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Chargers predicted to win Super Bowl LXI

The Los Angeles Chargers will have the Super Bowl in their backyard a year from now, but there is a chance that the team could be participating in the big game as opposed to watching it on TV. ESPN analyst Seth Walder believes the Chargers could win Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium against the […]

NFL owners win grievance against NFLPA, team report cards

Well, one of the most fun and transparent things to ever come from the NFL has been killed in court. On Friday, the NFL sent out a memo to all 32 NFL teams announcing that the grievance against the NFLPA and its “team report cards” was successful. Per the memo, an arbitrator determined that the […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The hire of Chris O’Leary as defensive coordinator has caught the attention of the NFL (Chargers.com) Chargers cornerback Cam Hart recently heaped a ton of praise for new Ravens HC Jesse Minter (Chargers Wire) Commanders WR Deebo Samuel has […]

Raiders hiring former Chargers HC Mike McCoy as Asst. HC

The Chargers will see a familiar face on the opposing sideline twice this season when they play the Raiders as Las Vegas is reportedly set to hire former Bolts head coach Mike McCoy as their assistant head coach. McCoy spent four seasons at the head of the Chargers and will now serve as a veteran […]

Chargers crack top 10 in new post-Super Bowl power rankings

The Chargers overcame adversity for the entire 2025 season after star left tackle Rashawn Slater was lost for the year before the regular season even arrived. They had to overcome even more adversity with the loss of right tackle Joe Alt following his second ankle injury that led to season-ending surgery. Add in missed time […]

Chargers draft class earns positive grade from analyst

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off of a second consecutive playoff appearance, and part of that is a result of the team’s positive rookie class from the 2025 draft. The Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton, Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris, Oregon defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell, South Carolina outside linebacker Kyle […]

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 free agent tracker as they prepare for the new league year (Chargers.com) Where do the Chargers currently sit in way-too-early 2026 NFL Power Rankings? (Chargers.com) What does Zion Johnson’s new contract projection look like? (Chargers […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ mock draft tracker 3.0 (Chargers.com) The hire of Mike McDaniel as the Chargers OC had Radio Row fired up this past weekend (Chargers.com) The Chargers are a candidate to play in the 2026 NFL season […]

Chargers to hire Rutgers OLB coach as new Asst. DL coach

The Chargers have been steadily hiring new offensive coaches over the past two weeks and on Tuesday it was reported that they’re adding a new name on the defensive staff. Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Bolts are hiring Rutgers outside linebackers coach Julian Campenni as their new assistant defensive line coach. He has spent the […]

Chargers to hire former Dolphins run game specialist Chandler Henley

The Chargers are reportedly adding yet another former Dolphins coach as former Miami run game specialist Chandler Henley is expected to join Los Angeles’ coaching staff, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Henley has spent the past four seasons under Mike McDaniel and he’s got a rather impressive resume in regards to elite running back seasons. […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five key questions for the Chargers this offseason (Chargers.com) What are the Chargers’ odds of appearing in Super Bowl LXI (Chargers.com) The Chargers are hiring another former Dolphins head coach to their staff (Chargers Wire) Could the Chargers really […]

Chargers free agents 2026: Keenan Allen, Khalil Mack headline list

The Chargers had one of the highest totals of available cap space this time last year and still chose to play it somewhat reserved by avoiding any massive free agent contracts. Middle-cost, high-reward signings like running back Najee Harris and Mekhi Becton backfired fiercely, while some of their cheapest signings would up playing larger than […]

Chargers 2026 Mock Draft Roundup 1.0: Trenches, trenches, trenches

Super Bowl LX has officially come and gone which means it’s time to full pivot our attention to free agency and the NFL Draft. On this bright and shiny Monday, let’s take a look at the initial names being mocked to the Chargers across the media landscape at this early point in the draft season. […]

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: What are Justin Herbert’s MVP chances for the 2026 season? (Chargers.com) Which former Chargers coaches have joined Jesse Minter in Baltimore? (Chargers Wire) Keenan Allen is still haunted by a failed fourth-down play from the loss to the Patriots […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Former Chargers quarterback Drew Brees made the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 (Chargers.com) Two former Chargers players will go against each other in this year’s Super Bowl (Chargers Wire) Justin Herbert earned one first-place MVP vote, […]

Bolts Survey: Predict the Super Bowl LX winner

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. With the Super Bowl just days away, it’s time to get everyone on the record. Who […]

Teair Tart’s contract numbers confirmed

Back on January 26th, the Chargers announced they had signed defensive tackle Teair Tart to a new three-year contract extension that will tie the impact defender to the Chargers through the 2028 season. After a little over a week, Tart’s contract details have now been made available via OverTheCap.com. This next season, Tart will only […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers aced their hires for both offensive and defensive coordinator (Chargers.com) Everything you need to know about the 2026 offseason for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Chris O’Leary explains why he took the DC job for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) […]

NFL 2026 offseason dates to know

This year’s Super Bowl is almost here and once the big game has come and gone, the 2026 NFL offseason will officially be underway for all 32 teams. There’s going to be a lot of dead time in the coming months, but thankfully there are events such as free agency and the NFL Draft to […]

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Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Takeaways from Chris O’Leary’s introductory press conference (Chargers.com) Chris O’Leary is “fired up” for the opportunity to call the Chargers defense (Chargers.com) Key dates for Chargers fans to know this offseason (Chargers.com) The Saints just made the Chargers look […]

Chargers land 2 massive trench players in new 2026 mock draft

A Jim Harbaugh team wants to be characterized by their size, strength, and physical nature. That was on display in regards to the team’s defense in 2025 but the offense fell woefully short after losing their best two offensive lineman and the ones who stayed healthy (comparatively) underperforming didn’t help, either. In a new two-round […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how the 2025 Chargers draft class made their impact felt in their first NFL season (Chargers.com) Check out how Donte Jackson finished as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL in 2025 (Chargers.com) Could Quentin Johnston be […]