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Chargers QB Justin Herbert gets his Top 100 player ranking
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert should be feeling pretty good about where he lands in the NFL Top 100 ranking list. Herbert clocked in at No. 39 on the list, which is a 17-spot jump from the previous year. This is Herbert’s fifth straight year on the Top 100 list. In previous years, he’s […]
Los Angeles Chargers News: Bolts’ first padded practice this week!
Good morning, Chargers fans! Welcome to another week of training camp for the Bolts! After today’s session, the Chargers will travel to San Diego Tuesday to play in front of a crowd at USD. That practice will also be the team’s first full-padded practice of camp. This day brings a ton of excitement, but also […]
Veteran OL linked to Chargers in training camp free agency
The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping for their offensive line to improve going into the 2026 season. Having Rashaun Slater and Joe Alt return from injury to book in the offensive line will be crucial, but they also need some upgrades on the interior. NFL.com contributor Grant Gordon believes the team could sign former first-round […]
Keenan Allen reunion could still be in the cards for Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready to start training camp, where they will figure out exactly where their roster stands going into the season. The team could seek an additional wide receiver and could call a familiar face in Keenan Allen to return to the team. “General manager Joe Hortiz has never shut the door on […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Jake Slaughter running with 2nd team to begin camp
Good morning, Chargers fans! Through two days of training camp, it’s been more of the same for second-round rookie Jake Slaughter. He spent the majority of the offseason running as the second-team center while also seeing snaps at left guard with the 2s and 3s. In the meantime, free-agent addition Kayode Awosika has remained as […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Kimani Vidal, RB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is third-year running back Kimani Vidal! Let’s get to know him! The Basics Height: 5’8Weight: 215 poundsCollege: TroyExperience: 2 Vidal was born in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended Marietta High School and was a three-star prospect. Despite having the opportunity to play for powerhouse programs such as LSU and […]
Trey Pipkins now amongst rotation at left guard for Chargers
It’s the third day of training camp and we’ve now got a third new face to receive snaps at left guard with the first team. Per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, veteran Trey Pipkins was the starting left guard for the Chargers when the team broke for 11-on-11 drills. Kayode Awosika was the frontrunner through OTAs and […]
Tuli Tuipulotu returns to practice after missing Wednesday
Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu began training camp on Wednesday on the sidelines, working with trainers without his helmet and pads. That came after head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters pre-practice that he expected every player to be on the field to begin camp. Tuipulotu’s rookie deal expires after the 2026 season and it would […]
Chargers legend Bill Ray Smith passed away at 64
The Chargers and the entire fan base is mourning the loss of franchise legend Billy Ray Smith who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 64 after a bout with dementia. In a statement from his family, they said the dementia was CTE-related. “To know Billy Ray was to love Billy Ray. Yes, he […]
Chargers Daily Links: Training Camp Practice #2 Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Chargers training camp report No. 1 has landed! (Chargers.com) Former Chargers LB Billy Ray Smith passed away at 64 (Chargers.com) Justin Herbert showed a level of comfort with his new footwork in the shotgun (Chargers Wire) Did Derwin James […]
Tuli Tuipulotu not participating to open Chargers training camp
Wednesday marked the first training camp practice for the Chargers. Head Jim Harbaugh addressed the media prior to the start of the day’s session and was forthcoming in that he believed every single player on the roster was cleared medically to participate and expected everyone to be on the field. That also included a note […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Justin Eboigbe, DL, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe! Let’s get to know the third-year defender! The Basics Height: 6’5Weight: 292 poundsCollege: AlabamaExperience: 2 Justin Eboigbe hails from Forest Park, Georgia where he earned a consensus four-star ranking from ESPN and was named the 31st-ranked player in the entire country. After his senior […]
Chargers Daily Links: Training Camp Practice #1 Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! Today marks the very first training camp practice for the Chargers of 2026! We’re finally underway on the final stretch until the the start of the regular season! Who are you excited to see at practice? Which position battles are you most excited for? Who are some dark horses on the […]
Chargers release OL Ben Cleveland
On Monday, one day before the Chargers veterans reported to training camp in El Segundo, it was reported that the team had released veteran offensive lineman Ben Cleveland. In February of 2025, Cleveland was arrested and cited for DUI in his home state of Georgia. He plead guilty to the charge on November 4th and […]
Chargers’ Justin Herbert, singer Madison Beer are engaged
Do you hear wedding bells? You do? That’s because love is in the air as the Chargers veterans report to training camp on Tuesday on the back of quarterback Justin Herbert popping the question to girlfriend and pop star Madison Beer. On Tuesday morning, the couple posted a joint instagram announcement with all the types […]
Chargers Daily Links: Veterans report to training camp today!
Good morning, Chargers fans! It’s a great day to be a NFL fan! By the end of today, every single team will be reported for training camp! That, and tomorrow marks the first Chargers training camp practice of the the new season! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five position battles to watch at […]
3 Chargers questions to answer during training camp
Chargers rookies report to training camp this week! It’s time to get excited! Here are three questions I’ll be looking to get answers to when the entire team gets together and things start rolling next week. 1.) Who will win the starting left guard spot? Through OTAs and mandatory minicamps, it has been free-agent signing […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Troy Dye, LB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
The Basics Height: 6’3Weight: 231 poundsCollege: OregonExperience: 6 Troy Dye is a born-and-bred California boy who grew up in Norco, CA and attended Norco High School. There, he was a productive safety, racking up over 200 tackles and five interceptions across his junior and senior seasons. He’d graduate as a three-star prospect who earned First-Team […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Ladd McConkey should bounce back in Mike McDaniel’s offense (Chargers.com) Jamaree Caldwell could be a breakout candidate for the Chargers this year (Chargers.com) The Chargers are a high-stakes team entering the 2026 season (Chargers Wire) Keaton Mitchell is a […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Deane Leonard, CB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is veteran cornerback Deane Leonard! From seventh-round pick to entering his fifth season with the Chargers, let’s get to know him and how he came to be here all the way from Canada! The Basics Height: 6’0Weight: 195 poundsCollege: Ole Miss/CalgaryExperience: 4 Deane Leonard was born and raised in […]
Chargers Daily Links: T-minus 50 days to 2026 regular season kickoff
Good morning, Chargers fans! Can you believe it? There are just 50 days remaining until the start of the 2026 regular season. That’s less than two months and most of that will fly by once training camp gets underway for every team. More rookies are reporting today and the first practice for the Chargers will […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Who is the Chargers’ most important newcomer entering the 2026 season? (Chargers.com) These are some under-the-radar defensive players for the Chargers to keep an eye on in training camp (Chargers Wire) Jesse Minter is already facing the pressures of […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Ben Cleveland, OG, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
It’s time to take a look at veteran guard Ben Cleveland and how he came to be a member of the Chargers! The Basics Height: 6’6Weight: 357 poundsCollege: GeorgiaExperience: 6 Celeveland is a born-and-bred Georgia boy who hails from the town of Toccoa. He starred at Stephens County High School, earning a four-star rating (No. […]
Why Derwin James Jr. is Chargers’ best player
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Derwin James is going into his ninth season with the team in 2026. James has achieved a lot in his career with the Chargers after being the No. 17 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has been an All-Pro in three of the last four seasons, which explains […]
Chargers News: Bears TE Colston Loveland expected to be drafted by Bolts
Good morning, Chargers fans! In a recent interview done on the popular Youtube show Bussin’ With The Boys, Bears tight end Colston Loveland admitted that he thought he was going to be drafted by the Chargers and reunited with his college head coach, Jim Harbaugh. In the end, Loveland never made it all that close […]
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