EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted to change Justin Herbert’s footwork, so he has taken the football out of his star quarterback’s hands for parts of the offseason program. While it might seem counterintuitive, McDaniel believes Herbert can better focus on learning those adjustments when not throwing. […]
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Chargers agree to terms with first-round pick Akheem Mesidor
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers on June 4 agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Akheem Mesidor. The outside linebacker from Miami was the 22nd pick overall in the first round. Mesidor earned first team All-ACC honors after posting 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and 63 tackles […]
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Justin Herbert, Chargers adjusting to Mike McDaniel’s new emphasis on quick timing throws
When the Los Angeles Chargers got on the field for the first time with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, quarterback Justin Herbert was instructed to get the ball out of his hands as quickly as possible on every throw. McDaniel then told the wide receivers to be ready for those incoming passes or risk being […]
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Chargers lock up Derwin James with a multiyear extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Five-time Pro Bowl safety Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a multiyear extension. The team announced the deal on May 26. James was entering the final year of his contract, and general manager Joe Hortiz had said that keeping the five-time Associated Press All-Pro was a […]
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Chargers safety Derwin James turns focus back to football after landing contract extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James has accomplished plenty with the Los Angeles Chargers, including agreeing to a new three-year contract extension on May 26 that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid safety once again. Success in the playoffs, however, has been elusive during James’ first seven seasons. He hopes to address the one gap […]
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Veteran tight end David Njoku signs with LA Chargers after 9 seasons with Browns
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Veteran tight end David Njoku agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on May 11. Njoku spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns, earning one Pro Bowl selection while catching 384 passes for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdowns. He is second […]
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Chargers bet on the trenches, adding an edge rusher and a center-turned-guard in the draft
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh understands the importance of the line of scrimmage, so it wasn’t a surprise that the Los Angeles Chargers used NFL draft capital to bolster their defensive and offensive fronts. The Chargers had needs on both lines, and they addressed them by selecting Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor at […]
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Chargers take Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor at No. 22 in NFL draft
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers selected defensive end Akheem Mesidor of Miami with the 22nd pick in the first round of the NFL draft on April 23. Mesidor, a 6-foot-3, 259-pounder from Ottawa, Ontario, became the first Canadian taken in the first round of the draft. He was a first team […]
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Chargers agree to terms with former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on a multiyear contract
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on a multiyear contract, reuniting him with his former head coach Mike McDaniel. Ingold played the last four years with the Dolphins, where he made the Pro Bowl during the 2023 season. He was a key […]
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Chargers bolster Justin Herbert’s protection with the signing of center Tyler Biadasz
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed center Tyler Biadasz on March 6, bringing in protection for quarterback Justin Herbert. Biadasz spent the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders, starting all 31 regular-season games. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2024. His seven career postseason starts include the 2024 NFC […]
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Star edge rusher Khalil Mack agrees to $18 million, 1-year deal with the Chargers, AP source says
Three-time All-Pro pass rusher Khalil Mack is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers on a fully guaranteed $18 million, one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on March 7. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. The 35-year-old Mack had 5 1/2 sacks […]
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Chargers release Mekhi Becton and Will Dissly ahead of the new league year
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly on March 4, a week before the NFL’s new league year begins. The team also waived tackle Savion Washington. Becton started 15 of 16 games after signing with the Bolts last offseason. His departure leaves the Bolts […]
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Harbaugh reshapes Chargers staff with 8 hires, including ex-Jets coach Adam Gase
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has added eight new coaches to his staff, including four who worked under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in Miami. Adam Gase, who was head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2016-18 and New York Jets from 2019-20, returns to the NFL as passing […]
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Chris O’Leary returns to Chargers as defensive coordinator, replacing mentor Jesse Minter
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Chris O’Leary is back on familiar ground with the Los Angeles Chargers, giving him a built-in level of comfort as he takes over as defensive coordinator. He’s replacing his mentor Jesse Minter, who left to become head coach of the Baltimore Ravens last month. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” O’Leary said. […]
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Los Angeles Chargers sign DL Teair Tart to 3-year contract extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Defensive lineman Teiar Tart is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers with a three-year contract extension. The Chargers announced the deal on Jan. 26 for Tart, who joined the team in August 2024 after he was released by the Miami Dolphins. Tart quickly became a contributor to Los Angeles’ defense, […]
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Mike McDaniel wants to help Justin Herbert to reach his full potential in his Chargers offense
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Just like his famously inventive offenses, Mike McDaniel had many options. He interviewed for several head coaching jobs after his four-year tenure in charge of the Miami Dolphins ended this month, and he could have been an offensive coordinator pretty much anywhere he pleased. McDaniel still wants to be a […]