is dealing with a "superficial eye injury" after a Fourth of July fireworks accident, it's notable that he isn't on the team's PUP list, given the timing of his injury.
| Footballguys view: Harris, who signed a one-year deal with the Chargers this offseason, is expected to be one-half of Los Angeles' 1-2 punch at running back with rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton. A fellow former first-round pick himself, Harris is the only running back in the NFL who has rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of the last four years. For the record, Hampton's being drafted as RB16; Harris is RB34. We'll be tracking this competition closely in coming weeks. |
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Chargers | Jaylen Johnson placed on PUP list Mon Jul 14, 05:11 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Jaylen Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, July 14.
Link to story Chargers | Mike Williams to miss start of camp Mon Jul 14, 05:09 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, July 14.
| Footballguys view: Williams signed with the Chargers this offseason with the hope that he would add to an offense that finished 11th in the NFL in scoring last season. Williams is looking to get his career back on track after catching just 21 passes in 18 games for the Jets and Steelers last season. The 30-year-old dealt with an array of injuries during his first stint with the Chargers after the team selected him No. 7 overall in the 2017 draft. A player can come off the PUP list at any point during training camp. |
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Chargers | Tre Harris won't report to camp Saturday Sat Jul 12, 09:28 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris, who remains unsigned, will not report to training camp with the rest of the team's rookies Saturday, July 12, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Harris, the Chargers second-round pick out of Ole Miss, is a player who lines up on the outside and can win on slants. The Chargers are hoping for more vertical attack this year, but Harris isn't going to win with speed against NFL corners. Instead, Harris has build-up speed and plays like a basketball player where he knows how to use his frame to box out smaller defenders. We'll see if the two sides can agree to a contract before the veterans report to training camp. |
Chargers | Najee Harris likely to miss start of camp Fri Jul 11, 11:23 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) is likely to miss the start of training camp due to the eye injury suffered from a fireworks mishap.
| Footballguys view: Harris will be ready to go by the start of the regular season. If he misses time at the beginning of camp that gives rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton a larger chance to impress. The Chargers are going to have a full-fledged RBBC in a Jim Harbaugh run-heavy offense. That means Harris and Hampton will share the workload, frustrate Fantasy GMs, and likely each produce as flex options due to this split. |
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Chargers | Najee Harris suffers injury Fri Jul 11, 08:51 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) suffered a superficial eye injury during a Fourth of July event but should be ready for the start of the 2025 season, according to agent Doug Hendrickson.
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Chargers | Tyler Conklin should see good playing time Wed Jul 9, 02:01 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Tyler Conklin should see plenty of playing time this upcoming season even though TE Will Dissly is expected to be the starting tight end, in the opinion of ChargersWire's Spencer Schultz.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers have a tight end situation that bears monitoring. We love the upside of rookie TE Orande Gadsen, but it's going to take time for him to develop at the pro level. That leaves Conklin and fellow veteran TE Will Dissly to work in some form of committee. Fantasy GMs aren't going to be in a rush to draft a Chargers tight end. However, if one of these three emerges as the main guy, then there's some bye week/injury help here. Keep them on your waiver wire speed dial. |
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Chargers | Kimani Vidal fighting for No. 3 role Wed Jul 9, 10:30 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal 'will have to shine in other areas' in order to lock down the No. 3 role behind Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris, in the opinion of Chargers Wire's Spencer Schultz.
| Footballguys view: We appreciate Vidal's game, especially because he brings a different skill set to the field than the top-2 backs (Harris and Hampton) on the roster. Vidal is a compact player with good receiving ability in the open field. In addition to what he does as a receiver (and as a runner), Vidal will have to prove himself in pass protection and perhaps get some work in on special teams to lock down the no.3 role for the Chargers. |