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Dolphins sign ex-Chargers OL Jamaree Salyer

After four seasons with the Chargers, offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer is heading out to the opposite coast to join the Dolphins. The former sixth-round pick out of Georgia has been a consistent and reliable player for the Bolts since joining the team, notably helping fill in for injured starters during the 2022 and 2025 seasons, […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why the Chargers chose to bring back linebacker Denzel Perryman (Chargers.com) How does new running back Keaton Mitchell fit into the Chargers offense? (Chargers.com) Has Joey Bosa’s tenure come to an end in Buffalo after just one season? […]

Chargers re-sign LB Denzel Perryman

The Los Angeles Chargers are adding some continuity on the defensive side of the ball. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Chargers are signing linebacker Denzel Perryman to a one-year deal, bringing him back to Los Angeles for his ninth season with the franchise. Perryman was selected in the second round of the […]

Chargers sign ex-Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell to 2-year deal

The Chargers have been one of the least active teams in the first wave of free agency, choosing mainly to re-sign their in-house targets through Tuesday and Wednesday. But on Thursday morning, several NFL insiders reported that former Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell was signing with the Chargers on a two-year, $9.25 million deal with […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why Del’shawn Phillips was a key signing for the Chargers this offseason (Chargers.com) What Josh Harris and Deane Leonard’s return means for the special teams unit (Chargers.com) An analyst believes the Chargers should trade Quentin Johnston (Chargers Wire) […]

Chargers re-sign special teams trio for

With the start of the new league year beginning this afternoon, the Chargers went ahead and announced all of their recent moves, including one signing that was not announced ahead of time. Per the Chargers, they officially re-signed linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips and cornerback Deane Leonard, but they also announced that long snapper Josh Harris and […]

Chargers re-sign special teams ace Del’Shawn Phillips

The Chargers continue to bring back some of their depth pieces as they’ve agreed to a new two-year deal with linebacker and special-teamer Del’Shawn Phillips. The deal is for $7.5 million but can increase to $10.5 million with incentives. Phillips led the NFL in special teams tackles in his first year with the Chargers and […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s what Cole Strange brings to the Chargers offensive line (Chargers.com) Why Charlie Kolar can thrive in the Chargers offense (Chargers.com) An insider has said the Chargers are no longer interested in trading for wideout A.J. Brown (Chargers Wire) […]

Chargers re-sign OL Trey Pipkins

The Los Angeles Chargers are bringing back some depth for their offensive line. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Chargers are signing offensive lineman Trey Pipkins to a two-year deal worth $10 million. The contract will give Pipkins the opportunity to earn up to $2 million in bonuses. Pipkins, who turns 30 in […]

Cowboys signing former Chargers DT Otito Ogbonnia

Another Chargers free agent has found a new home. Per NFL insider Mike Garafolo, the Cowboys are signing former Chargers defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia to a one-year, $3 million deal. Ogbonnia was the Bolts’ fifth-round pick out of UCLA in 2022. He started 20 games across four years while playing in 42 total contests. While […]

4 remaining free agents the Chargers should pursue

The Chargers made several low-cost move to add offensive players who already have familiarity with Mike McDaniel’s offense (Alec Ingold, Cole Strange) and one of the league’s best blocking tight ends (Charlie Kolar). Only real run game degenerates probably felt joy at these signings, but they were important nonetheless. Now, Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers earned high free agency grades for the signings of Tyler Biadasz and Khalil Mack (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new Chargers fullback Alec Ingold (Chargers.com) The Chargers re-signed OL Trevor Penning to a one-year deal (Chargers […]

Chargers sign former Dolphins OG Cole Strange to 2-year deal

The Chargers are reuniting a former Dolphins offensive lineman with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Bolts are inking offensive guard Cole Strange to a two-year, $13 million deal. With no starting guards on the roster, Strange immediately steps into on of those vacancies, but at that price tag, there’s just […]

Chargers re-sign OL Trevor Penning to 1-year deal

Just before the trade deadline this past season, the Chargers traded for Saints offensive tackle/guard Trevor Penning, sending back a late day-three pick in 2027. Penning never quite found his footing as a starter for the Chargers but he provided value as the team’s swing tackle in heavy personnel packages. That little bit of impact […]

Browns sign former Chargers OG Zion Johnson to 3-year deal

The Chargers will now be in the market for two new offensive guards this offseason. Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, former Bolts left guard Zion Johnson has reached an agreement on a three-year, $49.5 million deal with the Cleveland Browns. Johnson has been with the Chargers the past three seasons, playing both left and right […]

Chargers reach agreement with former Ravens TE Charlie Kolar

The Chargers may have found their next “Harbaugh Guy.” Per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Bolts are signing former Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar to a three-year, $24.3 million deal that makes him the highest-paid blocking tight end in the league. Jim Harbaugh giving out the biggest blocking tight end contract in the league should […]

Chargers are ‘in on’ veteran free agent market, per reports

The Chargers have plenty of needs along both of their offensive and defensive trenches, but that’s not stopping them from doing their due dilligence on this year’s group of free agent wide receivers. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Chargers are one of the notable teams who are “in on” the veteran wide receiver market. […]

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five things to know about new fullback Alec Ingold (Chargers.com) Here’s why Khalil Mack chose the Chargers once again in free agency (Chargers.com) Social media reactions to the Chargers signing fullback Alec Ingold (Chargers Wire) The decision to sign […]

Chargers sign FB Alec Ingold to 2-year, $7.5 million deal

The Chargers continue to add new starters that won’t affect the compensatory pick formula. After the team nabbed center Tyler Biadasz who was released by Washington in late February, the Bolts are now adding former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold who was recent released by Miami. The Chargers are giving Ingold a two-year, $7.5 million deal […]

Chargers sign Khalil Mack to 1-year extension

Veteran Khalil Mack did not wait all that long before making the decision to forego retirement for another year in hopes of chasing a championship with the Chargers. On Saturday evening, the news broke that the Bolts are signing Mack to a one-year extension for a fully-guaranteed $18 million. That number matches the one-year extension […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways on why ESPN’s Jordan Reid believes the Chargers could take Kadyn Proctor in this year’s first round (Chargers.com) What is the Chargers’ best-case scenario for this year’s draft? (Chargers.com) Six tight ends the Chargers could sign this […]

Chargers sign C Tyler Biadasz to 3-year, $30 million deal

The Chargers were not willing to wait until the start of free agency to fill one of the team’s biggest holes on the roster. Early Friday morning, NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news of the Bolts signing former Washington and Dallas center Tyler Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million deal. Biadasz was in Los […]

Chargers hosting former WAS C Tyler Biadasz

The Chargers have started their journey to building their squad for the 2026 season and their first order of business is to do their homework on very available center, either in free agency or this year’s draft. On Thursday, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper reported that the Chargers are hosting former Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: What do the releases of Will Dissly and Mekhi Becton mean for the Chargers? (Chargers.com) The Chargers released a trio of players on Wednesday (Chargers.com) Should the Chargers be monitoring the free agency of wideout Mike Evans? (Chargers Wire) […]

Chargers release OG Mekhi Becton, TE Will Dissly

On Wednesday, the Chargers announced the release of three players in offensive guard Mekhi Becton, tight end Will Dissly, and offensive tackle Savion Washington. Reports came out earlier on Wednesday regarding the Bolts “expected to” release Becton in the coming days and it looks like the team didn’t want to wait even 24 more hours […]