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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen can’t wait to face Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos, so he will just have to continue settling with trolling their AFC West division rivals. Here’s Allen having the time of his life making fun of Wilson’s “let’s ride” line that had NFL Twitter cracking up over its […]

Is Justin Herbert all charged up to be an elite quarterback this coming season? Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers has been receiving a lot of fantasy football buzz of late. Some fans think he can make a big leap this coming year, and the crazy thing is we might not have seen the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the league’s most exciting teams entering the 2022 NFL season. They retained stars such as Justin Herbert and Joey Bosa from last year’s squad and acquired key players such as Khalil Mack and J.C. Jackson. The sheer amount of talent on the roster makes the Chargers a dark-horse […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for a highly anticipated 2022 season without Derwin James. The star safety is at training camp but is sitting out as he and the team look to resolve a contract dispute. As one of the key co-stars next to Joey Bosa on the Chargers’ defense Although there is optimism […]

NFL training camps opened this week as the 2022 regular season looms just over a month away. There are a number of players who are still trying to negotiate a new deal. Among them are former Pro Bowl players Deebo Samuel, DK Metcalf and Derwin James. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, those players […]

Los Angeles Chargers star Justin Herbert is a humble quarterback, perhaps a little too humble. As the Chargers start training camp on Wednesday, Herbert was apparently met with MVP chants from fans expecting a big year from him. When asked about it, though, the 24-year-old quarterback deferred the recognition to his teammate Khalil Mack. “They […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been in discussions with All-Pro safety Derwin James on a contract extension. Back in April, it was reported that both James and the Chargers were “cautiously optimistic” about an extension getting done before the start of the season. Just three months later, that positive outlook on the contract negotiations appears […]

Last week, it was reported that former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was likely to return to coaching next season. Not only that, but there were three particular destinations that intrigued him. He was supposedly interested in the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers. The report listed the biggest of Payton’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers took some big steps forward in 2021. Their offense continued to be prolific, and their defense improved enough to give the team a shot to make the playoffs. Unfortunately, things came crashing down in the final game of the regular season for L.A., as their last second overtime loss at the […]

One of the silver linings from the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2021 season centered on just how multiple players simply elevated their play over the campaign. On offense, several players made the most out of their touches, including Justin Jackson. The versatile running back shrugged off injury issues last year, as he played in a career-high […]

2021 was a year of change in the NFL. Since 1978, the league had been accustomed to 16 regular-season contests per team, and since 1990, 12 available postseason spots was the norm. Both things changed in the last two years, with the league (intentionally) adapting an 18-week schedule for the first time in ’21 and […]

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton shocked the football world when he announced he was stepping down. It was initially thought that he might be retiring, but later reports were that he likely was not done coaching. Those rumors are only more likely to spur up now as recent reports have a list […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made big moves this offseason in the hopes to improve. After falling short of the playoffs last year, the franchise aims for a better ending in 2022. With a ton of talent on the roster, things are looking up in LA. With that in mind, it sounds like the defense […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made a flurry of moves this offseason to upgrade their roster. The Chargers were eliminated in the final game of the regular season to the Las Vegas Raiders. Los Angeles has a great core and will be able to compete for a Super Bowl this season. Quarterback Justin Herbert has […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have built a roster that many believe is ready to play for a Super Bowl. General manager Tom Telesco and head coach Brandon Staley had the best offseason in football, adding key pieces at positions of weakness. Names like Khalil Mack, JC Jackson, and Sebastian Joseph-Day stand out as some of […]

Free agent defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh has an uncertain NFL future. Suh, who has played the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, had a chance at returning to the organization, though the signing of fellow free agent defensive tackle Akiem Hicks all but negated that possibility. However, that hasn’t stopped Suh from expressing […]

Over his opening eight seasons in the NFL, new Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack did not get an opportunity to play alongside a pass rusher of the caliber of Joey Bosa. Even as he has not yet shared the field with him for a single official snap, Mack is already enjoying tagging along […]

When game planning against the Los Angeles Chargers over the years, opposing defensive coordinators in the AFC West have primarily had their focus set on Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. They may soon have to keep a close watch on another Chargers wide receiver. The Chargers capped off their mandatory minicamp schedule this past week, […]

Offensive coordinators will be having bigger headaches in the 2022 NFL season against the Los Angeles Chargers, as the Bolts now have the scary tandem of linebackers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack. Bosa recently finally spoke about this promising development for the Chargers, who really needed to shore up their stop unit following a leaky […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the most intriguing teams in the entire NFL. They suffered an absolutely heartbreaking defeat to miss the postseason by a game last year. General manager Tom Telesco put together the best free agency period in the league. He added elite players like Khalil Mack, JC Jackson, and Sebastian […]

Lawyers representing Dea Spanos Berberian filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos. She is officially accusing him of “misogynistic” behavior, “self-dealing” and repeated “breaches of fiduciary duty” in the suit. Berberian is looking to gain sole control of the Spanos family trust, which controls over one-third of the Chargers’ ownership. According to ABC News, […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Chargers as the front office has reeled in a plethora of talent. This team should be competitive and make some noise despite playing in a loaded AFC West division. If they hope to stand out from the rest of the pack, LA is going to need […]

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The Atlanta Falcons have officially entered a rebuild after moving on from Julio Jones and Matt Ryan. Now, the franchise can focus on acquiring young and exciting talent to become a playoff contender in the future. However, the front office could take advantage this summer and reel in some solid players to build around. For […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had one of the best off-seasons in the entire NFL. They traded for All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack, signed All-Pro cornerback J.C. Jackson, and had a solid 2022 NFL Draft. Chargers Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen has been really impressed with the roster and what things have been looking at during […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are on the tail end of the best offseason in the entire NFL. General Tom Telesco absolutely crushed the free agency period, adding defensive end Khalil Mack through a trade and signing cornerback JC Jackson. The Chargers continued their incredible success throughout the 2022 NFL Draft, where they made impressive selections […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will be entering his third NFL season in 2023. Having yet to make the playoffs, expectations are big for the star QB in Year 3. Chargers starting center Corey Linsley has high praises for Herbert, even comparing him to Packers star Aaron Rodgers. "That perfectionist……competitive fire inside of them"@chargers […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been busy this offseason. With the front office reeling in a ton of talent, this team is arguably the best in the AFC West right now. It’ll be interesting to watch the upcoming season unfold, as LA has the tools necessary to make a deep run in the playoffs. However, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a flurry of moves this offseason after narrowly missing the postseason. Los Angeles improved their roster a ton with trades, signings, and through the draft. The defense is bolstered with the additions of J.C. Jackson and Khalil Mack, who are solidified stars. The Chargers added even more in the draft […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are now settled in as one of the four teams in the AFC West. However, not too long ago, that wasn’t the case. Before 2020, the Raiders were based out of Oakland. And, according to a recent report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the franchise almost moved to St. Louis. According […]

Every single offseason, there’s a team that performs far better than any other. The Los Angeles Chargers were that team this offseason. They addressed their biggest defensive needs by making huge moves to acquire Khalil Mack and JC Jackson, all while reinforcing what was already a championship-caliber offense. With Los Angeles in win-now mode, there […]

The Los Angeles Chargers continue to add talent deep into the offseason. After initial reports linking them to free agent Kyle Van Noy, the Chargers have officially signed the Super Bowl-winning linebacker. Van Noy shared a message for Chargers fans upon joining the squad. He said that he is excited to get to work with head […]

The Los Angeles Chargers looked pretty good in 2021. They were above .500 and finished the regular season at 9-8. However, they failed to earn a spot in the postseason tournament. This offseason, the Chargers are looking to improve their promising roster in multiple ways. They acquired Khalil Mack in a trade with the Chicago […]

The Los Angeles Chargers enjoyed a tremendous 2022 offseason which included the additions of J.C. Jackson and Khalil Mack to the team. Despite just one pick in the first two rounds, their offseason success  continued at the NFL Draft. The Chargers were able to add a few key pieces, as they should have a large […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are entering the final phase of what has been a fantastic offseason. General manager Tom Telesco led his team to one of the best free agency periods in the NFL, adding big names such as JC Jackson and Khalil Mack. These moves were clearly made with Super Bowl contention in mind, […]

It’s officially draft week, everyone. After the most incredible, fast paced, and bizarre early offseason in recent memory, it’s time to turn down the crazy and just enjoy the 2022 NFL Draft, right? Oh, you couldn’t be more wrong. Things are only getting started. Teams are making transactions and the currency used is draft picks. […]

After almost two years of absence, veteran safety Earl Thomas is reportedly eyeing to make a comeback in the NFL, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Looking back, he has etched a potential Hall of Fame career after making a name for himself as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. His level of talent is undoubted after […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are in the midst of one of the best off-seasons in the entire NFL. General manager Tom Telesco led his front office to an elite free agency, adding big names such as J.C. Jackson and Khalil Mack to an already strong roster. Now Telesco has one more shot to add game-changing […]

Antonio Gates is a former professional football player that played as a tight end for the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. He played for 16 years and spent his whole career with the Chargers, becoming the franchise’s leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He was selected to the All-Pro team five […]