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Chargers | WR Theo Wease Jr. signs with the Chargers practice squad Wed Sep 2, 03:29 PM
Former Dolphins WR Theo Wease Jr. has signed with the Chargers practice squad, reuniting him with his former HC Mike McDaniel.
Link to storyFree-agent QB DJ Uiagalelei, RB Greg Desrosiers Jr., RB Amar Johnson, WR Devonte Ross, WR Gary Jennings, and TE Evan Svoboda were signed to the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 31.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Amar Johnson, WR Liam Clifford, WR JaQuae Jackson, WR Devonte Ross and TE Johnny Pascuzzi were waived Sunday, Aug. 30, and WR Sincere Brown (undisclosed) and WR Dalevon Campbell (undisclosed) were waived with an injury designation.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Jaret Patterson was released Sunday, Aug. 30.
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Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers DE TeRah Edwards was traded to the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Aug. 30, with the Chargers receiving a sixth-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers DT TeRah Edwards has been traded to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Aug. 30, according to sources. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. was waived Sunday, Aug. 30, according to a source.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers QB DJ Uiagalelei was waived Sunday, Aug. 30, according to sources. The team is interested in signing him to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers OG Branson Taylor (undisclosed) will start the regular season on the short-term Reserve/Injured list, according to a source.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers CB Avery Smith was traded to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 30, in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft choice, according to sources.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Jerand Bradley has been waived Sunday, Aug. 30, according to a source.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed two of his three pass attempts for 74 yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Aug. 27. He also lost a fumble.
| Footballguys view: Herbert's 65-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston was the longest in air yards in any Mike McDaniel offense. That should get us excited to see what this offense can achieve if the offensive line holds up. Herbert and the rest of the Chargers passing game has a high ceiling, and Omarion Hampton could deliver second round value if the passing game loosens up defenses. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston caught a 65-yard touchdown during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) has missed some practices recently because he suffered a small setback, according to offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Luke Grimm was waived with an injury settlement, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers C Tyler Biadasz (knee) was officially placed on the season-ending reserve/injured list on Sunday, Aug. 23. He suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in his left knee, and additional injuries, during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (undisclosed) is participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 22, after missing several practices because of an undisclosed reason.
| Footballguys view: Slater suffered a season-ending patellar tendon rupture in his left knee last year, and he said he had a "flare up" earlier this month. He has said the injury is "nothing to worry about" and that's a bit of good news for Chargers fans who are already reeling from the knee injury to C Tyler Biadasz. |
Los Angeles Chargers OL Branson Taylor (shoulder) left the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 20, with a shoulder injury and did not return.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers C Tyler Biadasz (knee) suffered an ACL injury earlier this week, and head coach Jim Harbaugh provided an update following the team's preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 20, saying that the injury 'doesn't look promising.'
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey failed to catch his only target during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell lost a yard on three carries and caught an 11-yard pass during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton lost a yard on his only carry during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed one of his two passes for nine yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Luke Grimm (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 20, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Liam Clifford (Colts) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Aug. 19. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived WR Luke Grimm (undisclosed) with an injury designation.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers C Tyler Biadasz (knee) suffered damage to his anterior cruciate ligament and other damage in his left knee. He's out indefinitely.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers C Tyler Biadasz (knee) is expected to have a long-term injury.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers did draft a center in the second round - Jake Slaughter - and we presume that they will give him first crack at the job. The team is also breaking in new guards, with one job maybe still up for grabs and starting tackle Rashawn Slater out for the last eight practices after an issue with his recovery from patellar tendon surgery popped up. Head coach Jim Harbaugh was optimistic that Slater would be back this weekend. |
Los Angeles Chargers OC Tyler Biadasz (leg) was reportedly carted off with a leg injury after a defender in practice with the San Francisco 49ers fell into his leg during an 11-on-11 drill, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
| Footballguys view: Biadasz played for the Commanders last season and signed with the Chargers in March. He was the biggest piece of an interior offensive line overhaul by general manager Joe Hortiz. An extended absence would be bad news for the offense. With Biadasz out, rookie Jake Slaughter took reps at center. |
Los Angeles Chargers WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith caught four passes (on six targets) for 58 yards against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Link to storyKeandre Lambert-Smith player page
Los Angeles Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II caught two of his three targets for 21 yards in the preseason game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Aug. 13.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (knee) was held out of practice for a third straight day on Monday, Aug. 10. Slater's absence was initially reported as being part of a veteran's rest day, but ESPN's Kris Rhim writes that the fact that Slater hasn't returned to practice 'suggests there may be more to it.'
Link to storyFree-agent LB Andre Carter II (Commanders) was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source on Monday, Aug. 10.
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Chargers OC Mike McDaniel on the running back share between Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal, and Keaton Mitchell: "Bad news, fantasy owners. Good news is I see all three of those guys producing at a very high level. Bad news is I can't tell you which games those are."
| Footballguys view: McDaniel went on to suggest he'll probably use all three every game, with the workload depending on the opponent and "hot hand." We'll continue to watch for more on this, but Footballguys Jason Wood reacted to the news by dropping Hampton from RB9 to RB17 in his projections on this news, dropping the second-year man to 200 carries and 10% target share from 230 carries and 11.5% target share, with his rushing TDs going from 9 to 7. Expect Mitchell and Vidal to rise on this news, but not to startable levels. |
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mante' Morrow was waived Monday, Aug. 10.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (knee) did not practice for the second straight day Sunday, Aug. 9.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris was mentioned as 'right there with Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston as our top guys', according to HC Jim Harbaugh on Saturday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: It's clear who the top three wide receivers will be for the Chargers, but the proportion of their roles compared to one another in the new Mike McDaniel offense is uncertain, and subject to change based on how everyone performs once the regular season is underway. Harris is going in the late rounds of drafts, well after Johnston or McConkey even though Harbaugh is including him with them in his assessment. We should have Harris on our late round target list. |
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Free-agent LS Peter Bowden (Packers) was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, July 28. No financial terms were disclosed. The Chargers also released OG Ben Cleveland.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (leg) told the media he is a 'full go' for practice on Tuesday, July 28.
| Footballguys view: McConkey was limited during the offseason program as a result of a hamstring injury. Although it didn't truly seem like it was serious at the time, there was a looming worry that McConkey's start to the season (or at least training camp) would be delayed as a result. Now that he's ready to, FanSided's G.C. Bellchamber believes McConkey should quickly become Los Angeles' primary offensive weapon in Mike McDaniel's YAC-centric scheme. McConkey is being drafted as WR20, a number he's capable of outperforming. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris is expected to be 'a legitimate part of the passing offense' in 2026, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: This has been a consistent drumbeat this offseason - everyone is expecting a breakout season from Harris. The second-year pro has incredible run-after-the-catch skill, something that should serve him well in a Mike McDaniel offense. We like Harris as a WR7 for your fantasy team, and this positive offseason buzz means Fantasy GMs should be considering him a late-round flier. |
Los Angeles Chargers OT Isaiah World (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Friday, July 24.
Link to storyAccording to The Athletic's Daniel Popper, if he can stay healthy, Omarion Hampton has a chance to be one of the best running backs in the league.
| Footballguys view: Popper added, "That is not hyperbole." The Chargers are pairing his skills -- strength, home run speed, physicality -- with one of the most creative run game schemers in football in Mike McDaniel. This partnership could lead to fireworks. If McDaniel can build a top-five offense, Hampton will be an essential part of that process. Hampton is being drafted as RB9 in the second round of fantasy drafts. |
According to The Athletic's Daniel Popper, Ladd McConkey is poised to return to his 2024 levels of production in offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme.
| Footballguys view: McConkey took a step back in his second season, mostly because the Chargers' passing offense struggled overall due to injuries along the offensive line. Keenan Allen also took some opportunities away from McConkey. But McConkey has the skills to operate in some of the same ways Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle did in Miami under McDaniel, who will get McConkey on the move with pre-snap motions and shifts. McConkey will be able to use his route running and speed to create after the catch. Popper added, "He is the No. 1 option in this passing offense." |
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert had an 'uneven' performance throwing the football during minicamp, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: New playcaller Mike McDaniel is challenging Herbert in ways he hasn't been in his pro career. That started with changing the QB's footwork and improving his anticipatory throwing. It will be a process, likely with ups and downs, throughout training camp. The Chargers believe the changes can unlock another level of Herbert, helping him "own the position," McDaniel said. Expectations are high. Herbert is being drafted as QB9 so far this year. |
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton said he is excited to play in offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's system. 'I like it a lot,' Hampton said. 'Really all the running backs like it a lot. Getting in the groove of it, just figuring it out, figuring out the details of it. I feel like it's gonna be super good for us.'
| Footballguys view: McDaniel compared Hampton to HOF Broncos RB Terrell Davis, which is obviously high praise. Like Davis, Hampton has intent and power as a runner - especially when at full speed. Hampton's rookie season was cut short due to injury, but the ability is there for him to be one of the best in the league. Fantasy GMs are over-the-moon already about Hampton, so you'll have to pay up to secure him on your fantasy team. While he might end up being an RB2 with upside this year, Hampton is getting drafted as a low-end RB1. |
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Los Angeles Chargers fourth-round draft choice WR Brenen Thompson signed a four-year contract with the Chargers Thursday, June 18. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Thompson is one of the most explosive skill position players in this draft class. Even though he has a slight frame (165 pounds), Thompson is blazing fast and can cut on a dime. New Chargers OC Mike McDaniel should be able to craft many ways to use Thompson's speed and quickness to attack a defense. The rookie's speed helps to stretch the field while guys like Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston do much of the work in the passing game. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston said he is excited about playing in offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's system because it is similar to what he did during his college career.
| Footballguys view: All Chargers are excited about this offense! Yes, with mandatory minicamps wrapped up around the league, we have entered the 'more fluff' mode of the offseason. All kidding aside, like Omarion Hampton (and others), Johnston should be incredibly excited. McDaniel is a much more dynamic designer than Greg Roman, so the Chargers should look more innovative on offense in 2026. We like Johnston as a WR4/5 for Fantasy GMs this year. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Brenen Thompson (undisclosed) left practice early with a trainer Tuesday, June 16, because of an undisclosed reasons, according to ESPN.com's Kris Rhim.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey reportedly strained his left hamstring during the Chargers' offseason program, but doesn't view it as a significant concern and expects to be ready for training camp, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16.
| Footballguys view: "There's no reason to rush it and really push it and then have another setback, and then you bleed into training camp," McConkey told reporters. After what was perhaps the best rookie wide receiving season in team history, where he finished with 82 receptions, 1,149 yards, and seven touchdowns, McConkey took a step back in year two with lesser totals in almost every major category. He ended the 2025 season with 66 catches, 789 yards, and six touchdowns. Going into year three, he's planning for a bounce-back season. McConkey is being drafted as WR19 this year. |
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert will reportedly throw during all three days of this week's mandatory minicamp after taking multiple days off from throwing during OTAs, according to a source on Tuesday, June 16.
| Footballguys view: Herbert has been adjusting his footwork in an effort to get the ball out quicker, so now it's time to cement the new mind-body connection. This approach by new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will help set up run after catch opportunities and help an offensive line that has potential weakness at both guard spots. |
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