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Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Could Joey Bosa really be done in the NFL? (Chargers Wire) Elijah Molden being healthy could spell another big season for Derwin James (Bolt Beat) Would Keenan Allen call it a career if neither the Chargers or Rams sign […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: OT/G Branson Taylor
Up next in our 90-in-90 series is offensive lineman Branson Taylor, a sixth-round pick of the Bolts from 2025! The Basics Height: 6’6Weight: 321 poundsCollege: PittsburghExperience: 1 Taylor was one of the highest-rated offensive tackles in the state of Ohio during his senior season at Elyria Catholic. He was named First-Team All-State and was ranked […]
What Chargers need to become a true Super Bowl contender
The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the league’s most successful teams over the past two years, but they don’t have any postseason victories to show for it. The Chargers hope that third time’s the charm when it comes to this core getting the shot at making a deep playoff run. ESPN insider Kris […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from the Chargers offseason program (Chargers.com) This is what Donte Jackson is looking forward to while playing under Chris O’Leary (Chargers.com) Former Charger Joey Bosa could be hanging it up after one season away from the Bolts […]
Chargers announce 2026 public training camp dates
This week, the Chargers announced the dates for all 16 of their training camp practices that will be open to the public. The veterans on the team will report on July 28th, meaning that the team’s first official practice will be on the 29th and yes, it will be open for fans to attend! And […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: S Kendall Williamson
Veteran safety Kendall Williamson is next up in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s get to know him! The Basics Height: 6’0Weight: 203 poundsCollege: StanfordExperience: 3 Williamson is a native of Snellville, Georgia where he starred at Brookwood High School under head coach Phillips Jones. As a senior, he recorded 94 tackles six pass breakups, and four […]
Chargers have one of the most intriguing undrafted free agents
Nadame Tucker isn’t like many undrafted free agents coming into the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers signed Tucker to a deal after the draft knowing that he would be 26 years old by the time he walks into training camp. Some teams could view that as a liability, but the Chargers are taking a different […]
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 announced their 2026 training camp schedule (Chargers.com) Predicting the Chargers’ 53-man roster ahead of training camp (Chargers Wire) Did the Chargers avoid disaster by not going after former Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill? (Bolt Beat) Early signs […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: CB Jeremiah Wilson
Rookie cornerback Jeremiah Wilson is up next in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s get to know him! The Basics Height: 5’10Weight: 185 poundsCollege: Florida State/Houston/SyracuseExperience: Rookie Wilson played his prep ball at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida. He was a three-star recruit and ultimately chose to continue his athletic career at Syracuse over other suitors […]
Chargers have one major position left to resolve
The Los Angeles Chargers are enjoying some downtime with training camp on the horizon, but some players should be looking to get in the best shape of their career. Several members of the Chargers’ roster will be fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster or in the starting lineup. ESPN insider Chris Rim explains […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why Quentin Johnston is excited about his opportunities in Mike McDaniel’s offense (Chargers.com) Which under-the-radar rookie was highlighted recently by ESPN? (Chargers Wire) Several quiet moves made by the Chargers this offseason could pay off in a big […]
NFL announced 2026 joint practice schedule
Every year NFL teams host joint practices during the month of August to help in their preparation for the regular season. Some teams host just one joint practice, some host multiple, and some teams decide to stick to themselves. This year, the Chargers are a part of that first group with just one joint practice […]
Chargers rookies, veteran report dates released
Today begins the Chargers’ first full week off since mandatory minicamp came to an end last Thursday. Everyone is getting some much-deserved time off to rehab and relax ahead of training camp which will come up fast in July. If you have not had a chance to see, the NFL posted the training camp report […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: C Josh Kaltenberger
Josh Kaltenberger was one of the Chargers’ UDFA signings from their 2025! He survived the season with the Bolts and will fight for his place once again in 2026. Let’s get to know this young center in our next 90-in-90 series profile! The Basics Height: 6’6Weight: 308 poundsCollege: Purdue/MarylandExperience: 1 Kaltenberger is a Pennsylvania native […]
Tui Tuipulotu should be next Chargers star to sign extension
The Los Angeles Chargers have had a very transformative offseason as they look to get back towards the mountaintop in 2026. The Chargers have found ways to improve the roster both internally and externally, but they may not be done yet. Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton believes the Chargers should sign linebacker Tui Tuipulotu to […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Three observations from the Chargers’ final day of mandatory minicamp (Chargers.com) The Chargers partnered with Easterseals to host a football event for kids and young adults at The Bolt (Chargers.com) Which under-the-radar rookie for the Chargers was recently highlighted […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Three observations from the final day of Chargers minicamp (Chargers.com) Here’s how Tuli Tuipulotu is approaching contract negotiations with the Chargers (Chargers.com) Chris O’Leary had some high praise for Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still this week (Chargers Wire) Omarion […]
Chargers ink WR Brenen Thompson, completes 2026 rookie class
On Thursday, the Chargers announced that they have put pen to paper with wide receiver Brenen Thompson. Thompson was one of the Bolts’ fourth-round picks this year and his finalized contract officially completes the 2026 rookie class. Thompson, an explosive pass-catcher with blazing speed, was the Chargers’ first of two selections in this year’s fourth […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: DL TeRah Edwards
Defensive tackle TeRah Edwards is next up in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s dive in! The Basics Height: 6’2Weight: 305 poundsCollege: Northwestern/IllinoisExperience: 1 Edwards was a three-star prospect and the 28th-ranked player in the state of Ohio as a senior. He was a standout for Groveport Madison High School, earning First-Team All-OCC, All-District, All-MEtro, and All-Ohio […]
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 how Mike McDaniel has focused on Justin Herbert’s footwork this offseason (Chargers.com) A pair of rookies stood out on the first day of minicamp (Chargers Wire) This Chargers rookie is already turning heads at minicamp (Bolt Beat) Albert […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: CB Rodney Shelley
The Basics Height: 5’11Weight: 180 poundsCollege: Georiga TechExperience: Rookie Shelley was rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals.com coming out of high school. He helped Langston Hughes High School to a 13-2 record and a region championship during his senior year in 2021. His team fell just short of winning a state title, […]
Chargers Injury Update: Ladd McConkey nursing hamstring, calls it ‘not serious’
WR Ladd McConkey When the Chargers took the field for their first of three minicamp practices this week, wideout Ladd McConkey was on the field working through drills for much longer than he had been during recent OTAs. For much of the offseason, McConkey has been off to the side working with trainers. For the […]
Chargers Daily Links: Bolts start minicamp with strong attendance
Good morning, Chargers fans! Per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper, the Chargers were only missing four players on the first during day one of mandatory minicamp. Linebacker Troy Dye was excused for a personal matter, but a trio of offensive linemen — Trey Pipkins, Alex Harkey, and Isaiah World — were all sidelined with respective injuries. […]
Jake Slaughter, Junior Colson among Chargers to watch during mandatory minicamp
Chargers mandatory minicamp gets underway today! Here are six players we’ll be watching closely when the team hits the field! LB Junior Colson Now here is a name that many fans probably have forgot about in stretches over the last year. Colson was a 2024 third-round pick of the Chargers straight out of Jim Harbaugh’s […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: EDGE Garmon Randolph
We’ve got massive edge rusher Garmon Randolph up next in our 90-in-90 series! The Basics Height: 6’8Weight: 260 poundsCollege: BaylorExperience: 1 Randolph played for Jefferson High School (GA) where he played as both a tight end and defensive end for head coach Gene Catchcart. His senior season, Randolph recorded just one sack to go with […]
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