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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 […]

Fantasy Football is coming up soon, and fantasy owners are getting prepared for their draft. Taking time to assess different players’ values can separate a fantasy team from others in the league. The NFL has had a wild offseason, with stars across the league dawning new uniforms. Could there be a gem lurking on the […]

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 […]