Chargers center Bradley Bozeman announces retirement after 8 NFL seasons By Elliott Teaford February 23, 2026 at 4:32 p.m. Bozeman, 31, started 33 of 34 regular-season games and two AFC wild-card playoff games during...
Chargers mock draft 2026: ‘Dynamic’ TE Kenyon Sadiq could be 1st-round pick By Elliott Teaford February 23, 2026 at 7:59 p.m. Addressing key needs on the offensive line are likely to come in the later rounds...
Chargers add 8 new assistant coaches to Jim Harbaugh’s staff By Elliott Teaford February 20, 2026 at 4:29 p.m. The new additions include offensive line coach Butch Barry, replacing Mike Devlin, and linebackers coach...
Chargers lose OL Zion Johnson, agree with TE Charlie Kolar By Elliott Teaford March 9, 2026 at 9:23 p.m. The free agent frenzy opens for the Chargers with a key departure and an important...
Chargers free agency primer: Needs to address after re-signing Khalil Mack By Elliott Teaford March 9, 2026 at 3:34 p.m. GM Joe Hortiz has made several important signings already, but there is still plenty of...
Chargers, former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold agree to multi-year contract By Apress March 9, 2026 at 3:29 p.m. The deal is reportedly for two years and worth up to $7.5 million. Ingold played...
Khalil Mack reportedly returning to Chargers on 1-year, $18M deal By Staff And News Service Reports March 8, 2026 at 3:46 a.m. With the nine-time Pro Bowl linebacker and defensive tackle Teair Tart both back in the...
Chargers sign C Tyler Biadasz in bid to strengthen offensive line By Elliott Teaford March 6, 2026 at 2:27 p.m. Biadasz, a Pro Bowl selection in 2022 with the Dallas Cowboys, will replace Bradley Bozeman,...
Chargers release OL Mekhi Becton, save $9.7 million in cap space By Elliott Teaford March 4, 2026 at 2:48 p.m. Revamping their interior offensive line is a top priority for the Chargers entering free agency...
Report: Chargers pass rusher Khalil Mack plans to play again in 2026 By Elliott Teaford March 2, 2026 at 4:46 p.m. NFL.com, citing unnamed sources, reported that the future Hall of Fame pass rusher plans to...
Chargers offseason primer: New DC Chris O’Leary up for the challenge By Elliott Teaford February 11, 2026 at 3:59 p.m. There are plenty of tough decisions ahead on the defense, including whether they can re-sign...
Chargers offseason primer: Offense and Justin Herbert need help By Elliott Teaford February 11, 2026 at 3:53 p.m. “It’s our responsibility to get up to his level, and we’re continually striving to do...
Chargers’ injury-plagued 2025 season was both a success and a failure By Elliott Teaford February 9, 2026 at 7:50 p.m. Injuries to key players, including Justin Herbert and Rashawn Slater, were factors in Coach Jim...
Chargers DC Chris O’Leary calls homecoming ‘a no-brainer’ By Elliott Teaford February 3, 2026 at 11:02 p.m. The new defensive coordinator, who was the team’s safeties coach in 2024, takes over for...
Chargers hire Chris O’Leary as their new defensive coordinator By Elliott Teaford January 28, 2026 at 9:49 p.m. O’Leary, who was the Chargers’ safeties coach in 2024, replaces Jesse Minter, who left last...
Chargers OC Mike McDaniel seeks to unlock Justin Herbert’s full potential By Elliott Teaford January 27, 2026 at 2:47 p.m. The Chargers’ new offensive coordinator stresses the importance of “taking a little off (Herbert’s) plate,”...
Chargers officially hire Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator By Elliott Teaford January 26, 2026 at 4:43 p.m. McDaniel will be tasked with unlocking the full potential of quarterback Justin Herbert, who was...
Chargers’ defensive coordinator Jesse Minter hired as Ravens’ head coach By Elliott Teaford January 22, 2026 at 4:42 p.m. Minter, 42, got his start as an NFL assistant coach with the Ravens, spending four...
Tom Krasovic: Mike McDaniel a compelling choice as Chargers’ new offensive coordinator By Tom Krasovic January 22, 2026 at 10:02 p.m. Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins' former head coach, can refresh an offense that looked behind the...
Reports: Chargers expected to hire Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator By Elliott Teaford January 20, 2026 at 8:07 p.m. McDaniel who was 35-33 in four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach, replaces Greg...
Tom Krasovic: Bills fire coach, bringing back memories of Martyball’s end in San Diego By Tom Krasovic January 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. So painful were the respective signature moments of each defeat in a divisional playoff game,...
Chargers need ‘fresh start to stimulate new direction,’ Jim Harbaugh says By Elliott Teaford January 15, 2026 at 6:21 p.m. Harbaugh, GM Joe Hortiz acknowledge letting QB Justin Herbert down by not surrounding him with...
Chargers fire offensive coordinator Greg Roman, offensive line coach Mike Devlin By Elliott Teaford January 13, 2026 at 4:48 p.m. The moves come two days after the Chargers, with a makeshift offensive line, managed just...
Swanson: Pain and appreciation for Chargers after wild-card loss By Mirjam Swanson January 13, 2026 at 6:45 a.m. This latest playoff loss was not what Coach Jim Harbaugh or quarterback Justin Herbert had...
Chargers review: QB Justin Herbert needed help, but didn’t get it Sunday By Elliott Teaford January 13, 2026 at 6:59 a.m. He looked spent physically and emotionally after the Chargers’ 16-3 loss to the Patriots in...
Tom Krasovic: Justin Herbert can’t avoid the reckoning in Chargers’ playoff loss By Tom Krasovic January 13, 2026 at 9:09 a.m. A bad offensive line will poison the quarterback every time.
Chargers’ offense fizzles in AFC wild-card loss to Patriots By Elliott Teaford January 12, 2026 at 6:11 a.m. Justin Herbert finishes 19 of 31 for 159 yards and is the Chargers’ leading rusher...
Nick Canepa’s Report Card: Chargers fail, flail in playoff loss to Patriots By Nick Canepa January 12, 2026 at 5:34 a.m. Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday night's 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots...
Chargers confident in AFC wild-card playoff return By Elliott Teaford January 10, 2026 at 9:49 p.m. “I know everything we’ve got right here is enough to get the job done,” Chargers...
Chargers at Patriots: Who has the edge in the AFC wild-card game? By Elliott Teaford January 10, 2026 at 9:36 p.m. What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a...
Chargers’ major injuries couldn’t stop their playoff push By Elliott Teaford January 9, 2026 at 2:39 p.m. Losing Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt and Najee Harris for the season challenged the Chargers to...
Chargers prepared to face Patriots QB Drake Maye at his best on Sunday By Elliott Teaford January 8, 2026 at 2:41 p.m. Playing against the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, among others recently, should have the Chargers primed to...
Chargers’ offensive line welcomes Jamaree Salyer back at left tackle By Elliott Teaford January 7, 2026 at 4:17 p.m. The Chargers could team Salyer with left guard Zion Johnson, center Bradley Bozeman, right guard...
Former Charger Rolf Benirschke takes helm of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s board of trustees By Karen Kucher January 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The former NFL kicker and son of Dr. Kurt Benirschke has been elected chair of...
Chargers review: Will resting key players pay off in Sunday’s wild-card game? By Elliott Teaford January 5, 2026 at 2:37 p.m. The seventh-seeded Chargers’ defensive depth could be a factor against the rejuvenated and second-seeded Patriots...
Chargers’ Khalil Mack says playoff ‘possibilities are endless’ By Elliott Teaford January 5, 2026 at 12:11 a.m. It starts with one victory for the outside linebacker, who is 0-5 in playoff games,...
Tom Krasovic: Chargers’ playoff seeding is less daunting than it looks By Tom Krasovic January 4, 2026 at 9:51 p.m. Here are two big reasons why.
Chargers rest starters in regular-season finale loss to Broncos By Elliott Teaford January 5, 2026 at 12:20 a.m. With Justin Herbert among several starters sitting, Trey Lance and the Chargers lose 19-3 and...
Nick Canepa’s Report Card: Chargers get mixed grades in regular-season finale By Nick Canepa January 4, 2026 at 6:08 p.m. Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday's 19-3 loss to the Broncos in Denver.
Chargers prioritize health for regular-season finale vs. Broncos By Elliott Teaford January 3, 2026 at 7:12 p.m. While Denver aims for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, the Chargers are...
Chargers at Denver Broncos: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford January 3, 2026 at 7:05 p.m. What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a...
Chargers’ Zion Johnson has been a welcome everyday presence By Elliott Teaford January 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The energetic starting left guard with a dedicated routine has played every snap this season...
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert gets an MVP endorsement By Elliott Teaford January 2, 2026 at 3:33 a.m. "In terms of Justin and what he’s had to deal with this year, I think...
Chargers QB Trey Lance ‘super excited’ to start for Justin Herbert By Elliott Teaford December 31, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. The backup quarterback, who was a first-round draft pick in 2021, has made only five...
Tom Krasovic: Chargers wise to sit bruised, battered Justin Herbert against Broncos By Tom Krasovic December 30, 2025 at 8:09 p.m. Sunday's regular-season finale has no bearing on the Chargers' postseason plans.
Justin Herbert will not play in Chargers’ regular-season finale vs. Broncos By Elliott Teaford December 29, 2025 at 4:17 p.m. Trey Lance will start on Sunday and DJ Ulagalelei will be the backup as the...
Chargers review: Plenty of work to be done before playoffs begin By Elliott Teaford December 29, 2025 at 2:03 a.m. “It comes down to us and what we do, not what they do,” Chargers linebacker...
Alexander: Chargers disappoint a crowd that was pretty much all theirs By Jim Alexander January 8, 2026 at 11:28 a.m. The fans showed up and made plenty of noise, but Houston assured that the Chargers...
Nick Canepa’s Report Card: Chargers O-line, receivers, special teams all get Fs By Nick Canepa December 27, 2025 at 5:52 p.m. Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Saturday's 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans at SoFi...
Chargers fall short against Texans By Elliott Teaford December 29, 2025 at 9:39 a.m. The Chargers miss opportunities, including a chance to play for AFC West title, digging an...
Chargers and Justin Herbert have a lot to prove against Texans By Elliott Teaford December 26, 2025 at 8:46 p.m. “Sure hope so,” the quarterback said when asked if he learned any valuable lessons after...
Chargers vs. Houston Texans: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford December 26, 2025 at 8:47 p.m. What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a...
Chargers turn to Troy Dye after Denzel Perryman’s suspension is upheld By Elliott Teaford December 26, 2025 at 5:05 a.m. Perryman was penalized for unnecessary roughness and then suspended two games for a helmet-to-helmet tackle...
QB Justin Herbert among 5 Chargers picked for Pro Bowl Games By Elliott Teaford December 23, 2025 at 4:49 p.m. Offensive tackle Joe Alt, kicker Cameron Dicker, safety Derwin James Jr. and outside linebacker Tuli...
Tom Krasovic: Bobby Beathard and Bobby Ross would have admired these Chargers By Tom Krasovic December 23, 2025 at 3:21 p.m. Chargers are rugged on defense, opportunistic on offense — and headed to the playoffs.
Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman suspended by NFL for 2 games By Elliott Teaford December 22, 2025 at 9:02 p.m. The league banned him for “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health...
Chargers’ defense makes halftime adjustments to get necessary results By Elliott Teaford December 22, 2025 at 2:50 a.m. The unit held a players-only meeting in the locker room during the break then held...
Nick Canepa’s Report Card: Chargers pull A’s in win over ‘Big D’ By Nick Canepa December 21, 2025 at 4:07 p.m. Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.
Justin Herbert, Chargers rout Cowboys, edge closer to playoffs By Elliott Teaford December 22, 2025 at 2:45 a.m. Herbert directs scoring drives on their first four possessions and five of their first six...
Tom Krasovic: Dean Spanos has improved as a football boss. Jerry Jones? Not so much By Tom Krasovic December 21, 2025 at 5:39 a.m. Chargers’ bosses have outshined Cowboys owner of late.
Chargers focused on beating Cowboys, not playoff-clinching scenarios By Elliott Teaford December 20, 2025 at 4:38 p.m. “Win,” head coach Jim Harbaugh says of Sunday’s matchup. “I know the scenarios are win...
Chargers at Dallas Cowboys: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford December 20, 2025 at 4:40 p.m. What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a...
Chargers’ special teams play must continue to be special in stretch run By Elliott Teaford December 19, 2025 at 4:19 p.m. Cameron Dicker, who has been named the AFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week twice...
Swanson: Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers flex their physicality By Mirjam Swanson December 18, 2025 at 2:58 p.m. The veteran coach who promised a “relentless,” “physical” team has his hard-charging, no-chill Chargers on...
Chargers flipped their pass-to-run ratio during 3-game winning streak By Elliott Teaford December 18, 2025 at 2:32 p.m. “I would say there was definitely a little bit of a mindset shift moving into...
Chargers next challenge? Slowing down Cowboys QB Dak Prescott By Elliott Teaford December 17, 2025 at 3:39 p.m. “He’s just really good at everything,” Coach Jim Harbaugh says. “There’s an awareness that he...
Chargers review: Is their defense playoff-ready after beating Chiefs? By Elliott Teaford December 15, 2025 at 2:24 p.m. Standout defensive play has sparked their three-game winning streak since their bye in Week 12...
Tom Krasovic: Chargers are playing in coach Jim Harbaugh’s capable image By Tom Krasovic December 15, 2025 at 10:34 a.m. Jim Harbaugh has done it again.
Tom Krasovic: Chargers are more physical, reliable under coach Jim Harbaugh By Tom Krasovic December 14, 2025 at 6:56 p.m. With a 16-13 road victory over the Chiefs, it’s all but certain the coach's second...
Chargers safety Tony Jefferson apologizes for making obscene gestures By Elliott Teaford December 15, 2025 at 2:17 p.m. “I was caught up in the moment,” Jefferson said after his ejection for an illegal...
Nick Canepa’s report card: See which Chargers made the grade in Sunday’s win over Chiefs By Nick Canepa December 14, 2025 at 2:48 p.m. Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday's 16-13 win over the Chiefs in Kansas City.
Chargers’ defense comes up big in victory over rival Chiefs By Elliott Teaford January 16, 2026 at 8:54 a.m. Derwin James’ interception seals the Chargers’ 16-13 win and eliminates the Chiefs. Kansas City quarterback...
Tom Krasovic: Is Philip Rivers’ comeback inspirational or irresponsible? We’ll find out Sunday. By Tom Krasovic December 13, 2025 at 8:16 p.m. Philip Rivers’ comeback delivers a message, both to his Indianapolis Colts and Sunday's opponent.
Chargers must change winning ugly formula if they want to beat Chiefs By Elliott Teaford December 13, 2025 at 11:46 p.m. “I think there’s a lot to clean up, obviously,” offensive coordinator Greg Roman says of...
Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford December 13, 2025 at 11:48 p.m. What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert limited in practice, but set to play vs. Chiefs By Elliott Teaford December 12, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Coach Jim Harbaugh couldn’t (or wouldn’t) say whether Herbert’s fractured left hand has improved over...
Chargers face reeling Chiefs taking nothing for granted By Elliott Teaford December 11, 2025 at 4:59 p.m. “I don’t believe any of that,” Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter says of the narrative...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert says injured hand is better this week than last By Elliott Teaford December 10, 2025 at 6:24 p.m. “It was the most competitive thing I’ve ever seen from a quarterback,” Coach Jim Harbaugh...
Alexander: Chargers ‘superhero’ Justin Herbert sets the tone By Jim Alexander December 9, 2025 at 3:08 p.m. If the quarterback lauded by Coach Jim Harbaugh is this tough after leading an OT...
Chargers review: Jim Harbaugh coaching, talking a pretty good game By Elliott Teaford December 9, 2025 at 2:49 p.m. Leading the cheers for his players has paid off as evidenced by the Chargers’ overtime...
Chargers’ Justin Herbert, Cameron Dicker, Tony Jefferson work OT in victory By Elliott Teaford December 9, 2025 at 3:33 a.m. Dicker kicks a 54-yard field goal – his fifth of the night – in OT,...
Nick Canepa’s report card: San Diegan’s INT helps Chargers overcome uneven performance vs. Eagles By Nick Canepa December 9, 2025 at 1:42 a.m. Tony Jefferson's overtime pick of Jalen Hurts the difference in L.A.'s Monday night win.
Chargers vs. Eagles: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford December 8, 2025 at 1:13 a.m. What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a...
Chargers prepared for ‘all scenarios’ if Justin Herbert can’t play Monday By Elliott Teaford December 8, 2025 at 1:19 a.m. The quarterback and his coaches are optimistic he will play against the Eagles despite a...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert questionable to play vs. Eagles By Elliott Teaford December 8, 2025 at 1:03 a.m. Coach Jim Harbaugh is “optimistic” the quarterback could play against the Eagles after fracturing his...
Chargers’ Tuli Tuipulotu now talking a good game as well as playing one By Elliott Teaford December 5, 2025 at 2:41 p.m. “It’s been a blessing to be able to see his journey,” says nine-time Pro Bowl...
Chargers hold QB Justin Herbert out of practice after hand surgery By Elliott Teaford December 3, 2025 at 3:55 p.m. After the quarterback fractured his left hand in defeating the Raiders, the Chargers won’t reveal...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert is day-to-day after hand surgery By Elliott Teaford December 1, 2025 at 5:58 p.m. Herbert’s availability for next Monday night’s game against the Eagles at SoFi Stadium will be...
Chargers RB Kimani Vidal continues to make most of opportunity By Elliott Teaford December 1, 2025 at 2:53 p.m. Vidal had a career-high 126 yards with one touchdown on 25 carries against the Raiders,...
Report card: Chargers do enough to rout Raiders at SoFi Stadium By Nick Canepa November 30, 2025 at 7:31 p.m. Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Sunday’s 31-14 win over the Raiders at SoFi Stadoum.
Chargers sink Raiders despite Justin Herbert’s hand injury By Elliott Teaford December 1, 2025 at 2:54 p.m. Herbert throws for 151 yards and two touchdowns while playing through a fractured left non-throwing...
Regrouping Chargers take on the struggling Raiders By Elliott Teaford November 30, 2025 at 1:46 a.m. The Chargers had a bye week after getting dismantled in Jacksonville, while the Raiders fired...
Chargers vs. Raiders: Who has the edge? By Elliott Teaford November 30, 2025 at 1:51 a.m. What’s at stake, who’s better, a key matchup, TV info, a fantasy sleeper and a...
Chargers RB Omarion Hampton ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. Raiders By Elliott Teaford November 28, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. The fractured left ankle the rookie suffered in an Oct. 5 game against Washington will...
Is Jamaree Salyer next on the Chargers’ left tackle carousel? By Elliott Teaford November 26, 2025 at 3:21 p.m. With starters Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt out and after trying Austin Deculus and Trevor...
Chargers open window for RB Omarion Hampton’s return By Elliott Teaford November 25, 2025 at 2:52 p.m. The running back, a first-round draft pick in April, has been on injured reserve for...
Former Chargers QBs Philip Rivers, Drew Brees semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame By Apress November 25, 2025 at 2:51 p.m. The five newcomers are among the 26 modern era candidates who advanced to this stage...
Tom Krasovic: Justin Herbert the latest Chargers QB to see ‘ghosts,’ get spooked By Tom Krasovic November 17, 2025 at 6:49 p.m. No quarterback can thrive when the blocking's flimsy.
Chargers review: Bye week offers much-needed chance to rest, regroup By Elliott Teaford November 17, 2025 at 2:15 p.m. Injuries on the offensive line are only partly to blame for the Chargers’ inconsistent play...
Chargers’ Justin Herbert checked for concussion after 2nd-quarter hit By Elliott Teaford November 17, 2025 at 12:21 a.m. The quarterback was slammed to the turf during their 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. Herbert...