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Chargers re-sign OL Trevor Penning to 1-year deal

Just before the trade deadline this past season, the Chargers traded for Saints offensive tackle/guard Trevor Penning, sending back a late day-three pick in 2027. Penning never quite found his footing as a starter for the Chargers but he provided value as the team’s swing tackle in heavy personnel packages. That little bit of impact […]

Browns sign former Chargers OG Zion Johnson to 3-year deal

The Chargers will now be in the market for two new offensive guards this offseason. Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, former Bolts left guard Zion Johnson has reached an agreement on a three-year, $49.5 million deal with the Cleveland Browns. Johnson has been with the Chargers the past three seasons, playing both left and right […]

Chargers reach agreement with former Ravens TE Charlie Kolar

The Chargers may have found their next “Harbaugh Guy.” Per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Bolts are signing former Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar to a three-year, $24.3 million deal that makes him the highest-paid blocking tight end in the league. Jim Harbaugh giving out the biggest blocking tight end contract in the league should […]

Chargers are ‘in on’ veteran free agent market, per reports

The Chargers have plenty of needs along both of their offensive and defensive trenches, but that’s not stopping them from doing their due dilligence on this year’s group of free agent wide receivers. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Chargers are one of the notable teams who are “in on” the veteran wide receiver market. […]

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five things to know about new fullback Alec Ingold (Chargers.com) Here’s why Khalil Mack chose the Chargers once again in free agency (Chargers.com) Social media reactions to the Chargers signing fullback Alec Ingold (Chargers Wire) The decision to sign […]

Chargers sign FB Alec Ingold to 2-year, $7.5 million deal

The Chargers continue to add new starters that won’t affect the compensatory pick formula. After the team nabbed center Tyler Biadasz who was released by Washington in late February, the Bolts are now adding former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold who was recent released by Miami. The Chargers are giving Ingold a two-year, $7.5 million deal […]

Chargers sign Khalil Mack to 1-year extension

Veteran Khalil Mack did not wait all that long before making the decision to forego retirement for another year in hopes of chasing a championship with the Chargers. On Saturday evening, the news broke that the Bolts are signing Mack to a one-year extension for a fully-guaranteed $18 million. That number matches the one-year extension […]

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 on why ESPN’s Jordan Reid believes the Chargers could take Kadyn Proctor in this year’s first round (Chargers.com) What is the Chargers’ best-case scenario for this year’s draft? (Chargers.com) Six tight ends the Chargers could sign this […]

Chargers sign C Tyler Biadasz to 3-year, $30 million deal

The Chargers were not willing to wait until the start of free agency to fill one of the team’s biggest holes on the roster. Early Friday morning, NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news of the Bolts signing former Washington and Dallas center Tyler Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million deal. Biadasz was in Los […]

Chargers hosting former WAS C Tyler Biadasz

The Chargers have started their journey to building their squad for the 2026 season and their first order of business is to do their homework on very available center, either in free agency or this year’s draft. On Thursday, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper reported that the Chargers are hosting former Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: What do the releases of Will Dissly and Mekhi Becton mean for the Chargers? (Chargers.com) The Chargers released a trio of players on Wednesday (Chargers.com) Should the Chargers be monitoring the free agency of wideout Mike Evans? (Chargers Wire) […]

Chargers release OG Mekhi Becton, TE Will Dissly

On Wednesday, the Chargers announced the release of three players in offensive guard Mekhi Becton, tight end Will Dissly, and offensive tackle Savion Washington. Reports came out earlier on Wednesday regarding the Bolts “expected to” release Becton in the coming days and it looks like the team didn’t want to wait even 24 more hours […]

Chargers Free Agency Tracker: Rumors, Reports, and Signings

Free agency, along with the start of the new league year, begins on March 11. The Chargers are currently second in the league with available cap space ($88,150,325) behind only the Tennessee Titans and just ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers have 26 players set to be free agents when the new league […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Catch with all the mocks with the Chargers Mock Draft Tracker 6.0 (Chargers.com) Here’s how Joe Hortiz and the front office are preparing for free agency (Chargers.com) Tom Telesco discussed how he would try and address the offensive line […]

Chargers plan to release OG Mekhi Becton

In some notable yet unsurprising news, the Chargers are reportedly set to release offensive guard Mekhi Becton in the coming days, per ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. Becton signed with the Chargers this past offseason after winning a Super Bowl with the Eagles but severely underwhelmed in his lone year out in Los Angeles. Becton […]

Chargers post-combine 7-round mock draft: Bolts double-dip at iOL

The 2026 NFL Combine has come and gone. It’s now time for everyone’s mock drafts to get a facelift as they take into account the latest showcase for the top prospects across the country. After taking in all four days of the event, here’s my first post-combine mock draft. Let’s dive in. Round 1, Pick […]

Chargers could break the bank this offseason

The Los Angeles Chargers are the team to watch in free agency this offseason when it comes to offensive linemen. The biggest free agent in the trenches this offseason is Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, who could reset the market in terms of money for a free agent center. The Athletic insider Daniel Popper believes […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways for the Chargers from the 2026 NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Who were the top standouts at this year’s NFL Combine? (Chargers.com) An AFC North team has been deemed a perfect fit for Khalil Mack (Chargers Wire) Is Vega […]

Chargers could sign Steelers RB in free agency

The Los Angeles Chargers have Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal at the running back position. That should be the two top rushers, but they could benefit from adding a third player to that position group. The Athletic insider Daniel Popper believes the Chargers could look towards signing Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell in free […]

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Vega Ioane and the OL finished up a strong week at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Chargers WRs coach Sanjay Lal was at the NFL Combine checking out more weapons for Justin Herbert (Charger Report) The Chargers remain undecided on […]

2 winners, 1 loser from Day 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft

The final day of the NFL Combine is the best day of the event since it is the best athletes (offensive linemen) that get the chance to finish off the week. The Chargers may end up replacing two, maybe even three, interior offensive lineman from the 2025 starting unit. This was a big day f0r […]

5 players to watch on Day 4 of the 2026 NFL Combine

It’s the final and greatest day of the NFL Combine. The offensive lineman are finally up. Yeah, yeah, the defensive backs, pass rushers, and wide receivers were all super fast and jumped out of the gym. But do you want to REALLY be impressed? Watch a 320-pound lineman jump the same height as some of […]

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Chargers have one position to address immediately in free agency

The Los Angeles Chargers are approaching the NFL’s free agency period, and they have potential to upgrade the roster in a few different areas. The Chargers ranked fourth in the NFL in cap space, behind the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Jets. That’s why ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz believes the Chargers can […]

Chargers may have made mistake with Trevor Penning trade

It’s been nearly four months since the Los Angeles Chargers acquired offensive lineman Trevor Penning in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. The Chargers only had to give up a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft for Penning, but there’s reason to believe Los Angeles fumbled on the trade. Bleacher Report writer Alex […]

4 players to watch on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Combine

It’s time for the defensive and tight ends to take us through day two of this year’s NFL Combine. Below are four players across today’s positions that I believe the Chargers should keep an eye on when they take the field in Indy. CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana Call him undersized at your own risk, but […]