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Chargers linked to Tyler Linderbaum in free agency

The Los Angeles Chargers are in need of improving their interior offensive line and free agency this offseason. The team could also look to improve in the draft, but given the fact that they are a playoff contender, going through free agency is a must. That’s part of the reason why Pro Football Focus writer […]

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the best photos of Tuli Tuipulotu from the 2025 season (Chargers.com) The official 2026 offseason primer for the Los Angeles Chargers (Chargers.com) Jim Harbaugh was seen smiling after watching a big-time prospect win a rep at the […]

Could Chargers trade for Tyreek Hill?

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to improve their team this offseason, and they can do so in a number of different ways. The team could benefit from adding a vertical threat on offense for Justin Herbert to throw to. That’s part of the reason why CBS Sports writer Tyler Sullivan listed the Chargers as […]

Chargers have difficult Odafe Oweh decision coming

The Los Angeles Chargers are at a crossroads when it comes to pass rusher Odafe Oweh. Oweh was acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens in the middle of the season and the team could look to keep him on board for 2026 and beyond. However, he is hitting free agency this offseason and […]

Chargers WR Keenan Allen to play in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend will take place next month in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome from February 13-15. Since the event is taking place out in LA, two NFL players with ties to the city will be participating in this year’s NBA All-Star Celebrity in former USC and current Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra […]

Chargers trio lands amongst NFL’s top 50 pending free agents

The Chargers will have a ton of money to spend this offseason as their potential to reach over $100 million in cap space is high with just a few smart cuts to current contracts. Now that seems like a lot to work with — and it is — but the Bolts also have some in-house […]

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Why the Chargers chose Chris O’Leary as their new defensive coordinator (Chargers.com) Top internet reactions to the Chargers hiring Chris O’Leary as their DC (Chargers.com) PFF believes the Chargers will land this top free agent guard (Chargers Wire) The […]

Chargers hire Western Michigan DC Chris O’leary as new defensive coordinator

On Wednesday afternoon, just hours after his interview with the team, the Chargers announced they are hiring former safeties coach and Western Michigan defensive coordinator to call their defense for 2026 and beyond. O’Leary was hired by Jim Harbaugh to his initial staff in 2024 and quickly made waves in his first season with LA. […]

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why the Chargers chose Chris O’Leary to be their next defensive coordinator (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new DC Chris O’Leary (Chargers.com) The NFL world reacted to the Chargers hiring Chris O’Leary as their new DC (Chargers […]

Chargers hiring former Dolphins OL coach Butch Barry

On Wednesday morning, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported that the Chargers are set to hire former Dolphins offensive line coach Butch Barry to the same position. Barry has been the offensive line coach under Mike McDaniel each of the past three seasons and it looks like the latter believes that continuity will serve the Bolts […]

Chargers draft impactful DT in Daniel Jeremiah’s 1st mock of the year

We’re two weeks away from the official start of the 2026 NFL offseason and the Chargers have already been paired with a number of top defensive tackle prospects in this year’s draft class. Now I know the consensus seems to be that the Chargers HAVE TO draft a new center or guard in the first […]

Chargers to interview Broncos Asst. HC Jim Leonhard for DC opening

One of the hottest names who has risen up the coaching ranks in recent years is former Broncos safety and current assistant head coach Jim Leonhard. Leonhard has been with the Broncos the past two seasons where he has also held the roles of defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator. Leonhard starred for […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: What is Mike McDaniel’s vision for Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense? (Chargers.com) Why did Mike McDaniel choose the Chargers over head coach opportunities? (Chargers.com) PFF named the Chargers’ breakout candidate for the 2026 season (Chargers Wire) The Chargers […]

Chargers defensive lineman earns praise from analyst

The Los Angeles Chargers had one of the best defenses in the NFL this past season as Jesse Minter led the group to the number five overall unit in the league. Minter became the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, but there are still a number of players that could stand out for the team […]

Chargers interview trio of in-house names for defensive coordinator

On Monday, the Chargers announced on Monday that they had completed a trio of interviews with in-house coaches for their defensive coordinator opening. They were outside linebackers/edge rushers coach Dylan Roney, safeties coach Adam Fuller, and defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale. Roney finished his second season with the Chargers after following Jim Harbaugh out to […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Why Mike McDaniel and the Chargers are a perfect fit (Chargers.com) Here’s why extending Teair Tart was an easy call for the Chargers (Chargers.com) The Chargers interviewed two more names for their defensive coordinator opening (Chargers Wire) The Chargers […]

Chargers sign DT Teair Tart to 3-year extension

On Monday, just hours after the Chargers announced the official hiring of Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator, the team announced another signing with one of their best defenders from the 2025 season. Per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, the Chargers are inking defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year deal worth up to $37.5 million. […]

Chargers make it official with new OC Mike McDaniel

The Chargers have finally made it official with their own unique announcement regarding their new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. After about a week since the initial reports that the Bolts were expected to hire McDaniel to replace Greg Roman, the social media team dropped a snippet from a video with McDaniel wearing the powder blue […]

Philip Rivers pulls out of Bills HC search

On Monday morning, multiple NFL insiders reported that former Chargers quarterback Phillips Rivers has pulled out of consideration for the Bills’ head coach search after interviewing with the team this past week. Rivers came out of retirement this season to join the Colts and help them make a late playoff push, the Indy went 0-3 […]

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers interviewed Aubrey Pleasant for their defensive coordinator opening over the weekend (Chargers.com) Five things to know about Aubrey Pleasant, a potential DC candidate for the Chargers (Chargers.com) PFF laid out potential landing spots other than LA for […]

Chargers interview Rams’ Aubrey Pleasant for DC position

On Saturday morning, the Chargers announced they have completed an interview with Rams assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Pleasant has been with the Rams since 2023 and previously spent a four-year stint in LA coaching cornerbacks. Both Rams stints sandwich a two-year stretch where Pleasant […]

Should Chargers trade WR Quentin Johnston?

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quinton Johnston is in an interesting position going into the offseason. Johnston, a first-round pick out of TCU, struggled at the beginning of his career. However, he has picked things up with improvements year-over-year. Even though he is getting better, the Chargers could end up deciding to move on from […]

Mike McDaniel called off Bills interview in Florida

The Mike McDaniel situation continues with another chapter. On Saturday morning, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported that Mike McDaniel called off his meeting with the Bills in Florida on Friday and he’s officially withdrawn his name from Buffalo’s head coach search. At the same time, Russini notes that McDaniel is still in the running for the […]

Chargers complete interview with former Ravens DC Zach Orr

A day after completing an interview with former Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, the Chargers officially announced they have completed another interview, this time with former Ravens DC Zach Orr. Orr has called the Ravens defense the past two seasons following the hire of Mike MacDonald to the Seahawks. In 2024, his first as a […]