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Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Keep tabs on all the coaches being interviewed for the Chargers opening at offensive coordinator (Chargers.com) Tuli Tuipulotu and Derwin James were named to PFWA’s All-AFC Team (Chargers.com) Who would be the perfect first-round draft pick for the Chargers […]

Chargers complete OC interview with Brian Callahan

The Chargers announced on Friday that they have completed an interview with former Bengals offensive coordinator and Titans head coach Brian Callahan. Callahan called the offense under Cincy head coach Zac Taylor from 2019 to 2023. After being hired by Tennessee, Callahan last a little over a year before being ousted by the Titans. Before […]

Chargers complete OC interview with QBs coach Shane Day

The Chargers announced on Thrusday that they’ve completed a second interview with an in-house candidate as quarterbacks coach Shane Day was given a look for the team’s offensive coordinator opening. Day has never once held the title of offensive coordinator in his career but he’s been integral in the development of several of the NFL’s […]

LBs coach NaVorro Bowman stepping away from Chargers

The Chargers made rightful changes to their offensive staff this week by firing offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin. With the team also expecting to lose defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to one of the NFL’s nine vacant head coach openings, there’s going to be a handful of new faces in prominent […]

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 from Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz speaking to the media (Chargers.com) Chargers completed an interview with Shane Day for their OC opening (Chargers.com) NaVorro Bowman is leaving the Chargers to spend more time with his family (Chargers […]

Chargers complete OC interview with pass game coordinator Marcus Brady

On Thursday morning, the Chargers announced that they had completed an interview with passing game coordinator Marcus Brady for their vacant offensive coordinator position. Brady joined the Chargers in 2024 as part of Jim Harbaugh’s initial staff and has held the same position his entire tenure. Brady was hired alongside former offensive coordinator Greg Roman […]

Chargers among best NFL rookie classes

The Los Angeles Chargers are disappointed after their playoff elimination against the New England Patriots, but that shouldn’t take away from the accomplishments they made throughout the season. One of the bigger triumphs for the Chargers came with the rookie class, which came in at No. 8 in ESPN writer Aaron Schatz’s ranking. “The Chargers’ […]

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 Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater are ready to hit the ground running this offseason (Chargers.com) ESPN believes the Chargers had a top-10 rookie class in terms of impact this season (Chargers.com) These Chargers were the top five […]

Jesse Minter completes HC interview with Ravens

Over the past few days following the end to the Chargers’ 2025 season, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been requested to interview with every single team that is currently searching for a new head coach outside of the Steelers. On Wednesday, the Baltimore Ravens were the most recent team to announce they had completely an […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers signed 14 players to reserve/future contracts (Chargers.com) Greg Roman and Mike Devlin out after a rough year for offense, offensive line (Chargers.com) Justin Herbert’s teammates were swift in his defense after another playoff bummer (Bolt Beat) Five […]

Chargers sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts

Just a day after players returned to The Bolt for locker clean out day, the Chargers announced a list of 14 players they are signing to reserve/future contracts. The most notable names on the list are receiver Dalevon Campbell, tight end Tanner McLachlan, and running back Amar Johnson. The other 10 players include longsnapper Peter […]

Chargers to retain Asst. OL coach Nick Hardwick

The Chargers wasted little time in making their first coaching change following the loss to the Patriots. Per the team, offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin are both being relieved of duties just two days after the offense scored three points in their second consecutive loss in the postseason. However, it […]

Chargers fire OC Greg Roman

The Los Angeles Chargers are making a change to their coaching staff following their elimination in the playoffs at the hands of the New England Patriots. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapaport, the Chargers are firing offensive coordinator Greg Roman after two years with the team. The news comes after the team scored just […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Khalil Mack will take a step back and ponder his future after losing another playoff game (Chargers.com) The Chargers officially hold the 22nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft (Chargers.com) Social media reactions to the Chargers’ loss to the […]

Jesse Minter receiving major interest for head coach vacancies around NFL

Chargers fans at one point probably thought that the 2024 season would be the only year with Jesse Minter as defensive coordinator after he led the Bolts to the league’s top scoring defense. However, wound up sticking with Los Angeles for one more season, but it looks like that may end up being all she […]

Chargers Daily Links: End of season grief thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! I truly don’t have the words after last night’s loss to the Patriots. An elite performance by the defense was completely overshadowed by a worst-case scenario for Justin Herbert and the offense. I’ve spent so much time on social media since the game end that I simply feel that anything else […]

Chargers eliminated from playoffs after loss vs. Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers are heading back to the West Coast empty-handed after a 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots inside Gillette Stadium. The Chargers just couldn’t get much going on offense all game long, and it bit them in the butt in the end. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 19 of 31 passes […]

LA Chargers vs. New England Patriots Wild Card game discussion

Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots, January 11, 2025, 5:15 p.m. PT Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass. Broadcast: NBC, Peacock The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the playoffs with a matchup against the Patriots for a shot at getting a step closer to the Super Bowl. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]

Chargers reveal inactives for Wild Card matchup vs. Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Wild Card matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Chargers had rookie running back Omarion Hampton listed as questionable on the injury report with an ankle injury, but he is good to go for Los Angeles. Cornerback Isas Waxter, defensive back Kendall Williamson, […]