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Justin Herbert, Derwin James named among 10 Chargers captains for 2026
On Tuesday, the Chargers announced 10 players who will serve as captains during the 2026 season. Representing the offense are quarterback Justin Herbert, left tackle Rashawn Slater, right tackle Joe Alt, and wide receiver Ladd McConkey. Defensively, you won’t find many finer captains to represent that unit than safety Derwin James and edge rusher Khalil […]
Chargers boost offensive line in latest 2027 NFL mock draft
The Los Angeles Chargers scouting department is beginning to pay more attention to the 2027 NFL Draft class as the college football season is now underway. The draft is still eight months away, but the chargers have a general idea of what needs to be improved going into the 2027 season. Bleacher Report conducted a […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts release 2026 uniform schedule
Good morning, Chargers fans! We finally have our long-awaited uniform schedule for the 2026 season! The Chargers will wear eight (8!) different uniform combinations this year which — without any further research — seems like it should be the most among all 32 NFL teams. Here’s how they break down by game: Powder Blue tops […]
Chargers duo named one of the top PFF pass rush duos in history
The late 2010s were a fun time to watch the Chargers pass rush. Every time Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram were healthy and on the field together, it was a good time. So good, in fact, that the duo was just named as one of Pro Football Focus’ top pass-rushing duo of their platform’s history. […]
Why Quentin Johnston is ‘excited’ about Chargers offense
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston is going into his fourth NFL season, where the hype may be higher than it has ever been before. Johnston and the Chargers have been building momentum all offseason long as they learn from new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who served as head coach of the Miami Dolphins […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts to sign TE Patrick Herbert to practice squad
Good morning, Chargers fans! Per NFL insider Mike Garafolo on Monday, the Chargers are signing former Jaguars tight end Patrick Herbert to the practice squad. And yes, that is the younger brother of Justin Herbert. Just by listening to Patrick speak about football, you can tell he is a good fit with a Jim Harbaugh-led […]
Get the best of Bolts From The Blue on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Bolts From The Blue. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Chargers. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition […]
Chargers sign LB Junior Colson, RB Gregory Desrosiers among 16 players to practice squad
On Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers finally announced their first big round of players signed to the practice squad. In all, 16 players were brought back, including former third-round pick Junior Colson who shined during the preseason. Offensive tackle Laekin Vakalahi is on the Chargers via the International Player Pipeline, which means his place on the […]
Chargers come in at No. 14 in post-cutdown NFL power rankings
Sunday brought with it the initial iterations of all 32 NFL teams. History tells us none of them are set in stone, even for a single day, before changes start occurring all across the league. But in that very moment following the cutdown, ESPN took to updated their power rankings based on the massive day […]
Los Angeles Chargers 53-man roster: Analyzing the initial team, including 2 UDFAs who made it
The Chargers announced their initial 53-man roster around 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening. It came with several notable surprises, including having only two specialists and 11 total offensive linemen. Below is a complete breakdown of the roster along with some analysis on each room. Quarterback (2): Justin Herbert, Trey Lance Even as someone who believes D.J. […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Biggest surprises from the 53-man roster?
Good morning, Chargers fans! The Bolts cut down their roster to 53 players alongside the rest of the NFL on Sunday afternoon. During the process, the team made two trades: Avery Smith to the Seahawks and TeRah Edwards to the Panthers. Both players were guys I personally thought had a great chance of making the […]
Greg DesRosiers Jr. among PFF’s top performers in Chargers vs. Rams
The Chargers were much more competitive this week against the Rams which allowed for more players to shine in what was their final audition for the team before final cuts on Sunday. The starters looked good (outside of that butterfinger moment by Justin Herbert) and that 65-yard touchdown to Quentin Johnston was an excellent way […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Which roster hopeful MUST make the final 53?
Good morning, Chargers fans! Final cuts are a little over two days away with the deadline scheduled for 3:00 p.m. PST on Sunday, August 30th. With that right around the corner, let’s cut to the chase: Which player(s) do you think MUST make the Chargers final roster if there truly is justice in the world. […]
Chargers-Rams Game Recap: D.J. Uiagalelei, Greg DesRosiers Jr. lead inspired effort in loss
The Chargers fell 20-18 to the Rams in a back-and-forth matchup inside SoFi Stadium. Justin Herbert and the majority of the starters got four plays on the night, headlined by a 65-yard touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston. The stars of the night for the Chargers were third-string quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei and running back Greg DesRosiers […]
Chargers vs. Rams Preseason Week 3: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Tonight is the Chargers’ preseason finale. They are back in SoFi Stadium but are considered the away team with the Rams as the home squad. Jim Harbaugh told reporters this week that all starters except for Derwin James and Khalil Mack will see action, meaning we could feasibly see Justin Herbert behind the current starting […]
Chargers QB2 battle should be decided vs. Rams
The Los Angeles Chargers will start Justin Herbert for their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams, but he isn’t expected to play very much. Most of the snaps will go to Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei. Lance and Uiagalelei are fighting for the backup job behind Herbert, and it very well could come down […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Who needs to impress in preseason finale the most?
Good morning, Chargers fans! The Bolts end their 2026 preseason tonight in an exhibition game against the Rams. It’s also the final audition for many players looking to keep their NFL dreams alive. The Chargers have long been a team known for giving hope to undrafted players and there’s several guys currently on the team […]
Rashawn Slater among 5 Chargers to watch vs. the Rams
The preseason finale is already here for the Chargers who just finished up their 20th and final training camp practice on Tuesday. Jim Harbaugh told reporters that starters will see time against the Rams, aside from Derwin James and Khalil Mack. That means Justin Herbert, the starting offensive line, and all of their skill position […]
Junior Colson, Marlowe Wax among PFF’s top Chargers vs. 49ers
It was a much-less exciting game for the Chargers against the 49ers and it all came down to a very undisciplined performance from just about everyone. Unfortunately, some of the worst-graded players on the Chargers in this one were amongst the starters. Right guard Cole Strange — a literal follower of Mike McDaniel from the […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Slater, starting OL to play in preseason finale
Good morning, Chargers fans! On Tuesday, Jim Harbaugh told reporters that the only starters who will not play some amount of snaps against the Rams would be Derwin James and Khalil Mack. If that rings true, then the entire starting offensive line for the Chargers will see their first in-game snaps together on Thursday night. […]
Rashawn Slater returns to practice, participates in 11-on-11
After missing most of the past two weeks, Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater was back at practice on Tuesday. Prior to the day’s session, head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters that Slater would practice in a limited fashion. Normally that means off to the side with a trainer or participating in individual drills only, but […]
Chargers QB Justin Herbert to start preseason finale vs. Rams
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will get a chance to shed some rust off before taking the field for Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Charter side coach John Harbaugh said that Harbaugh will play “about six to nine plays” in the team’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. “Just want […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Trey Pipkins receiving extra looks at left guard
Good morning, Chargers fans! Since the injury to starting center Tyler Biadasz, Jake Slaughter has 100 percent moved to center which took one of the top two candidates out of the battle for the left guard spot. Veteran Kayode Awosika is now the front-runner and would likely be the starter if the team played tomorrow, […]
Chargers roster 2026: Donte Jackson, Alec Ingold, and Brenen Thompson are underrated
It’s probably fair to say that Jim Harbaugh found his usually relentless optimism (Alex Smith recently told me that Harbaugh is the real-life Ted Lasso) a bit tested through the 2025 season. Harbaugh’s Chargers finished the regular season with an 11-6 record despite the leakiest offensive line in the NFL, but the injuries to tackles […]
Chargers-49ers Game Recap: Niners throttle Bolts 41-17
The Chargers may have dominated the 49ers during Tuesday’s joint practice, but that was far from the case when both teams took the field Thursday night. After building up the excitement to watch Justin Herbert inside SoFi Stadium during the month of August, all we got was a quick three-and-out before the starters bowed out. […]
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