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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 […]
Derwin James ranked No.2 among safeties by ESPN
The Chargers’ Derwin James is coming off his second consecutive Second-Team All-Pro selection after another productive season in which he led the defense to another top-five ranking. Those around the league are taking notice, and it’s showing in ESPN’s latest set of safety rankings that debuted on Thursday. Per the anonymous scouts, execs, and coaches […]
Chargers need Rashawn Slater to return to form in 2026
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is chomping at the bit to return to the field after missing the entire 2025 season following a torn patellar tendon. Despite not playing last season, the Chargers offensive tackle was ranked No. 63 on Pro Football Network’s top 100 players list. “The entry of Rashawn Slater onto […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Where do the Chargers rank among the NFL’s best starting lineups? (Chargers.com) What does the Chargers linebacker room look like alongside Daiyan Henley? (Chargers.c0m) These are the biggest questions remaining for the Chargers at each offensive position (Chargers Wire) […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Genesis Smith, S, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is rookie safety Genesis Smith! Let’s get to know this new member of the Chargers secondary! The Basics Height: 6’2Weight: 202 poundsCollege: ArizonaExperience: Rookie Smith is an Arizona native who was born and raised in the city of Chandler. At Hamilton High School, Smith was the definition of a […]
What Chargers QB Justin Herbert needs to truly become elite
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is one of the best players in the league, but there is still a lot of room for growth. Pro Football Network ranked their top 100 players in the league, and Herbert was listed at No. 80, making him the 13th-best quarterback on the list. “Playoff success continues to […]
Ladd McConkey sneaks into ESPN’s top WR rankings
The Chargers have not had top-tier wide receiver play in a number of years but they got a view of a bright future when Ladd McConkey recorded 1,149 yards on 82 receptions to set team rookie records in both categories. Unfortunately year two did not live up to the same hype as the Chargers re-signed […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: These Chargers made Pro Football Network’s top 100 for the 2026 season (Chargers.com) Oronde Gadsden II could be a breakout star this season (Chargers.com) See how high Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ top offensive trio rank amongst their peers […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Marlowe Wax, LB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Lineback Marlowe Wax is up next! Let’s get to know this young defender who flashed in limited snaps last season! The Basics Height: 6’1Weight: 236 poundsCollege: SyracuseExperience: 1 Wax is a Maryland native who starred at both running back and linebacker at Mount St. Joseph High School. He was the No.77 running back in the […]
Chargers OT Joe Alt still commands a lot of respect
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt is coming off a season that was mostly defined by injury. Alt only played in six games for the Chargers last season, but he is still viewed as one of the league’s top players despite only having 22 NFL contests under his belt. Pro Football Network ranked the […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Justin Herbert unsurprisingly landed on ESPN’s annual rankings of the best quarterbacks (Chargers.com) The flexibility of the Chargers defensive line will aid Chris O’Leary’s unit greatly in 2026 (Chargers.com) Under-the-radar Chargers to watch in training camp this year (Chargers […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Logan Taylor, OG, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Next up is 2026 sixth-round pick Logan Taylor! Let’s see how he came to be a NFL draft pick after starting his career up north in Canada! The Basics Height: 6’7Weight: 315 poundsCollege: Virginia/Boston CollegeExperience: Rookie Taylor was born and raised in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia up north in Canada. Originally a soccer player in his […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Joe Alt was ranked as one of the NFL’s top offensive tackles in ESPN’s latest positional rankings (Chargers.com) What will be the Chargers’ biggest position battle during training camp? (Chargers.com) Projecting the starting linebacker room for the Chargers (Chargers […]
Chargers’ Oronde Gadsden earning preseason recognition from scouts, execs
Oronde Gadsden II burst onto the NFL scene with some explosive playmaking ability he flashed as a rookie. He ended the year with 664 yards and three touchdowns on 49 receptions, all marks finishing the year good for fourth on the Chargers. Gadsden’s Week Five performance against the Colts was also historic as he caught […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Amar Johnson, RB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Running back Amar Johnson is up next! Let’s get to know this young running back for the Chargers! The Basics Height: 5’9Weight: 205 poundsCollege: South Dakota SatateExperience: 1 Johnson hails from the state of Missouri where he attended Chaminade College Prep in Creve Coeur. He was a two-time First-Team All-State selection with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why Omarion Hampton could have a special season this year (Chargers.com) Which players will have a breakout season in 2026? (Chargers Wire) Will the Chargers need to spring for a defensive tackle early in the 2027 draft? (Bolt […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Isas Waxter, CB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
Cornerback Isas Waxter is up next in our 90-in-90 series! Let’s get to know him! The Basics Height: 6’1Weight: 201 poundsCollege: VillanovaExperience: 1 Waxter is a New Jersey native and starred at Immaculate Conception High School on both the gridiron and the track. In football, he was a two-time all-conference selection with another first-team all-county […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Cameron Dicker can continue rewriting the record books this season (Chargers.com) What is the Chargers biggest position battle entering training camp? (Chargers.com) Could Jamaree Caldwell be in line for a breakout season in 2026? (Bolt Beat) What will Trevor […]
Los Angeles Chargers Roster: Del’Shawn Phillips, LB, scheme fit, 2026 outlook
The Chargers’ star special teams player is up next! Let’s get to know linebacker and ST ace Del’Shawn Phillips! The Basics Height: 6’2Weight: 230 poundsCollege: IllinoisExperience: 7 Phillips hails from Highland Park, Michigan where he starred as Cass Tech High School. Originally committed to Western Michigan, Phillips was ruled academically ineligible and needed to step […]
Tuli Tuipulotu completely snubbed in top pass rusher rankings
This week, ESPN began the rollout of their annual series that features top-10 rankings for every position in the NFL voted on anonymously by scouts, team executives, and coaches from around the league. It’s one of the best series they put out on the calendar and with it comes the unsurprising discourse about who got […]
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