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Chargers | WR Ladd McConkey (ribs) did not practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 02:46 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (ribs) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Chargers | WR McConkey not practicing Wednesday Wed Sep 16, 04:40 PM
Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said WR Ladd McConkey (rib) will not practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Missing practice on Wednesday is not a great start to the week of preparation. After losing to the Cardinals in Week 1, the Chargers are hoping for a different result against the Raiders in Week 2. Rib injuries come down to pain tolerance, so we'll have to see if McConkey gets any work by Friday at the latest. It's so thin at the position, the Chargers signed WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Tuesday. |
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Chargers | Marquez Valdez-Scantling signed Wed Sep 16, 01:49 AM
The Chargers are signing veteran WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling -- a new speedy weapon for Justin Herbert and OC Mike McDaniel.
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Chargers | WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith placed on IR Wed Sep 16, 01:49 AM
Wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith injured his hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, and he's going to be out of action for at least the next month as a result. The Chargers placed Lambert-Smith on injured reserve on Tuesday.
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey's Week 2 status uncertain Mon Sep 14, 04:44 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is dealing with a rib injury, and he'll be monitored throughout the week. His status is up in the air against the Raiders in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: McConkey led the team with seven targets, five catches, 83 yards, and a touchdown before leaving Sunday's loss to the Chargers after absorbing a hard hit. As previously noted, injuries limited him last year, so we'll have to hope that this isn't anything that will sideline him for long or keep him from performing at his best. |
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Chargers | Ladd McConkey used as clear No. 1 receiver, leaves game with chest injury Sun Sep 13, 08:00 PM
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey led the team with seven targets, five catches, 83 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a chest injury after absorbing a hard hit. Coach Jim Harbaugh said he has no update on McConkey.
| Footballguys view: McConkey's role in the offense was everything fantasy teams could have hoped for even though the Chargers offense underperformed against an underwhelming Cardinals defense. Injuries limited him last year, so we'll have to hope that this isn't anything that will sideline him for long or keep him from performing at his best. |
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Keaton Mitchell and Brenen Thompson will both play in Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 07:31 PM
Keaton Mitchell and Brenen Thompson, both limited on Wednesday and Thursday, were upgraded to full participants on Friday's practice and removed from the final injury report.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell is expected to be in a change-of-pace role behind Omarion Hampton. He's an explosive playmaker who can find a path to fantasy relevance on efficiency over volume, but is just a wait-and-see bench stash in Week 1. Thompson's 4.26-second 40-yard dash at this year's combine led all wide receiver prospects, generating excitement about his role in a Justin Herbert offense. There are a lot of mouths to feed in Los Angeles, and Thompson could be on the outside looking in. He's worth a stash in deep leagues, but he doesn't belong anywhere near Week 1 lineups. |
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Chargers | Charlie Kolar listed as TE1 on initial depth chart Tue Sep 8, 02:12 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Charlie Kolar was listed as the TE1 on the team's Week 1 depth chart ahead of their matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, according to the team's website.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today's Andrew Harbaugh suggests, Kolar being listed as TE1 could make him a sneaky tight end play in lineups in Week 1. The team also has Oronde Gadsden II and David Njoku at the position. All three are likely to see time, but Kolar's skills as a blocker are likely to keep him on the field more. It's too early to consider him a fantasy asset, but he's a player to watch. |
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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 story Chargers | Bolts add six to practice squad Tue Sep 1, 12:22 AM
Free-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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Chargers | Denzel Perryman placed on IR Mon Aug 31, 05:08 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 31.
Link to storyDenzel Perryman player page
Chargers | Bolts reduce roster Sun Aug 30, 09:55 PM
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 story Chargers | Bolts part with Jaret Patterson Sun Aug 30, 09:54 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Jaret Patterson was released Sunday, Aug. 30.
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Chargers | Bolts receive draft pick from Carolina Sun Aug 30, 07:58 PM
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 story Chargers | Bolts trade TeRah Edwards to Carolina Sun Aug 30, 07:32 PM
Los 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 story Chargers | Greg Desrosiers will not make team Sun Aug 30, 05:23 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. was waived Sunday, Aug. 30, according to a source.
Link to story Chargers | DJ Uiagalelei off roster Sun Aug 30, 04:17 PM
Los 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 story Chargers | Branson Taylor starting season on IR Sun Aug 30, 03:37 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OG Branson Taylor (undisclosed) will start the regular season on the short-term Reserve/Injured list, according to a source.
Link to story Chargers | Avery Smith traded Sun Aug 30, 03:06 PM
Los 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 story Chargers | Jerand Bradley waived by Bolts Sun Aug 30, 02:01 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Jerand Bradley has been waived Sunday, Aug. 30, according to a source.
Link to story Chargers | Justin Herbert makes most of short night Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
Los 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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Chargers | Long TD for Quentin Johnston Thu Aug 27, 11:14 PM
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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Chargers | Keaton Mitchell missing time Wed Aug 26, 06:29 PM
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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Chargers | Luke Grimm waived with injury settlement Tue Aug 25, 06:06 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Luke Grimm was waived with an injury settlement, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to story Chargers | Tyler Biadasz officially placed on IR Sun Aug 23, 01:18 PM
Updating 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 story Chargers | Rashawn Slater back on field Sat Aug 22, 02:09 PM
Los 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. |
Chargers | Branson Taylor departs with injury Fri Aug 21, 02:16 AM
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 story Chargers | Tyler Biadasz could miss season Fri Aug 21, 02:05 AM
Los 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 story Chargers | Quick night for Ladd McConkey Thu Aug 20, 11:55 PM
Los 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 story Chargers | Four touches for Keaton Mitchell Thu Aug 20, 11:02 PM
Los 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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Chargers | Light workload for Omarion Hampton Thu Aug 20, 10:43 PM
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 story Chargers | Brief appearance for Justin Herbert Thu Aug 20, 10:38 PM
Los 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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Chargers | Luke Grimm moved to IR Thu Aug 20, 06:18 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Luke Grimm (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 20, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Chargers | Liam Clifford joins Chargers Wed Aug 19, 04:14 PM
Free-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 story Chargers | Tyler Biadasz has damage to ACL Wed Aug 19, 10:48 AM
Updating 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 story Chargers | Tyler Biadasz expected to be out Wed Aug 19, 10:09 AM
Updating 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. |
Chargers | Tyler Biadasz carted off with apparent leg injury Tue Aug 18, 04:53 PM
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. |
Chargers | Four grabs for KeAndre Lambert-Smith Fri Aug 14, 01:58 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith caught four passes (on six targets) for 58 yards against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Chargers | Oronde Gadsden II snags two passes Thu Aug 13, 09:37 PM
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 story Chargers | Rashawn Slater still out Tue Aug 11, 01:05 AM
Los 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 story Chargers | Andre Carter II signed by Bolts Mon Aug 10, 08:44 PM
Free-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 | McDaniel splashes cold water on Omarion Hampton's outlook Mon Aug 10, 04:35 PM
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. |
Chargers | Mante' Morrow off roster Mon Aug 10, 01:08 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mante' Morrow was waived Monday, Aug. 10.
Link to story Chargers | Rashawn Slater not practicing Sun Aug 9, 09:13 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (knee) did not practice for the second straight day Sunday, Aug. 9.
Link to story Chargers | Tre Harris 'right there with top guys' Sun Aug 9, 01:31 PM
Los 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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Chargers | LAC signs Peter Bowden to deal Tue Jul 28, 04:58 PM
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 story Chargers | Ladd McConkey is 'full go' for start of camp Tue Jul 28, 03:04 PM
Los 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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Chargers | Bolts counting on Tre Harris Sat Jul 25, 01:20 PM
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. |
Chargers | Isaiah World placed on NFI list Fri Jul 24, 04:51 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Isaiah World (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Friday, July 24.
Link to story Chargers | Could Omarion Hampton be among the best RBs in the NFL? Mon Jul 20, 02:43 PM
According 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. |