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5 offensive linemen to watch at the 2026 NFL Combine
The NFL Combine is here and the Chargers will be one of the teams watching the offensive line group as closely as possible. With a new center and potentially both guards needing to be replaced before next season, the Bolts will have to do a lot of work on this draft class in hopes of […]
Chargers FA target reportedly received ‘market-setting offer’
The Chargers entered the offseason with a major need at upgrading the center position. Even before Bradley Bozeman’s retirement announcement, the Bolts were going to enter the 2026 with a new center. That was a certainty. Sitting atop this year’s free agent class is one of the game best young centers in Tyler Linderbaum. His […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: 10 prospects for Chargers fans to keep an eye on at this year’s NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons (Chargers.com) Five cornerbacks for the Chargers to watch at this year’s NFL […]
Chargers C Bradley Bozeman announces retirement after 8 seasons
On Monday afternoon, Bradley Bozeman, the Chargers’ starting center over the past two seasons, announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons that also included stints with the Ravens and Panthers. Bozeman joined the Chargers in 2024 after the team hired general manager Joe Hortiz. Bozeman and Hortiz spent time together in Baltimore and […]
Chargers amongst top teams in 2026 projected win totals
Around the media landscape, sportsbooks are dropping their 2026 projected win totals for all 32 NFL teams and, while these are way too early to take super seriously, it’s fun to see how folks are perceiving the league’s landscape at this point in the offseason. Per DraftKings Sportsbook, there are nine teams who they’ve opened […]
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 […]
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 […]
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