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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: 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 […]
PFF grades from Chargers-Patriots: Bolts put up season-worst passing performance vs. NE
Just like last year’s playoff performance, Justin Herbert will now have yet another outing he would like to forget. The Chargers earned a passing team grade of 27.5 against the Patriots, the worst mark of the season and somehow worse than Trey Lance’s performance against the Broncos surrounded by backups. But along with Herbert, it […]
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-Patriots Game Recap: Herbert, offense non-existent in 16-3 season-ending loss
After two very forgettable playoff appearances since quarterback Justin Herbert entered the NFL, the Chargers somehow managed to add to that lackluster postseason resume with another offensive disappearing act on the road in the wild card round. In what may have been one of, if not the worst offensive outing all season long, the Chargers […]
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 NFL Draft order: 1st-round pick finalized with Wild Card exit
Along with the Chargers loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday comes one thing to look forward to: The Chargers’ first-round draft pick in 2026. Now that the Bolts have been eliminated from the playoffs, their draft position is finalized. Here’s the updated draft order after New England’s win over the Chargers. Updated 2026 […]
Chargers AFC playoffs 2026: Bolts eliminated with Wild Card loss to Patriots
The Chargers shut the door on the 2025 season with their 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night of Wild Card Weekend. It’s a disappointment, but not a shock. The Patriots were the second seed in the AFC and were inarguably one of the league’s better teams this season. It’s an incredible […]
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, […]
Chargers vs. Patriots: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Welcome to game day, everyone! The Chargers are in Foxborough tonight to face the No. 2 seed Patriots on the road. It’s the Bolts’ second consecutive playoff appearance under Jim Harbaugh and it’s another opportunity for likes of Justin Herbert and Khalil Mack to record their first career postseason victories. It’s going to be nothing […]
5 Questions w/ Pats Pulpit: Chargers rushing attack could spur upset win
This week, we were joined by Taylor Kyles of our Patriots sister site, Pats Pulpit, to help us preview Sunday’s wildcard matchup against the Chargers. If things continue along the same lines as Saturday’s wild card games, then we could all be in for one heck of a ride on Sunday Night Football. Strap in! […]
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 […]
3 things to watch for in Chargers-Patriots: Can the Offensive line play above themselves for one week?
The Chargers have worked all season to get to this point. They’re back in the playoffs once again with Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh leading the way. But can they find a way to finally get past the first round? Surrounding circumstances tell us it’s going to be a tall task, but those same circumstances […]
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’ […]
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