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It appears as though Pro Bowl pass rusher Joey Bosa will be a member of the Los Angeles Chargers for years to come — and then some. According to a Tuesday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Bosa and the Chargers have come to terms on a five-year, $135 million contract extension that links […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler had some strong words against the NFL, claiming the upcoming 2020 season a “trial period” with the professional athletes acting as “lab rats,” via TMZ Sports. “The thing is, what I can be is just confident in myself and I know I’m going to try my best to […]

Joey Bosa has been a stalwart for the Los Angeles Chargers on the defensive side of the ball since 2016 and is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Ahead of the start of training camp, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco gave an update on a possible extension for Bosa. During a conference call […]

After the recently released early player rankings for the Madden NFL 21, another list has sparked countless arguments among the players. The league has gradually been unveiling the top 100 players in the NFL and Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was not a happy man. The three-time Pro Bowler voiced his frustrations and […]

Los Angeles Chargers wideout Kennan Allen has snapped. He’s not pleased with the NFL’s Top 100 list and claimed that he’s obviously better than fellow wide receivers Tyreek Hill, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin. Via Twitter, Allen vented out his frustrations. He replied to a video posted by the Chargers which placed emphasis on his […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor has the inside track on the starting job under center. Lynn noted he has history with Taylor, and also said the Chargers do not want to rush first-round pick Justin Herbert’s development (via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN): “I’m very familiar with Tyrod,” Lynn […]

With the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected quarterback Justin Herbert out of Oregon. And now, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Twitter, they have agreed to a deal on a contract with the rookie. Done deal. Justin Herbert officially in the fold. https://t.co/wIpQUObWrz — Ian Rapoport […]

This should be an interesting season for the Los Angeles Chargers at the quarterback, as well-traveled veteran passer Tyrod Taylor will most likely start the season with rookie gunslinger Justin Herbert waiting in the wings while trying to play catch up with the playbook in this pandemic. While both quarterbacks may struggle in their first […]

Every year, HBO comes out with a new season of Hard Knocks, a television show about the training camp of an NFL team. This year, they are double-dipping. The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers will be featured on the show. It worked out perfectly for 2020 too. With everything crazy going on, training camp […]

Originally the Los Angeles Chargers for one season in 1960 before a lengthy stint in San Diego, the AFC West franchise only recently returned to L.A. Even though the team’s latest relocation came with a large amount of controversy and pushback, one thing remains certain — the Chargers’ legacy is one of the strongest in […]

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning took a subtle dig at the Los Angeles Chargers during a Zoom call with the Denver Nuggets. One Nuggets player asked Manning about playing behind closed doors, to which Manning responded that player might have to ask someone with the Chargers (via Mike Singer of the Denver Post): Another […]

The Cleveland Browns handed Myles Garrett a massive five-year, $125 million contract extension on Wednesday, a pact that makes him the highest-paid defensive end in the NFL. One fellow pass rusher that Garrett’s deal will inevitably affect is Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Joey Bosa, as Gavino Borquez of Chargers Wire notes. Bosa is slated […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are still the clear-cut favorites to dominate not just the AFC West, but the whole league. However, among all the teams competing in their division, the Denver Broncos may pose the biggest threat to the reigning Super Bowl champions. Here’s why: With the recent signing of Patrick Mahomes’ lucrative contract extension, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers recently went through a changing of the guard at the running back position. The team let Melvin Gordon walk in free agency while retaining Austin Ekeler to be its starter in the backfield. However, neither Gordon nor Ekeler crack the team’s top-three running backs of all-time. The criteria includes players who […]

Los Angeles veteran tight end Hunter Henry is expecting to play the 2020 season on the franchise tag. Henry and the Chargers have until next week to negotiate a contract extension, though Hunter certainly doesn’t have high hopes about it. He’s anticipating being locked into his $10.6 million franchise tender he signed back in April. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have undergone a lot of changes since its foundation in 1960. A relocation, a new stadium, and a new set of jerseys later, the franchise has yet to firmly stamp its presence on the books of NFL greats. Despite the absence of a Super Bowl trophy, the team still has many […]

While it initially appeared longtime NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson would retire as a member of the San Diego Chargers, the legendary rusher ultimately made his way to East Rutherford and the New York Jets. After spending nine memorable years as a member of the Chargers to begin his NFL tenure, Tomlinson then concluded his […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are officially set to usher in a new era at SoFi Stadium in the 2020 NFL season. It is safe to say that running back Austin Ekeler could not be more excited given all that has transpired this offseason. Ekeler recently got to take a tour of the $5 billion, 70,000-seat […]

If things go as planned—a rare occurrence for the New York Jets—Sam Darnold will emerge as a franchise-caliber quarterback and end his career as the team’s greatest (or second greatest) signal-caller. Darnold is still just 23, but hasn’t quite shown enough in his first two seasons to earn inclusion on the following list of the five […]

Since their inception in 1960, the Los Angeles (and formerly San Diego) Chargers have been unable to win a Super Bowl, but boasted some of the NFL’s all-time greatest players. So many, in fact, that that Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts and revolutionary head coach Don Coryell didn’t make this list, even though they […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie Justin Herbert has come out to show the world how good the team helmet looks on him. The young signal-caller posted a photo on Instagram sporting the new helmet the Chargers will be debuting this coming season. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCEWRDjH9oU/ Though this year’s preseason training has been quite different for the entire league […]

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted teams to have a virtual offseason, making it tougher on incoming rookies to earn a roster spot. Austin Ekeler of the Los Angeles Chargers knows from personal experience how the virtual offseason can impact the undrafted rookies. Back in 2017, Ekeler signed with the Chargers as an undrafted rookie out […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is not often mentioned as one of the premier players at his position. Regardless, his efforts have not gone unnoticed by his fellow competitors and those that pay close attention. Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver and current NFL Network analyst James Jones is among those that have […]

LaDainian Tomlinson would have a remarkable career with the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) before ending his career with the New York Jets. Despite playing the latter part of his career with Philip Rivers, Tomlinson wishes he played his entire career with Drew Brees. LaDainian Tomlinson wishes he played his entire career with […]

The Philip Rivers era is over in Los Angeles, and the Justin Herbert era is yet to begin. Tyrod Taylor will bridge the gap, although the last time he was a bridge quarterback, his time did not last long. In any case, the Chargers still have a playoff-caliber roster that is strong in most areas. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just completed year three in their new home base. It was a 5-11 campaign that led to drafting Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Philip Rivers is now in Indianapolis and the Chargers are officially rebuilding. In three year in Los Angeles, the Chargers have […]

Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson revealed a six-man list of his favorite teammates from his long tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers (formerly San Diego). As part of a series for the NFL Network, Tomlinson named the top players he played with and ranked them. At No.5, Tomlinson has Rodney Harrison and Lorenzo Neal tied. […]

Family is at the forefront of the decision of most professional athletes when their respective sports end up returning to playing. For Chris Harris of the Los Angeles Chargers, his worries about playing football once the NFL season begins are a tough pill to swallow. “With me, I know I can beat it. I know […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have typically been one of the NFL’s better teams over the past 20 years, but have never quite been able to get over the hump into the elite category. A reason for this may be some of the franchise’s misses in free agency; here are the five most egregious examples. 5. […]

HBO’s series Hard Knocks is one of the most popular amongst football fans. Every year, it follows a team around during training camp. Wel,l this year, it is getting two teams. That’s right, Hard Knocks is heading to California. There, it will follow the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. This year, #HardKnocks […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had some good players dating back to their days in San Diego. The team’s  first season was back in 1960, but the Chargers still have not won a Super Bowl championship yet. Even though they yet to win the NFL’s ultimate prize, the Chargers have still boast very good teams […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are confident in the talent they have secured under center this offseason. Regardless, it appears they could be open to shoring up some more quality depth in the form of free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. According to ESPN’s Diana Russini, head coach Anthony Lynn says the Chargers could be interested in […]

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The Los Angeles Chargers have had a lot of success dating back to their days when they were the San Diego Chargers. In the 1970’s and ’80s, there were some good teams, but a lot of the big success for the Chargers came after they brought in Philip Rivers to be their franchise quarterback. The […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are entering a new era in their franchise as they prepare to begin life after Philip Rivers. While it appears Tyrod Taylor will get the nod first, rookie Justin Herbert could find himself receiving meaningful snaps in 2020. Herbert was selected by the Chargers with the No. 6 pick in the […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers threw 20 interceptions last season with the Los Angeles Chargers; however, Colts coaches aren’t concerned. In a recent interview with 107.5 The Fan, Colts quarterback coach Marcus Brady explained why he doesn’t think Rivers’ 2019 interceptions are a big concern. “We went back and watched every single interception,” Brady told […]

In the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is appreciative of the statements he has seen released by other head coaches around the NFL and sports in general. But he wants more. “I’ve read some good statements,” said Lynn, according to LZ Granderson of The Los […]

What are the most heartbreaking moments in Los Angeles and San Diego Chargers history? Ask a rival and they will remind you that every year feels heart breaking since the Chargers haven’t made a Super Bowl since the 90’s or won a Super Bowl period. Their history includes success in the early part of the […]

Los Angeles is one of a few teams with losing head-to-head records versus all their division rivals all time. Thus, you know their biggest rivals will fall in the AFC West. Historically, the Seattle Seahawks probably deserve a spot on this rivalry list since they were also part of the AFC West for a time. […]