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Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers recently announced their new hires on the coaching staff (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new pass game specialist Adam Gase (Chargers.com) What is the opening win total projection for the Chargers in 2026? (Chargers Wire) The […]

Chargers cannot afford to mess up in free agency

The Los Angeles Chargers are figuring out exactly what to do with their team as free agency is approaching in the next couple of weeks. The team has more cap room than most in the league, and that will allow them to be the favorite to sign many free agents that the team needs on […]

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Mike McDaniel hire means Tyreek Hill could sign with Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to upgrade their offense in many ways this offseason. The team is still struggling to figure out exactly what the wide receiver corps looks like. Ladd McConkey is the leader in the slot, and Tre Harris is someone to watch as a second-year pro, but there are a lot […]

Chargers announce slate of new coaches joining staff for 2026

On Friday, the Chargers officially announced the hires of eight new coaches who will be joining the staff for the 2026 season. They are Butch Barry (offensive line), Julian Campenni (assistant defensive line), Rob Everett (offensive assistant), Adam Gase (pass game specialist), Chandler Henley (tight ends), Denzel Martin (assistant outside linebackers), Max McCaffrey (running backs), […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Why did Daniel Jeremiah have the Chargers selecting a tight end in his latest first-round mock? (Chargers.com) 10 prospects to watch at this year’s NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Five guards the Chargers should consider signing in free agency (Chargers Wire) […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: See which Chargers quarterbacks made Bleacher Report’s Top 99 all-time rankings (Chargers.com) The Chargers made a massive donation to Lulu’s Place (Chargers.com) Experts believe Zion Johnson’s best fit would be with a division rival (Chargers Wire) Should the Chargers […]

Zion Johnson named Chargers player who could use a fresh start

If there was any kind of bright spot along the interior of the offensive line in 2025, it was that Zion Johnson took a step forward as a run blocker. He was one of the best in the NFL, in fact, but that did not matter when those playing around him were consistently amongst the […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the latest mock draft tracker for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Why NFL insiders believe Mike McDaniel can take Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense to the next level (Chargers.com) Is Odafe Oweh a candidate for the franchise tag? […]

Experts pick best free agent fits for Odafe Oweh, Khalil Mack

Until the new league year starts and we begin to find out where all the most notable free agents will land for the 2026 season, we’re going to be hearing a ton about predictions and best fits. New from ESPN, three current Chargers have landed on ESPN’s list of the top 50 2026 free agents. […]

Daniel Jeremiah pairs standout TE w/ Chargers in new 2026 mock

The Chargers are in need of trench “weapons” this offseason, not the usual weapons we’ve come to pair with the word in receivers, running backs, etc. However, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah believes there still may be a place for one more traditional weapon in the new Chargers offense under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. In Jeremiah’s […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five things to know about the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine (Chargers.com) NFL analysts predict the 2026 landing place for Odafe Oweh (Charges Wire) The Chargers should re-sign Benjamin St-Juste to reinforce their depth for 2026 (Bolt Beat) J.C. Jackson […]

Chargers to hire former Steelers LBs coach Denzel Martin as Asst. LBs coach

This past Sunday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Chargers are hiring former Steelers outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin to be their new assistant linebackers coach under Sean Spence. Martin has been with Pittsburgh under Mike Tomlin since the 2016 season and has worked with notable players such as T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and […]

Chargers to hire former NFL LB Sean Spence as LBs coach

The Chargers have finally found their replacement for NaVorro Bowman as their linebackers coach. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Bolts are hiring former Steelers, Titans, and Colts linebacker Sean Spence to fill the role following Bowman stepping away to spend more time with his family, including his son who is a top high-school basketball […]

Chargers predicted to win Super Bowl LXI

The Los Angeles Chargers will have the Super Bowl in their backyard a year from now, but there is a chance that the team could be participating in the big game as opposed to watching it on TV. ESPN analyst Seth Walder believes the Chargers could win Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium against the […]

NFL owners win grievance against NFLPA, team report cards

Well, one of the most fun and transparent things to ever come from the NFL has been killed in court. On Friday, the NFL sent out a memo to all 32 NFL teams announcing that the grievance against the NFLPA and its “team report cards” was successful. Per the memo, an arbitrator determined that the […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The hire of Chris O’Leary as defensive coordinator has caught the attention of the NFL (Chargers.com) Chargers cornerback Cam Hart recently heaped a ton of praise for new Ravens HC Jesse Minter (Chargers Wire) Commanders WR Deebo Samuel has […]

Raiders hiring former Chargers HC Mike McCoy as Asst. HC

The Chargers will see a familiar face on the opposing sideline twice this season when they play the Raiders as Las Vegas is reportedly set to hire former Bolts head coach Mike McCoy as their assistant head coach. McCoy spent four seasons at the head of the Chargers and will now serve as a veteran […]

Chargers crack top 10 in new post-Super Bowl power rankings

The Chargers overcame adversity for the entire 2025 season after star left tackle Rashawn Slater was lost for the year before the regular season even arrived. They had to overcome even more adversity with the loss of right tackle Joe Alt following his second ankle injury that led to season-ending surgery. Add in missed time […]

Chargers draft class earns positive grade from analyst

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off of a second consecutive playoff appearance, and part of that is a result of the team’s positive rookie class from the 2025 draft. The Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton, Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris, Oregon defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell, South Carolina outside linebacker Kyle […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers free agent tracker as they prepare for the new league year (Chargers.com) Where do the Chargers currently sit in way-too-early 2026 NFL Power Rankings? (Chargers.com) What does Zion Johnson’s new contract projection look like? (Chargers […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ mock draft tracker 3.0 (Chargers.com) The hire of Mike McDaniel as the Chargers OC had Radio Row fired up this past weekend (Chargers.com) The Chargers are a candidate to play in the 2026 NFL season […]

Chargers to hire Rutgers OLB coach as new Asst. DL coach

The Chargers have been steadily hiring new offensive coaches over the past two weeks and on Tuesday it was reported that they’re adding a new name on the defensive staff. Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Bolts are hiring Rutgers outside linebackers coach Julian Campenni as their new assistant defensive line coach. He has spent the […]

Chargers to hire former Dolphins run game specialist Chandler Henley

The Chargers are reportedly adding yet another former Dolphins coach as former Miami run game specialist Chandler Henley is expected to join Los Angeles’ coaching staff, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Henley has spent the past four seasons under Mike McDaniel and he’s got a rather impressive resume in regards to elite running back seasons. […]