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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 […]

22 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

22 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

22 days ago | 2 reads

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 […]

23 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

23 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

23 days ago | 1 read

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. […]

23 days ago | 1 read

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, […]

24 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

25 days ago | 4 reads

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 […]

26 days ago | 1 read

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’ […]

26 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

27 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

27 days ago | 2 reads

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 […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

28 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

29 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

29 days ago | 0 reads