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The Los Angeles Chargers had been preparing for the worst when it came to JC Jackson’s status for their Week 1 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jackson had to undergo surgery for an ankle injury that was expected to hold him out two-to-four weeks. Unsurprisingly, that threw Jackson’s status for Week 1 into doubt, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking forward to kicking off their 2022 season in a few days. After an explosive offseason, the Chargers are looking to emerge on top in a crowded AFC West division to make the playoffs after just missing out last season. One of the Chargers top offseason moves involved signing star […]

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The Los Angeles Chargers made huge upgrades on their defense this offseason, bringing in All-Pro pass rusher Khalil Mack and Pro Bowl cornerback JC Jackson. It adds to a core that already includes one of the best defensive backs in the league, Derwin James, and one of the better pass rushers in the NFL, Joey […]

The Los Angeles Chargers spent the 2022 offseason as one of the most discussed teams in the NFL. And that started with star quarterback Justin Herbert. Now as the season quickly approaches, predictions for Justin Herbert’s 2022 season have begun to roll in. As Justin Herbert heads into his third year with the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a solid season in which they went 9-8 and narrowly (and painfully) missed the playoffs. There are high expectations for the franchise as they head into 2022. Justin Herbert has taken some notable steps forward in his two years as the starting quarterback and appears ready to step […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing running back Sony Michel, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Michel previously signed with the Miami Dolphins but was released ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. Michel will join a loaded Chargers backfield with this signing. The Sony Michel signing provides even more depth for LA. Ian Rapoport originally revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers offense is loaded heading into the 2022 season. They may be set to get even better in the aftermath of yesterday’s league-wide roster cuts. The Chargers appear to be looking to get star quarterback Justin Herbert even more help than he already has at his disposal. Reports are coming out that […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has already cemented himself as one of the faces of the NFL. The Chargers added Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Before being drafted, Herbert rose to prominence by putting together an elite college career at the University of Oregon. He now looks to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 2021 season was one of the most disappointing years for the franchise. They showed flashes of greatness, but lacked the consistency to win games regularly. Despite that, the team had a chance to make it to the playoffs in the final week of the regular season. Up against the Las Vegas […]

The Los Angeles Chargers could be one of the best teams in the NFL this season. While they missed the playoffs last season, they have made significant improvements to an already promising roster. Chargers roster cuts will be coming, and there are several interesting candidates. Los Angeles acquired Khalil Mack and J.C. Jackson this offseason, […]

The New Orleans Saints Week 3 preseason contest is their final opportunity to gear up for the 2022 regular season. They will be taking on the Los Angeles Chargers, and there is a lot riding on this game for many players on both sides of the field. For now, we will take a look at […]

The Los Angeles Chargers face the New Orleans Saints on Friday night to finish the preseason! It’s time to continue our NFL preseason odds series with a Chargers-Saints prediction and pick. Both of these teams are winless during the preseason but if you have been paying attention, neither team really cares about that right now. […]

The New Orleans Saints will conclude their preseason on Friday with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The good news for them is that it sounds like star quarterback Jameis Winston could be in line to start New Orleans’ preseason finale amid the 28-year-old’s foot injury. Speaking to the media during a press conference […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without one of their marquee offseason acquisitions for the new few weeks as star cornerback J.C. Jackson recovers from ankle surgery. The Chargers DB underwent what the team is describing as a “minor procedure” this week, and expects to be back within 2-4 weeks. Jackson had played most of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were dealt a big blow when big-money free-agent acquisition J.C. Jackson went down with an injury. Jackson suffered the injury to his ankle during the Chargers’ preseason clash against the Dallas Cowboys. NFL insider Lindsey Thiry reported Tuesday that Jackson actually underwent surgery on the ankle. The Chargers are hopeful that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are going to be one of the most fun and exciting teams to watch as the 2022 NFL season kicks off. While Los Angeles didn’t make it to the playoffs last season, they had a great offseason adding to their tremendous talent. Quarterback Justin Herbert has helped turn the franchise around […]

Justin Herbert is coming off a tremendous sophomore campaign with the Los Angeles Chargers that saw him named a Pro Bowl quarterback in just the second year of his career. More of the same is expected from the 24-year-old this coming campaign, and based on what we’ve seen from him so far, it’s hard to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had most of the pieces in place last year to make a deep playoff run. However, their inability to stop the run defensively ultimately cost them a playoff spot. That prompted the Chargers to make the groundbreaking trade with the Chicago Bears for Khalil Mack. Mack has made it known that […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in LA to battle it out with the Chargers. It’s time to continue our NFL preseason odds series with a Cowboys-Chargers prediction and pick. America’s team fell short to the Denver Broncos 17-7 in the first preseason game last week. Ben DiNucci threw for 112 yards and one touchdown in the […]

It’s been a tumultuous time on social media for Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs. Diggs initially deactivated his Twitter account earlier in the offseason following a video of the defensive back getting burned by Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb in training camp. Unfortunately for Diggs, that wasn’t the only time the internet would drag him. […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is just now entering his third year in the NFL but he has already gained the respect of players around the league. Along with this, Herbert is also regarded as one of the best pass throwers in the league. At just 24 years old, he has already earned a […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is heavily regarded as one of the best pass-catchers in the entire league. Allen has also had the luxury of working with two of the best quarterbacks in recent NFL history. Keenan Allen made his arrival to the Chargers in 2013 when the team drafted him in the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have arguably the most talented roster in the NFL heading into the 2022-2023 season. On Wednesday, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley provided an update on talented, yet underwhelming linebacker Kenneth Murray. During his media availability, Staley said that Murray is expected to return to practice on Monday, according to USA Today […]

The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t made the NFL playoffs since 2018 and have only made it twice since 2010. Drafting quarterback Justin Herbert in 2020 will likely change that soon, but after signing safety Derwin James to an extension that will pay him $19.1 million per year, the future is now for Brandon Staley, Herbert, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just made Derwin James the highest-paid safety in the NFL. The deal doesn’t just affect the Chargers or the poor AFC offenses that James will terrify this season. It also affects every NFL safety looking for a new contract in the near future. The player most affected by the deal is […]

Derwin James signed a record-setting contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, one that made him the highest-paid safety in the history of the NFL. After inking the historic deal, many of James’ peers on the defensive end were quick to react. Jalen Ramsey of the Los Angeles Rams and Tyrann Mathieu of the New […]

One of the best safeties in the NFL isn’t going anywhere. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Chargers officially signed All-Pro Derwin James to a record-breaking four-year, $76.5 million contract extension, as reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Adam Schefter of ESPN. Sources: #Chargers S Derwin James is signing a 4-year extension averaging $19.1M […]

One of the most notable storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers throughout 2022 NFL training camp has been star safety Derwin James holding-in as he looks for a new contract. James hasn’t done anything more than walkthroughs with head coach Brandon Staley and the Chargers despite his decision to report to camp, and he doesn’t appear […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have reigned supreme over the AFC West for over half a decade. They have finished with the best record in the division for each of the last six seasons. At times, this Chiefs team has looked unbeatable. Quarterback Alex Smith was responsible for two of the team’s top finishes. Even with […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have high expectations for the 2022 NFL season. After falling short last year, head coach Brandon Staley and the team have a specific approach to winning games this season. And their strategy is one that would make Madden video game players proud. Staley got brutally honest on the Chargers’ 4th-down aggressiveness, […]

Justin Herbert has turned out to be the long-time answer under center for the Los Angeles Chargers. But despite getting it right by selecting Herbert sixth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft (just after the Miami Dolphins took Tua Tagovailoa fifth overall), the Chargers have yet to make the NFL Playoffs in the two years […]

Every NFL organization understands how important a steady offensive line is. It doesn’t matter how talented a QB may be. If your team features a lackluster O-Line, the offense will not be effective. Fortunately for Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers, they have an emerging core of young offensive lineman. 22-year old rookie Zion […]

The Los Angeles Chargers host the Los Angeles Rams to kick off preseason! It’s time to continue our NFL preseason odds series with a Rams-Chargers prediction and pick. The battle of LA will take place on January 1 toward the end of the regular season. However, the fans of LA will get a teaser when […]

The Los Angeles Rams made Super Bowl history last year, so they definitely don’t have a lot to prove in the preseason. The Los Angeles Chargers, the Rams’ cross-town rivals and potential Super Bowl contenders in 2023, will be their first opponent in their exhibition games. Keep in mind that the Chargers have missed the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made some moves in the offseason to finally get them over the hump and into playoff contention. Let’s look at FanDuel’s 2022 NFL over under win total odds, including the Chargers’ over/under win total. The Chargers missed the playoffs again, despite having an 8-5 record after Week 14. Ultimately, they fumbled […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 2021 season ended in bitter disappointment. They looked like Super Bowl contenders early in the year, but gradually faded down the stretch. A last-second overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game ended their playoff hopes in heartbreaking fashion. LA didn’t take the disappointment lightly and bolstered its […]

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are down another pass catcher, for now. Bolts tight end Donald Parham Jr. will miss “for sure, this week,” of Chargers practice after injuring his hamstring in practice Friday, according to Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times. The third-year tight end, who has always shown flashes of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a couple of notable splashes this offseason, trading for Khalil Mack and signing JC Jackson, two players who are among the best at their position. Jackson, who starred at cornerback for the New England Patriots over the last few years, believes having a pass rush consisting of Mack and Joey […]