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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chargers | Trey Lance back with Chargers Sat Mar 14, 04:35 PM

Free-agent QB Trey Lance (Chargers) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, March 14, worth as much as $6.75 million, according to sources.

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Chargers | Dalvin Tomlinson signs with LAC Fri Mar 13, 02:08 PM

Free-agent DL Dalvin Tomlinson (Cardinals) signed a one-year, $7.5 million deal with $6 million fully guaranteed on Friday, March 13.

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Chargers | Denzel Perryman agrees to one-year deal Thu Mar 12, 06:33 PM

Free-agent LB Denzel Perryman (Chargers) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, March 12. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Chargers | Keaton Mitchell officially with LAC Thu Mar 12, 02:05 PM

Free-agent RB Keaton Mitchell (Ravens) officially agreed to a two-year, $9.25 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, March 12. The deal includes $5 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $11.25 million.

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Chargers | Keaton Mitchell headed to Chargers Thu Mar 12, 09:06 AM

Free-agent RB Keaton Mitchell (Ravens) agreed to a two-year, $9.25 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, March 12. The deal includes $5 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $11.25 million.

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Chargers | Del'Shawn Phillips re-ups with Bolts Wed Mar 11, 10:50 AM

Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent LB Del'Shawn Phillips agreed to a two-year deal with the Chargers Wednesday, March 11.

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Chargers | Trey Pipkins staying home Tue Mar 10, 11:25 PM

Impending free-agent OL Trey Pipkins (Chargers) reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $10 million to remain with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, March 10. The deal could be worth as much as $12 million if certain incentives are reached.

Chargers | Deane Leonard sticking with LAC Tue Mar 10, 01:43 PM

Impending free-agent CB Deane Leonard (Chargers) reportedly agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, March 10.

Chargers | Cole Strange, LAC reach two-year agreement Mon Mar 9, 09:07 PM

Impending free-agent OG Cole Strange (Dolphins) and the Los Angeles Chargers have reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year, $13 million deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN on Monday, March 9.

Chargers | Charlie Kolar agrees to join LA Chargers Mon Mar 9, 03:21 PM

Impending free-agent TE Charlie Kolar (Ravens) reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year contract with $24.3 million with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, March 9.

Chargers | Bolts signing Alec Ingold Sun Mar 8, 09:13 PM

Free-agent FB Alec Ingold (Dolphins) is signing a two-year, $7.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources.

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Chargers | Jarrod James joins coaching staff of Bolts Sun Mar 8, 06:10 PM

Former Houston Texans offensive assistant coach Jarrod James has been hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as an assistant coach, according to a league source.