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The Los Angeles Chargers went wide receiver with their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. They chose Quentin Johnston out of TCU football with the 21st pick at the draft held in Kansas City. Here we’ll look at three pro player comparisons for the Chargers’ first-round 2023 NFL Draft pick Quentin Johnston. The Chargers […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. But they are also taking care of business concerning players already on their roster. The Chargers have picked up the fifth-year option for quarterback Justin Herbert. This move will cost Los Angeles $29.5 million for the 2024 season. The Chargers and […]

With the 21st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected former TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston. Johnston, a big-bodied wideout at 6-foot-3 and 208 pounds with a great mix of size, speed, and vertical explosiveness, projects to be quite the weapon for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. In fact, many have […]

Wide receiver Quentin Johnston reacted to teaming up with an Los Angeles Chargers receiver room featuring Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Josh Palmer after he was selected with the No. 21 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. “Great receiving room,” he said, via The Sporting Tribune Chargers Reporter Fernando Ramirez. “Its going to be good […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert could not lead his team past the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the playoffs last season, but he did something that few quarterbacks have done, throwing for over 4,700 yards while battling a shoulder injury he suffered in week two against the Chiefs. Herbert underwent what was […]

The NFL draft is tonight, and Quentin Johnston is expecting to hear his name called. It’s time to continue our 2023 NFL Draft Odds series with a special team to draft Quentin Johnston prediction and pick. Last year at TCU, Johnston brought in 60 receptions for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns. That gave him over […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft just days away, the Los Angeles Chargers could look to address several areas. On the offensive side of the ball, running back, offensive line, wide receiver, and tight end could all be on their radar. On defense, they have needs across the board. Luckily for this Los Angles unit, they […]

The Los Angeles Chargers own the 21st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After that, they have six more picks to go. There are many ways these picks can go, of course, but they could surely use more depth on their roster. Here we’ll look at three bold predictions for the Chargers in the […]

With Kellen Moore now in town, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are looking to take a step forward offensively. But while Moore will bring something new, the Chargers didn’t want to change too much with how Herbert has been performing. The Chargers have re-signed wide receiver Jalen Guyton, the team announced. Terms of […]

It’s not everyday sports card fans tune in to a random break and find something massive, like a Justin Herbert Immaculate Shield One of One card signed by Derek Carr. One would expect the usual rookie auto or a low-numbered parallel of an established star, like Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes II, to be pulled […]

With no compensatory draft picks to their name, the Los Angeles Chargers have a straight seven selections to their name for the 2023 NFL Draft. Needing to find even more talent to surround Justin Herbert with, plus a defense that needs some help, and that has the makings for a very important incoming draft class. […]

Led by their franchise quarterback Justin Herbert, expectations were sky-high for the Los Angeles Chargers heading into the 2022 season. After missing the postseason by one game the year prior, the Chargers had hopes of earning a playoff appearance last season. With Herbert at the helm, the Chargers did just that. Unfortunately, as they faced […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will almost certainly make further changes in the offseason of 2023. Remember that they still have a lot of voids to fill on their depth chart. They can, of course, do so through the draft. Yet, the Chargers have a few rookie prospects that may be classified as “traps.” Here we’ll […]

Austin Ekeler has turned himself into one of the most valuable duel-threat running backs in the NFL over the past few seasons, and he wants a new contract. But that’s something the Los Angeles Chargers don’t want to give Ekeler, so he requested a trade off of the team earlier this offseason. However, Ekeler has […]

We still expect the Los Angeles Chargers to make further changes in the 2023 offseason. That’s because they have not really done much so far. Of course, that also means that there are still some gaps to fill on their roster. They can do so through the draft, but they can also use the trade […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are working to surround Justin Herbert with a team that can compete for a Super Bowl. The young star has become one of the best quarterbacks in the league and needs an extension. Fortunately for fans of the Bolts, the team is ready to make it happen. A gargantuan payday is coming […]

Led by Justin Herbert, the Los Angeles Chargers found their way into the playoffs in 2023. In Herbert’s first playoff appearance, the team fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 31-30. Since the start of free agency, the Chargers have not been major players in the market. The one notable addition that they […]

Since drafting Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, the Los Angeles Chargers have gone all in with their roster. While trying to maximize having a star quarterback on a rookie deal, the front office has attempted to put together a roster full of elite. While the team has found […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert have opened contract negotiations for a long-term deal. When asked, Brandon Staley offered a similar timeline to what the Green Bay Packers’ brass offered on a deal to send Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets: none. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson remain embroiled in an […]

Austin Ekeler shocked the NFL world when he requested a trade from the Los Angeles Chargers. But for Chargers manager Tom Telesco, not all bridges are burned. Telesco went into detail about Ekeler’s trade request and how it affected Los Angeles’ front office. The Chargers granted Ekeler permission to seek a trade. Despite the RB’s […]

Austin Ekeler has been the subject of trade talks after announcing his desire for a more lucrative, long-term contract. Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley addressed the Chargers’ intent to keep Ekeler at the annual NFL meetings, reports CBS’ Jamey Eisenberg. “We want him to be a part of our football team…we’ll be patient. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a heartbreaking end to their 2022-23 season. Los Angeles made it to the postseason and led the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-0 in the Wild Card Round. Jacksonville then rallied back to defeat the Chargers. This playoff loss stung for players, coaches, and the fanbase as a whole. The AFC has many […]

Heading into the offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers were looking to re-tool a roster that saw them losing in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. With money already invested in the roster, the team has not been big spenders over the last week. The team has brought back several notable players such as right […]

Los Angeles Charger star Austin Ekeler has been one of the most buzzed-about players throughout these early stages of the NFL’s new league year. Last week, the 27-year-old requested permission to seek a trade after contract negotiations between him and the franchise fell through. Since this initial reporting, the running back has made multiple public […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler said his recent trade request from the Chargers had nothing to do with the organization in a Monday appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast. “I think it’s really important to put it out there that it’s not like, ‘Oh, I hate the Chargers and I need to […]

Donald Parham Jr. has spent his entire three-year NFL career with the Los Angeles Chargers. After the Chargers latest free agency move, Parham won’t be leaving Los Angeles anytime soon. The Chargers have signed Parham to a two-year contract, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Los Angeles is set to pay Parham $2.65 million […]

It’s hard not to feel like the clock is ticking for the Buffalo Bills. They’ve been championship contenders for the last three years, but have consistently come up short in the postseason. An embarrassing home loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2023 Divisional Round was just the latest setback for a group with sky-high […]

While free agent has been in full swing since the legal tampering period began on Monday, the Los Angeles Chargers remained somewhat quiet on the open market. With just over $20 million in cap space, the team could still look to address several positions on the roster. Through the opening days of the league year, […]

Wednesday morning marked the end of an era in Dallas. According to Clarence Hill of the Fort-Worth Star Telegram, the Cowboys will move on from longtime running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott, the fourth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, has had some ups and downs in Dallas, but his tenure has been very memorable […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have reportedly cut ties with starting left guard Matt Feiler. The move will save LA $6.5 million in cap space, according to Daniel Popper of the Athletic. Feiler was set to have a cap hit of $8.5 million in 2023. Feiler started 33 games in his two seasons with the Chargers […]

With right tackle Trey Pipkins III set to hit free agency, the Los Angeles Chargers have reached a new deal with the starting tackle. ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry took to Twitter to break the news. “The Chargers have reached a three-year deal with RT Trey Pipkins III, per source. Pipkins was scheduled to hit free agency […]

After being released from the Minnesota Vikings, linebacker Eric Kendricks entered NFL free agency looking for his next franchise. Kendricks has found his next team, trading in Minnesota for the bright lights of California. Kendricks announced on his Instagram that he will be signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. While the financials of the deal […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has become one of the premier offensive threats in the NFL. However, Ekeler may soon no longer be displaying his supreme athleticism with the Chargers. Ekeler has requested to speak to other teams about a potential trade, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The running back is set to be […]

NFL Free Agency is off and running, and it looks like the Los Angeles Chargers could be trying to make some additions to their secondary in the early going. That has led them to target veteran safety John Johnson, who would be set to reunite with head coach Brandon Staley if he found his way […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have seemingly made their decision on the future of their tight end position, as they are not expected to tender Donald Parham Jr as a restricted free agent, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The two sides “had talks, but could not agree to terms on an extension,” the report would further […]

While everybody waited for the massive Aaron Rodgers news, one stunning piece came out. Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to seek a trade after contract extension talks broke down, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to speak with other teams about a […]

Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Easton Stick will remain with the team and backup Justin Herbert in 2023, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Chargers have agreed to terms with QB Easton Stick, source said,” Rapoport wrote on Monday. “Their fifth-rounder from 2019 will backup Justin Herbert.” The 2019 draft pick out of North […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a promising roster that could make a deeper playoff run next season. Los Angeles was on their way to a win in the Wild Card Round, leading 27-0 over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they blew the lead and were defeated. The Chargers have Justin Herbert at the helm and are […]

The Los Angeles Chargers saved some more cap space on Saturday, reworking the deals of both Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack to create $25.99 million in space, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The team needed to free up over $20 million in salary cap space, and have already restructured the deals of wide receivers Keenan […]