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Chargers | Ladd McConkey working on side Wed May 27, 03:35 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) is working on the side with a trainer during the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 27.
| Footballguys view: While this is a situation to watch, it's nothing to panic about. It's also worth noting that Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh told reporters that Quentin Johnston, Tre Harris, and McConkey have all looked elite. We'll see how much work all three get, but consider McConkey the top option here. |
Chargers | Starting OTs on track for camp Wed May 27, 03:32 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (knee) and OT Joe Alt (ankle) appear to be on track to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Link to story Chargers | Justin Herbert reports for workout Wed May 27, 02:27 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert reported for the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 27, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: Harbaugh said Herbert was supporting his girlfriend, Madison Beer, on her tour. Herbert informed Harbaugh of his plans to miss some of Phase 2. The coach apparently took the news in stride. Harbaugh claims his initial response to Herbert was, "Do you need a ride to the airport?" Whatever the case, a refreshed Herbert is back and working with new OC Mike McDaniel, so all's well that ends well. |
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Chargers | Derwin James, LAC agree to extension Wed May 27, 12:15 AM
Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James and the Chargers have reportedly agreed on a contract extension for three years and $75.6 million on Tuesday, May 26.
| Footballguys view: James was a first-round pick in 2018 and he has started every game he's played since joining the Chargers. He was named a second-team All-Pro for the third time after posting 94 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks, and a forced fumble last season. James is second among safeties on the Footballguys IDP Draft Rankings. |
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Chargers | GM wants Derwin James to finish career in L.A. Sun May 24, 04:46 PM
Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James is entering the final year of a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension signed in 2022. He is a candidate for an extension, and general manager Joe Hortiz is hopeful James will finish his career in L.A. 'He's such a special, special leader and person,' Hortiz said. 'Like Justin (Herbert), the talent is real and it's there, but the leader and motivator and energy he gives to everybody within the organization, throughout the entire building, it's so unique. One of the best I've ever been around in terms of leadership, talent and character.'
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Chargers | David Njoku to add to offense Sat May 23, 10:25 AM
Los Angeles Chargers TE David Njoku will provide 'valuable experience' to the tight end room and 'help it open up for other people' on offense, according to tight ends coach Chandler Henley.
| Footballguys view: Njoku could be a key contributor in OC Mike McDaniel's offense. Look to what Jonnu Smith did under McDaniel with the Dolphins (88 catches, 886 yards, eight touchdowns) as an example of what the role for Njoku could be with the Chargers. Njoku is a seasoned veteran, and he'll get to mentor second-year TE Orande Gadsden (who we love in dynasty). If he splits snaps/targets with Gadsden, Njoku could be in the TE2/3 range for Fantasy GMs this year. |
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Chargers | Keenan Allen could return Thu May 21, 04:28 PM
Free-agent WR Keenan Allen (Chargers) is a player the Los Angeles Chargers are open to re-signing this offseason, according to general manager Joe Hortiz. Hortiz said he has talked with Allen's agent this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers are watching to see what their young receivers look like this offseason. If they feel like some veteran depth is needed, adding Allen is an easy call. Last year, Allen snared 81 catches for 777 yards and four touchdowns. |
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Chargers | Justin Herbert not at LAC offseason program Tue May 19, 01:38 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert was not present at the open practice session on Tuesday, May 19. Herbert has not been present at any of the Chargers' offseason programs yet.
| Footballguys view: Backup quarterbacks Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei are taking the reps in place of Herbert. The Chargers have only three quarterbacks on their roster. Herbert, 28, threw for 3,727 yards with 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 16 games last season. He did all this despite playing behind a depleted offensive line, and, late in the season, with a broken bone in his left (non-throwing) hand. Currently being drafted as QB11, Herbert should benefit from having Mike McDaniel as his playcaller and from an upgraded supporting cast. All he needs to do is show up. We'll watch for more. |
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Chargers | Chad Alexander declines GM interview request Fri May 15, 01:10 PM
Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander has declined the Minnesota Vikings' request to interview for their general manager vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Alexander was considered a top prospect for the general manager. While he might just be happy with the Chargers working under Joe Horitz, that he wouldn't even interview could be a bad sign for the Vikings. There might be a perception that the general manager would report to Kevin O'Connell or otherwise not have decision-making freedom. The Vikings have nine other candidates with Alexander out of the pool, including interim GM Rob Brzezinski. |
Chargers | Mante' Morrow joins Chargers Thu May 14, 04:27 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Mante' Morrow (Upper Iowa) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Four cut loose from LAC roster Tue May 12, 04:36 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Niles King, TE Tanner McLachlan, TE Thomas Yassmin and CB Jeremiah Wilson were waived by the Chargers on Tuesday, May 12, with Wilson receiving a waived-injured designation.
Link to story Chargers | Bolts sign two to roster Tue May 12, 04:31 PM
Free-agent S Myles Purchase (Giants) and OT Laekin Vakalahi have been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, May 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | McDaniel working to leverage Justin Herbert's strengths, efficiency Tue May 12, 11:08 AM
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel outlined his plan to reshape the way Justin Herbert plays quarterback: refining Herbert's footwork, timing, and anticipation to unlock the "best football of his career." In McDaniel's first news conference, he said that he planned to make sure that the offense didn't rely too much on "Justin's ability to do above and beyond."
| Footballguys view: McDaniel pointed to the success Herbert has had with 2.4 seconds to throw or on extended plays. According to ESPN research, Herbert threw six touchdowns to three interceptions last season on throws released within 2.4 seconds. Once plays extended into the intermediate timing window, between roughly 2.4 and 3.5 seconds, his efficiency dipped. But when plays stretched beyond structure, Herbert again became one of the league's most productive quarterbacks, throwing 10 touchdowns while being sacked an NFL-high 49 times. With a bolstered offensive line and McDaniel on board, optimism is high. Herbert is currently QB8 on the Footballguys Projections. |
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Chargers | Jake Slaughter inks rookie deal Mon May 11, 08:16 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OL Jake Slaughter has signed his four-year rookie deal worth $7.949 million, according to a source on Monday, May 11.
Link to story Chargers | Johnny Pascuzzi agrees to deal Mon May 11, 05:11 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Johnny Pascuzzi (Tulane) agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers Monday, May 11, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | TE David Njoku signs with the Chargers Mon May 11, 09:14 AM
The Chargers have agreed to terms with former Browns TE David Njoku, giving him a 1-year deal worth up to $8 million, Njoku's agent told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Njoku was the 29th overall pick in the 2017 draft. He had played nine years in Cleveland. He made the Pro Bowl in 2023, with a career-high 81 catches for 882 yards and six touchdowns. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, in L.A., Njoku becomes another weapon in the new-look offense being implemented under coordinator Mike McDaniel. The Chargers currently have four other tight ends on the roster, headlined by Oronde Gadsden, who generated 664 receiving yards as a rookie in 2025. |
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Chargers | Quentin Johnston showing growth Mon May 11, 12:10 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston has shown a lot of growth, even in the past week, according to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. 'You'd be hard pressed to find a guy that's grown more specifically in the last week than Q,' McDaniel said. 'I think he's a guy that has some traits in his game that are similar to some very powerful, explosive, productive receivers that I've had in the past, namely like Julio (Jones) and Andre (Johnson) and so we're pushing him.'
| Footballguys view: Johnston has thrived for the Chargers in the last two seasons, totaling 106 receptions for 1,446 yards and 16 touchdowns across the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The Chargers showed their belief in Johnston when the franchise exercised his fifth-year option on April 28. The move will keep Johnston under contract with the Chargers for the next two seasons. Los Angeles will have Johnston, Ladd McConkey, Tre' Harris, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and Derius Davis returning next season. The Chargers also drafted wide receiver Brenen Thompson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. |
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Chargers | Working to make Justin Herbert elite Sun May 10, 05:26 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert has zero playoff victories in three tries, although he is considered one of the league's top quarterbacks. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wants to take Herbert to a new level. 'We're looking to master and be elite at everything that we do and being able to own the position in a new way,' McDaniel said. 'Being able for him to own the position a way he never has and ultimately, for it to be obvious to everyone around that he's playing the best football of his career.'
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Chargers | Five UDFAs officially under contract Fri May 8, 04:45 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent TE Jerand Bradley (Kansas State), WR Sincere Brown (Colorado), RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. (Memphis), WR Devonte Ross (Penn State) and TE Evan Svoboda (Wyoming) officially signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | LAC sign five draft picks Fri May 8, 04:40 PM
Los Angeles Chargers fourth-round draft choice OT Travis Burke, fourth-round draft choice S Genesis Smith, fifth-round draft choice DT Nick Barnett, sixth-round draft choice OG Logan Taylor and sixth-round draft choice OG Alex Harkey signed four-year contracts with the Chargers Friday, May 8. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | David Njoku set to visit Sat May 2, 05:25 PM
Free-agent TE David Njoku (Browns) is scheduled to meet with the Los Angeles Chargers Monday, May 4, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Njoku is one of the most intriguing free agents (regardless of position) left in the free agent market. The Chargers have Oronde Gadsden as a second-year pro with a ton of upside. Getting Njoku would give him a resource as Gadsden continues to learn the NFL game. |
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Chargers | Exemption for Thomas Yassmin Wed Apr 29, 08:38 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Thomas Yassmin received an international player roster exemption.
Link to story Chargers | Quentin Johnston gets option exercised by LAC Tue Apr 28, 04:54 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston had his fifth-year option exercised by the Chargers on Tuesday, April 28.
| Footballguys view: The move fully guarantees Johnston's $18 million salary for 2027. The Chargers made Johnston a first-round pick in 2023. He led the team in touchdowns the past two seasons and posted a career-high 735 receiving yards in 14 games last season. Johnston has 144 catches for 1,877 yards and 18 touchdowns since entering the league. The Chargers have a deep wide receivers room with Ladd McConkey, Johnston, Tre' Harris, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith. |
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Chargers | LAC officially adding five UDFAs Mon Apr 27, 04:28 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent TE Jerand Bradley (Kansas State), WR Sincere Brown (Colorado), RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. (Memphis), WR Devonte Ross (Penn State) and TE Evan Svoboda (Wyoming) officially agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, April 25. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Bolts bring in Evan Svoboda Sun Apr 26, 08:46 PM
Wyoming TE Evan Svoboda signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
Link to story Chargers | Greg Desrosiers Jr., LAC link up on UDFA deal Sun Apr 26, 02:33 PM
Memphis RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, April 26, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Nadame Tucker receives sizable deal Sun Apr 26, 01:51 PM
Los Angeles Chargers DE Nadame Tucker (Western Michigan) agreed to an undrafted free-agent deal including guarantees of $287,500, on Saturday, April 25, according to league sources. He was the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Defensive Player of the Year.
Link to story Chargers | Jerand Bradley joining roster Sun Apr 26, 12:55 PM
Kansas State WR Jerand Bradley agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, April 25, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Bolts sign Sincere Brown Sun Apr 26, 11:04 AM
Colorado WR Sincere Brown signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to a source.
Link to story Chargers | Bolts select Brenen Thompson Sat Apr 25, 12:24 PM
Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 105th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | Bolts select Jake Slaughter Fri Apr 24, 09:10 PM
Florida OL Jake Slaughter was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 63rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | Bolts select Akheem Mesidor Thu Apr 23, 10:11 PM
Miami (FL) DE Akheem Mesidor was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | Starting tackles making progress Fri Apr 17, 06:19 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (knee) and OT Joe Alt (ankle) appear to be ahead of schedule in their recovery from injury, according to general manager Joe Hortiz. Hortiz said the team is looking for Slater and Alt to be ready for training camp, but there is a chance they can do some things during offseason workouts.
Link to story Chargers | Quentin Johnston staying put? Thu Apr 16, 09:12 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston has not been a part of trade discussions, according to general manager Joe Hortiz. 'There's a lot of rumors out there on Twitter,' Hortiz said. 'And I can tell you this, I have made zero calls about Quentin, and I've had zero calls regarding Quentin.'
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Chargers | Extension possible for Tuli Tuipulotu Thu Apr 16, 05:47 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Tuli Tuipulotu has been talking with the team about a contract extension and negotiations are expected to intensify after the 2026 NFL Draft, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
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Chargers | LAC met with Damon Bankston Thu Apr 16, 05:09 PM
New Mexico RB Damon Bankston had a 'Top 30' visit with the Los Angeles Chargers leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | Kimani Vidal inks ERFA tender Tue Apr 14, 05:10 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal has reportedly signed his one-year exclusive-rights free-agent tender, according to a source on Tuesday, April 14.
Link to story Chargers | Oscar Delp to visit Chargers Tue Apr 14, 11:43 AM
University of Georgia TE Oscar Delp will go on a top-30 visit with the Los Angeles Chargers this week.
Link to story Chargers | LAC, Cole Strange making signing official Mon Apr 13, 08:05 PM
Free-agent OG Cole Strange (Dolphins) has officially been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source on Monday, April 13.
Link to story Chargers | Tre Harris may see bigger role Mon Apr 13, 06:10 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris seems to be in line for a bigger role in the passing game this upcoming season, in the opinion of ChargersWire's Gavino Borquez.
Link to story Chargers | Gabe Jacas meets with LAC Mon Apr 6, 05:29 PM
Illinois DE Gabe Jacas recently had a 'Top 30' visit with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to story Chargers | Jaydn Ott visits Fri Apr 3, 05:29 PM
Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott has a 'Top 30' visit with the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, April 2.
Link to story Chargers | Isaiah World to meet with LAC Fri Apr 3, 03:32 PM
Oregon OT Isaiah World will reportedly meet with the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, April 3 for a 'Top-30' visit, according to a source.
Link to story Chargers | Greg Desrosiers Jr. in for Top-30 visit Sat Mar 28, 02:57 PM
University of Memphis RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. was recently hosted by the Los Angeles Chargers on a 'Top-30' visit, according to Ryan Fowler of Commanding The Huddle on Saturday, March 28.
Link to story Chargers | KC Concepcion scheduled to visit Wed Mar 25, 05:01 PM
Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion is scheduled to have a 'Top 30' visit with the Los Angeles Chargers before the 2026 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to story Chargers | Kayode Awosika agrees to deal with the LAC Wed Mar 25, 03:33 PM
Free agent Kayode Awosika (Lions) has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, March 25. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Minor injury for Derwin James Thu Mar 19, 08:06 PM
Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury last week and will sit out the Fanatics Flag Football Classic as a precaution.
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Chargers | New contract for Josh Harris Wed Mar 18, 05:49 PM
Free-agent LS Josh X. Harris (Chargers) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, March 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Tony Jefferson heading back to LAC Wed Mar 18, 03:18 PM
Free agent S Tony Jefferson (Chargers) agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year deal worth $2 million on Wednesday, March 18.
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Chargers | Spencer Burford visiting Bolts Sun Mar 15, 09:56 PM
Free-agent OG Spencer Burford (49ers) is being hosted by the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, March 15, according to a source.
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