With the NFL trade deadline looming, the Cleveland Browns’ Week 9 showdown against the New Orleans Saints could shape GM Andrew Berry’s next move. A 5-4 record may keep the roster stable, while a 6-3 win could push Berry to pursue edge help, especially after losing DE Alex Wright and questioning Jared Verse’s play. The Browns have eyed veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who’s been a rotational DE for the struggling Texans, posting 4 QB hits, 2 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in 125 snaps. Houston may entertain offers for Clowney—likely a late‑round pick—if they’re forced into a sell‑off after a loss to the Chargers, making him a potential late‑deadline target for Cleveland.
ESPN analyst Rich Cimini says the New York Jets' head coach Aaron Glenn no longer has a viable path to keep his job after back‑to‑back losses to Miami and the Las Vegas Raiders. With nine games remaining—including a road clash with the Kansas City Chiefs and a home game versus the Buffalo Bills—Cimini predicts the Jets could fall to 2‑8 if those matchups turn into defeats, making the coaching future bleak. While a mid‑season firing remains uncertain, the article notes Glenn's deep Jets history and the mounting pressure as the team faces a daunting schedule against the Chargers and Dolphins.
Jim Harbaugh tells fans that linebacker Khalil Mack wants to stay with the Los Angeles Chargers despite a 0-7 start and looming trade deadline on Nov. 10. Mack, 35, has recorded three tackles and three sacks this season, far below his 2023 peak of 17 sacks, and his future may hinge on GM Joe Hortiz’s decision. The Chargers, also dealing with defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s departure and rumors about edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, face a crucial Week 9 matchup against the Houston Texans that could mark an eighth straight loss. Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert remain confident, but Mack’s status remains uncertain.
The LA Chargers are the only team without a win in the 2026 calendar year. How long will it take them to end their losing streak?
The Rams beat the Chargers 24-9 to sit 4-4, and Pro Football Focus grades highlight an offensive line that dominated. Left guard Steve Avila posts an 86.1 grade without allowing pressure, while right guard Kevin Dotson earns 79.0, his season‑best. Wideout Puka Nacua shines with 11 of 12 catches and 80 yards after the catch. On defense, cornerback Trent McDuffie leads with an 86.6 grade, snagging an interception and recording five stops. linebacker Omar Speights shines in coverage (91.5 grade), and DT Tyler Davis adds two pressures. Notably, Aaron Donald and co. receive low grades, underscoring the depth of contributors in the win.
The Chargers’ 0‑7 start worsens as quarterback Justin Herbert throws his 10th interception in Week 8, highlighting a mismatch with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and head coach Jim Harbaugh’s limited scheming input. Meanwhile OLB Khalil Mack brushes off trade chatter, though ESPN’s Adam Schefter suggests the team might consider moving him. Across the river, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid explains his benching of rookie G Kingsley Suamataia as a private, non‑punitive decision. The article examines the offensive woes in Los Angeles and coaching dynamics on both sides of the AFC rivalry.
The Los Angeles Chargers need to identify the pillars of their roster over the remainder of the season—Elijah Molden has a chance to be one.
The Los Angeles Chargers are not looking to trade edge rushers Khalil Mack or Tuli Tuipulotu, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport told ESPN’s NFL Live. Fellow insider Jeremy Fowler echoed that the Bolts “aren’t sellers” as they head into a bye week hoping for a spark. The note comes as the Chargers sit 0‑7—their worst start since 2000—and fresh off a 24‑9 loss to the Rams. With the trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, head coach Jim Harbaugh faces mounting pressure, but no moves are expected yet.
Monday’s NFL roster moves see the Texans reshuffle the backfield, releasing Deuce Vaughn and adding DT Naquan Jones from the 49ers’ practice squad along with RB Josh Pitsenberger. The Giants drop NT Josh Tupou and bring in RB Eric Gray, while the Ravens swap RB Lucas Scott for QB Austin Reed on their practice squad. Notable releases include the Falcons cutting LB Drake Jackson and the Patriots waiving DB Elliott Davison. Several teams also elevate players from practice squads, such as the Seahawks promoting WR Montorie Foster and T Bobby Hart.
The Los Angeles Rams sit at .500 after two straight wins, but the article argues they still lack a signature victory. Their four losses came to strong opponents (49ers, Broncos, Bills, Cardinals) while the four wins were against teams with a combined 10‑19‑1 record, including a winless Chargers. The Rams’ 22‑point rout of the Giants is praised, yet critics say only a win over a top club—like the Packers on Nov. 25—would truly earn respect. Injuries remain a factor, but potential returns from Myles Garrett and Davante Adams could change the narrative.
The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-7 after a 24-9 loss to the Rams, keeping them winless in the NFL. Coach Jim Harbaugh defended quarterback Justin Herbert and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel despite the slump, but grew testy when The Athletic’s Noah Furtado pressed him on keeping McDaniel as play‑caller. Harbaugh repeatedly deflected, emphasizing focus on the team and “fixing” issues without offering concrete justification. The tense press conference highlights mounting pressure on Harbaugh as the Chargers’ season spirals and media scrutiny intensifies.
Justin Herbert registers his seventh consecutive turnover of the 2026 season, throwing two interceptions and fumbling once against the Rams, but the offensive line largely shields him—Joe Alt earns a near‑elite 89.9 pass‑block grade and Travis Burke posts a team‑high 67.5 run‑block grade. Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II posts a season‑high 52 receiving yards. Defensively, rookie cornerback Isas Waxter leads the team with an 89.0 grade in coverage, while linebacker Troy Dye and safety R.J. Mickens also excel. Despite a strong first‑half defensive showing that holds the Rams to zero first downs, the Chargers manage only nine points and fall short.
The Los Angeles Chargers, now 0-7, add depth by signing former Ravens and Titans cornerback Jalyn Armour‑Davis, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The ex‑Alabama standout, a 2022 fourth‑round pick, played 10 games for Tennessee before a torn Achilles ended his season, but he’s fully recovered. Last year he posted 34 tackles, a tackle for loss and two pass deflections, improving on his modest three‑year NFL production of 22 tackles and two breakups. The move reflects the Chargers’ push to turn around a struggling campaign.
The Rams beat the Chargers 24-9 on Sunday, evening their record at 4-4, and saw undrafted edge rusher Wesley Bailey climb the depth chart. Bailey logged a career‑high 32 snaps, five tackles, a pressure and a strip‑sack in the fourth quarter, proving his value at a league‑minimum deal. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw 54 passes (100% snap rate) but struggled under pressure, while running backs Blake Corum and Kyren Williams combined for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Wideout Puka Nacua reached #9 on the Rams’ all‑time receptions list. The defensive line, including Aaron Donald, filled gaps left by injuries, and the offensive line’s run‑blocking ranked top‑10 in the NFL.
Everyone in the world seems to know the Chargers should be sellers at the deadline (except Joe Hortiz).
The Minnesota Vikings, despite leading the NFC North at 6‑1, suffer a 19‑15 loss and see quarterback Kyler Murray limp with a hamstring injury ahead of Week 9 vs. Buffalo. With the offense now ranked 27th in points, analysts urge a trade for a proven 29‑year‑old QB. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk specifically recommends targeting the Indianapolis Colts’ Daniel Jones, arguing he would boost the Vikings more than a running‑back upgrade. He also suggests exploring Kirk Cousins from the Raiders or Justin Herbert from the Chargers if Jones isn’t available. The piece outlines why a quarterback swap could be vital for a Super Bowl push.
The Chargers quarterback continues to struggle and his team is now 0-7.
Facing a 0-7 start, the Los Angeles Chargers sign cornerback Jalyn Armour‑Davis, a 2022 fourth‑round pick who won a national championship at Alabama and spent his first four NFL years with the Ravens and Titans. Though he has yet to play this season, Armour‑Davis recorded 34 tackles and two passes defended in 11 games for Tennessee last year. The move aims to add physicality to a defense that allows 198.4 passing yards per game (7th‑best) while the offense languishes at a league‑worst 14.1 points per game under coach Jim Harbaugh and QB Justin Herbert. The signing could spark a struggling franchise.
The Los Angeles Chargers fall to the Rams 24-9, earning a “D” from CBS Sports after their seventh straight loss. Despite three red‑zone trips, the Chargers manage only three field goals, while the Rams break a first‑down drought late in the first half. Justin Herbert throws two interceptions, deepening concerns about his fit under head coach Mike McDaniel. Analysts question the offense’s progress after a bye week, and fans are urged to weigh in on the grade. Links to detailed recaps and broader NFL week‑eight coverage are included.
Harbaugh offers little explanation as Chargers' season spirals.
The 49ers could make another defensive line move after acquiring DeForest Buckner. Insider Matt Maiocco explains what it might take to land Khalil Mack.
The Los Angeles Chargers sit 0-7 in November, with quarterback Justin Herbert starting every loss. With three primetime slots left—Monday Night Football vs. a quarterback‑starved Ravens, Sunday Night Football against the Patriots, and Thursday Night Football versus the 49ers—the NFL faces a dilemma: flex those games out or expose viewers to low‑stakes matchups. Flex rules limit changes before Week 12, and Thanksgiving week offers few viable alternatives. The article outlines why the Chargers have become an unwelcome primetime fixture and whether scheduling flexes can salvage the broadcast lineup.
Maybe the Los Angeles Chargers' signing of Jalyn Armour-Davis is just a much needed depth move. But maybe it's not.
Speakeasy host Emmanuel Acho lashes out at Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, claiming the 0-7 rookie’s 5 TDs and 10 interceptions stem from either intentional game‑throwing, a betting interest in opponents, or severe vision problems requiring LASIK. Acho cites Herbert’s “impossible” throws against the Rams and suggests an ophthalmologist check is needed. While analysts like Dan Orlovsky once praised Herbert as a model QB, his current performance has sparked extreme criticism.
As the Los Angeles Chargers continue to sink, moving to 0-7 on the season, it's becoming more apparent by the day that Justin Herbert and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel are a poor fit.