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Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Who was chosen as the Chargers’ most under-appreciated player by NFL.com? (Chargers.com) Six takeaways from the first week of Chargers OTAs (Chargers Wire) The Chargers sent a clear message to Trey Pipkins with a recent UDFA contract (Bolt Beat) […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: CB Avery Smith
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is cornerback Avery Smith! Let’s dive in! The Basics Height: 5’10Weight: 196College: ToledoExperience: Rookie Smith is a native of East Point, Georgia and starred at Riverwood High School. He was a three-star prospect and earned Regional Player of the Year honors after accumulating over 4,000 yards of offense and […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Daiyan Henley is looking to make another jump with his game entering year four (Chargers.com) Predicting the Chargers record in 2026 (Chargers Wire) The signing of Tyler Biadasz is already paying off without him playing a down (Bolt Beat) […]
4 Chargers position battles that get underway in OTAs
Justin Herbert returned in time for OTAs this and Chargers have now begun their next step of the offseason calendar. Helmets are on and the team is ramping up their activity and preparation Defensive Tackle This offseason, the Chargers added veteran nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to the defensive tackle room. He’s a bonafide run-stopper with […]
Chargers CB Donte Jackson deserves more love, says analyst
The Los Angeles Chargers have one of the best secondaries in the league with Derwin James leading the way. James is the focal point of the secondary, but there are some really solid players around him that don’t get as much love as the All-Pro safety. Among those defensive backs is veteran cornerback Donte Jackson, […]
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 how Derwin James and other Chargers reacted to the safety’s massive contract extension (Chargers.com) Three observations from the first day of OTAs for Justin Herbert and the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five storylines worth watching as the Bolts get OTAs […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: TE Jerand Bradley
Next up, we have the wide receiver-turned-tight end Jerand Bradley, another undrafted free agent signed by the Chargers after this year’s draft! Let’s dive on in! The Basics Height: 6’5Weight: 241College: Kansas State, Boston College, Texas TechExperience: Rookie Bradley played for DeSoto High School in Texas as a senior where he was ranked as the […]
Chargers make Derwin James NFL’s highest-paid safety once more
On Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers announced that veteran safety Derwin James was signed to a three-year, $75.6 million contract extension that once again makes him the highest-paid safety in the NFL. The deal also includes $57.5 million in guaranteed money and will tie James to the Chargers through the 2020 season. James is coming off […]
Chargers Daily Links: Derwin James appreciation thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! Derwin James was rewarded once again by the Chargers with a multi-year extension on Tuesday afternoon that made him the NFL’s highest-paid safety for the second time in his career. It’s obviously well-deserved so let’s use this thread to discuss just how much we love both the player and person that […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: RB Greg Desrosiers Jr.
The train keeps on rolling! Next up in our 90-in-90 series is Chargers rookie running back Greg Desroisiers Jr.! The Basics Height: 5’11Weight: 200College: UMass/Louisville/MemphisExperience: Rookie Desroisiers comes from Lawrence, Massachusetss where he starred at Belmont High School. His first collegiate stop was at the University of Louisville where he spent two seasons and made […]
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 why Oronde Gadsden II is the Chargers’ best-kept secret in 2026 (Chargers.com) Which move of the offseason did ESPN say was the best for the Chargers? (Chargers.com) ESPN tabbed this as the Chargers’ worst offseason move (Chargers Wire) […]
Chargers’ Omarion Hampton could have breakout 2026 season
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is entering his second season in the league with high expectations after a disappointing rookie campaign that was highlighted by injuries. Hampton, the No. 22 overall pick out of North Carolina, played in just nine games during the 2025 season due to an ankle injury, limiting him to […]
Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers recently promoted several coaches on their staff (Chargers.com) NFL analysts recently predicted what the Chargers final record will be in 2026 (Chargers Wire) This Chargers breakout candidate is flying under the league’s radar (Bolt Beat) Justin Herbert […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: C Jacob Spomer
Next up in our 90-in-90 series is Chargers center Jacob Spomer! The Basics Height: 6’3Weight: 290 poundsCollege: Fresno StateExperience: Rookie Spomer hails from Brentwood, California where he starred at Liberty High School, earning All-Area honors as a senior. Before landing at Fresno State, Spomer spent two seasons at Diablo Valley Junior College. He earned all-conference […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: What are the top road games for the Chargers this season? (Chargers.com) Justin Herbert has been absent from the Chargers voluntary sessions (Chargers Wire) Mike Elston told reporters that Teair Tart could play “wider” up front this season, giving […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how David Njoku believes he fits into the Chargers offense (Chargers.com) David Njoku recently spoke on his decision to sign with the Chargers (Chargers Wire) This is looking to be the most tantalizing matchup on the Chargers 2026 […]
Los Angeles Chargers 90-in-90: OT Isaiah World
Hello everyone and welcome back to another round of Chargers 90-in-90s! This is an annual tradition where we strive to bring you a quick screenshot of every player currently on the Chargers roster! Of course there could be a number of players to come and go over the next few months, but that’s not going […]
Oronde Gadsden II is the Chargers’ best-kept secret
I think I can, without a doubt, say that second-year tight end Oronde Gadsden II is one of the most exciting Chargers fans are looking forward to watching in 2026 after a great rookie season. He became a dangerous weapon for Justin Herbert once he cemented himself in the team’s starting lineup and will once […]
Can Chargers QB Justin Herbert win MVP?
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is entering his seventh season with the team and it could be his best one yet. Herbert has made it to the playoffs in three of the last four years, but has not pulled out a win quite yet. This could be the year where that drought changes. The […]
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 NFL created the Chargers 2026 regular season schedule (Chargers.com) Eight takeaways from the Chargers 2026 schedule (Chargers Wire) Has Joe Hortiz given the Chargers a sneaky advantage over the AFC West? (Bolt Beat) Mike McDaniel is […]
Chargers 2026 game-by-game prediction after schedule release
The Los Angeles Chargers have their 17 games laid out on a platter for the 2026 season and it’s going to be a challenge to qualify for the playoffs for the third year in a row. However, given where the team stands and how the schedule played out, there is a chance the team could […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why the Chargers have some of the top games on the 2026 NFL schedule (Chargers.com) What are the Chargers’ win probability for each game this season? (Chargers Wire) Eli Manning finally came clean about what turned him off […]
Chargers announce preseason schedule
A day after we got the Chargers full 2026 regular season schedule, we now have their three-game preseason schedule to go with it. The Chargers will play two games at SoFi Stadium and one away contest. First, they travel to Houston to face the Texans on August 13th with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. PT. […]
Analyzing the Chargers 2026 schedule: Predictions, trap games, and more
The 2026 schedule release has come and gone. Now it’s time to analyze the upcoming slate and see just well the Chargers fared this year. Let’s dive right in. Are there any obvious trap games? Honestly? Not really. When I look at the schedule, I see a lot of hard games that are obviously hard. […]
Chargers may have unluckiest 2026 schedule
The Los Angeles Chargers now know what their 2026 schedule looks like, and it’s safe to say the schedule gods weren’t shining down on the Bolts. The Chargers will face off against four teams coming off their bye, which is tied for the most in the NFL next to the Philadelphia Eagles. In Week 6, […]
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