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Chargers S Derwin James, LB Del’Shawn Phillips earn 2nd-Team All-Pro honors

On Saturday morning, the Associated Press announced their 2025 NFL All-Pro teams and the Los Angeles Chargers landed a pair of players on the second team in safety Derwin James and linebacker/special-teamer Del’Shawn Phillips. James was named to the All-Pro team as a slot cornerback, his second consecutive honor at that position. He ended the […]

Poll: Are the Chargers getting better heading into the postseason?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into the playoffs, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Patriots prediction thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Thursday (Chargers.com) Here’s why the Chargers believe they have a championship defense (Chargers.com) Who has the advantage in this week’s wild card matchup? (C The Chargers could take advantage of the Ravens’ […]

Chargers-Patriots Injury Report: RB Omarion Hampton questionable vs. NE

Final Update: The Chargers have posted their final injury designations for this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots and it’s headlined by running back Omarion Hampton who is listed as questionable. Offensive tackle Austin Deculus, edge rusher Bud Dupree, tight end/fullback Tucker Fisk, safety Elijah Molden, and linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips were all listed as […]

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’ injury report from Wednesday (Chargers.com) Three matchups to watch in this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots (Chargers Wire) Jim Harbaugh recently spoke on his brother’s firing from the Ravens (Chargers Wire) Could this […]

Chargers make major upgrade with sizable OL prospect in new 2026 mock

The Chargers tried to get bigger up front on the offensive line by signing former Eagles offensive guard Mekhi Becton. That decision floundered and the 2025 campaign has been the worst season of Becton’s career. Per Pro Football Focus, Becton ranks 79th among 81 qualifying offensive guards after the regular season. His overall grade of […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: How Justin Herbert’s toughness willed the Chargers to the playoffs (Chargers.com) Five Chargers-Patriots stats to know before this weekend’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) What are the Chargers’ current odds to win this year’s Super Bowl? (Chargers Wire) Jesse Minter’s […]

Chargers re-sign WR Luke Grimm to practice squad

On Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers announced the signing if wide receiver Luke Grimm to the practice squad. Grimm re-joins the Chargers as a former member of the team’s initial 2025 free agent haul this past offseason. In a corresponding move, the Chargers released tight end Tanner McLachlan. Grimm played collegiately at the University of Kansas […]

Chargers sign former Ravens OL Ben Cleveland

On Monday, the Chargers announced the signing of former Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland to their practice squad. The 2021 third-round pick out of Georgia has spent most of the past five seasons with the Ravens before being released on January 1st following a return from a three-game suspension. Over his first two seasons in […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Monday’s press conferences for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about this week’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) The Chargers signed a former Ravens offensive guard after he was released from Baltimore (Chargers Wire) Mike Vrabel […]

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 will face the Patriots on Sunday Night Football in the wild card round (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ regular season finale (Chargers.com) Check out all the information you need to tune in to this weekend’s playoff […]

Chargers updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round pick after Week 18

The Chargers are looking toward the NFL playoffs, and their draft position won’t be completely finalized until they either are eliminated in the postseason or win the Super Bowl. But the conclusion of the regular season did crystallize the draft order for the teams that were eliminated from postseason contention. Heading into Week 18, the […]

Chargers to face Patriots in Wild Card round

The Los Angeles Chargers are finishing the regular season in the loss column with a 19-3 loss against the Denver Broncos inside Empower Field at Mile High. With the loss, the Chargers finished the regular season with an 11-6 record, giving them the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture. This means they will […]

LA Chargers vs. Denver Broncos Week 18 game discussion

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos, January 4, 2025, 1:25 p.m. PT Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers are closing out the regular season with a divisional showdown against the Broncos. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread for […]

Justin Herbert among Chargers Week 18 inactives vs. Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Chargers have clinched a playoff spot, so they are opting to sit a few of their key players against the Broncos. Defensive back Elijah Molden (hamstring), defensive back Derwin James Jr., running […]

Chargers-Broncos Injury Report: Omarion Hampton won’t play in Denver

Final Update: The Chargers have dropped their final injury report of the regular season and they’ve immediately ruled out two players in running back Omarion Hampton and cornerback Nikko Reed. Two players were named doubtful in offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer and safety Elijah Molden. There’s a handful of questionable players as well in center Bradley […]