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The key to the Chargers making a deep playoff run
The Los Angeles Chargers have made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, but they found themselves losing in the first round in consecutive years to the Houston Texans and New England Patriots. The Chargers are hoping for different fortunes in the 2026 season, but it will likely come down to the health […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Recalling our favorite Drew Brees moments
Good morning, Chargers fans! Quarterback Drew Brees was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend and while he spent the majority of his career with the Saints, he still spent five seasons in San Diego where he threw for over 12,000 yards and 80 touchdowns while starting 58 games. Over […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Justin Eboigbe hype is real
Good morning, Chargers fans! Thursday brought with it the first day of full pads for the Bolts. Normally on this day, the defense has the better performance over the offense as it’s just easier to flip that switch in regards to full contact, and that’s exactly what happened with Chris O’Leary’s unit. One of the […]
Chargers EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu in full pads, making plays
Chargers pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu has had a slow ramp-up period to begin training camp. He has mainly partook in individual drills before working off to the side with trainers. It has been everyone’s guess on whether or not this was due to a physical ailment or if Tuli has not been comfortable with putting […]
Latest RB deals will have drastic effect on Omarion Hampton’s future extension
This week in the NFL has been stuffed with new contracts being handed out to the league’s best. Specifically, the running back position has been getting PAID. Early Thursday morning, it was reported that the Colts and Jonathan Taylor agreed to a new two-year, $44 million extension. This came on the heels of the Falcons […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: No Rashawn Slater injury update a good thing
Good morning, Chargers fans! On Tuesday, we watched Rashawn Slater exit practice following an 11-on-11 period and remain on the sideline for the remainder of the day after eventually leaving the medical tent. This looked bad in the moment, but luckily Slater seemed to have been fine, even going far as to participate fully in […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Trey Pipkins, OL, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is veteran offensive lineman Trey Pipkins! Will the seven-year veteran find his way back into the starting lineup for the Chargers this year? Let’s take a look at his chances! Basic Info Height: 6’6Weight: 307College: Sioux FallsExperience: 7 A native of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Pipkins starred on the offensive […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Can UDFA CB Avery Smith be LAC’s next UDFA gem?
Good morning, Chargers fans! UDFA rookie cornerback Avery Smith has been turning heads in training camp thus far with multiple standout days. He had the chance to learn behind former first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell while at Toledo and that mentorship seems to be paying off early in the pros. It’s still very early, but this […]
Rashawn Slater enters medical tent after 11-on-11 period
Update 12:37 p.m. PT: Slater was seen taking part in the team’s post-practice workout. As of now, it seems like he stayed out of practice for precautionary reasons which is very reassuring. If there was even a remote chance he was legitimately injured, I think it’s safe to say he would not have participated in […]
Justin Herbert earns highest ranking yet in NFL Top 100
Justin Herbert has always been highly-respected by his peers in the NFL, but that respect looks to have taken a sharp turn upwards with his latest placement in the 2026 NFL Top 100 rankings. This week, Herbert was unveiled as No. 39, his highest ranking of his six-year career and a big jump from No. […]
Can Mike McDaniel truly unlock Chargers offense?
One of the big changes the Los Angeles Chargers are undergoing for the upcoming season is at the offensive coordinator spot on the coaching staff. Greg Roman is out, and Mike McDaniel is in after spending the last four years as the Miami Dolphins head coach. McDaniel was let go by the Dolphins after failing […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts’ LG competition kicks back to original duo
Good morning, Chargers fans! On day one of training camp, the Chargers had Kayode Awosika and Jake Slaughter rotate in and out at left guard with the first team. The names rotated in over the next four days were all different, but Monday’s session brought with it a reload back to the duo of Awosika […]
Chargers QB Justin Herbert gets his Top 100 player ranking
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert should be feeling pretty good about where he lands in the NFL Top 100 ranking list. Herbert clocked in at No. 39 on the list, which is a 17-spot jump from the previous year. This is Herbert’s fifth straight year on the Top 100 list. In previous years, he’s […]
Los Angeles Chargers News: Bolts’ first padded practice this week!
Good morning, Chargers fans! Welcome to another week of training camp for the Bolts! After today’s session, the Chargers will travel to San Diego Tuesday to play in front of a crowd at USD. That practice will also be the team’s first full-padded practice of camp. This day brings a ton of excitement, but also […]
Veteran OL linked to Chargers in training camp free agency
The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping for their offensive line to improve going into the 2026 season. Having Rashaun Slater and Joe Alt return from injury to book in the offensive line will be crucial, but they also need some upgrades on the interior. NFL.com contributor Grant Gordon believes the team could sign former first-round […]
Keenan Allen reunion could still be in the cards for Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready to start training camp, where they will figure out exactly where their roster stands going into the season. The team could seek an additional wide receiver and could call a familiar face in Keenan Allen to return to the team. “General manager Joe Hortiz has never shut the door on […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Jake Slaughter running with 2nd team to begin camp
Good morning, Chargers fans! Through two days of training camp, it’s been more of the same for second-round rookie Jake Slaughter. He spent the majority of the offseason running as the second-team center while also seeing snaps at left guard with the 2s and 3s. In the meantime, free-agent addition Kayode Awosika has remained as […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Kimani Vidal, RB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is third-year running back Kimani Vidal! Let’s get to know him! The Basics Height: 5’8Weight: 215 poundsCollege: TroyExperience: 2 Vidal was born in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended Marietta High School and was a three-star prospect. Despite having the opportunity to play for powerhouse programs such as LSU and […]
Trey Pipkins now amongst rotation at left guard for Chargers
It’s the third day of training camp and we’ve now got a third new face to receive snaps at left guard with the first team. Per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, veteran Trey Pipkins was the starting left guard for the Chargers when the team broke for 11-on-11 drills. Kayode Awosika was the frontrunner through OTAs and […]
Tuli Tuipulotu returns to practice after missing Wednesday
Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu began training camp on Wednesday on the sidelines, working with trainers without his helmet and pads. That came after head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters pre-practice that he expected every player to be on the field to begin camp. Tuipulotu’s rookie deal expires after the 2026 season and it would […]
Chargers legend Bill Ray Smith passed away at 64
The Chargers and the entire fan base is mourning the loss of franchise legend Billy Ray Smith who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 64 after a bout with dementia. In a statement from his family, they said the dementia was CTE-related. “To know Billy Ray was to love Billy Ray. Yes, he […]
Chargers Daily Links: Training Camp Practice #2 Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Chargers training camp report No. 1 has landed! (Chargers.com) Former Chargers LB Billy Ray Smith passed away at 64 (Chargers.com) Justin Herbert showed a level of comfort with his new footwork in the shotgun (Chargers Wire) Did Derwin James […]
Tuli Tuipulotu not participating to open Chargers training camp
Wednesday marked the first training camp practice for the Chargers. Head Jim Harbaugh addressed the media prior to the start of the day’s session and was forthcoming in that he believed every single player on the roster was cleared medically to participate and expected everyone to be on the field. That also included a note […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Justin Eboigbe, DL, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe! Let’s get to know the third-year defender! The Basics Height: 6’5Weight: 292 poundsCollege: AlabamaExperience: 2 Justin Eboigbe hails from Forest Park, Georgia where he earned a consensus four-star ranking from ESPN and was named the 31st-ranked player in the entire country. After his senior […]
Chargers Daily Links: Training Camp Practice #1 Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! Today marks the very first training camp practice for the Chargers of 2026! We’re finally underway on the final stretch until the the start of the regular season! Who are you excited to see at practice? Which position battles are you most excited for? Who are some dark horses on the […]
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