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 […]
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Chargers fire offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin on Jan. 13, two days after the team lost 16-3 to the New England Patriots in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Roman spent two seasons as the Chargers’ OC after previously holding the position […]
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Surging Chargers defense is turning coordinator Jesse Minter into a hot head coaching candidate
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — There’s a good reason why Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been on those lists of prospective head coaching candidates all season long. The past two weeks, including a 16-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, have only served to solidify why the 42-year-old Minter will be in […]
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Keenan Allen’s ‘genius’ play call helps him make Chargers history
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Keenan Allen made more history with the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 9, snagging two catches to become the franchise leader in receptions. He surpassed Hall of Famer Antonio Gates, who was on hand for the 25-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium. Allen has 956 catches, one more […]
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Christian McCaffrey and Jim Harbaugh are among 32 nominees for the NFL’s Salute to Service award
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL’s Salute to Service Award nominees range from Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey to a member of the Patriots security staff, an Eagles game day employee and the Dolphins head groundskeeper. The NFL and USAA announced this year’s nominees for the Salute to Service […]
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Chargers dominate Vikings 37-10 as Justin Herbert throws for 3 TDs
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Four days after a humbling loss, the Los Angeles Chargers bounced back in a big way. Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 23, ending a skid of three losses in four games that knocked them from atop the […]
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Justin Herbert rallies the Chargers in the final minute for a 29-27 win over the Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh will never forget the sequence. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert escaped the Dolphins’ pass rush and zipped a pass to Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard catch-and-run, stunning Miami’s home crowd in the final minute of Oct. 12’s back-and-forth matchup. The play set up Cameron Dicker’s fifth field […]
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Justin Herbert and the Chargers are building buzz with a 3-0 start against division opponents
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh’s phrasebook knows no bounds. He’s quoted everyone from Nelson Mandela to the Black Eyed Peas. The Los Angeles Chargers’ first 3-0 start since 2002 had their coach reaching back to the French Revolution for his latest plaudits. Led by Justin Herbert, the Chargers made a gutsy fourth-quarter comeback […]
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Chargers’ Najee Harris injures Achilles tendon during non-contact play against Broncos
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris injured his left Achilles tendon on a non-contact play in the second quarter of a 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos on Sept. 21. Harris collapsed untouched in the backfield after planting his left leg behind him and taking a step forward on a […]
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Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack to miss at least 4 games with elbow injury
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Linebacker Khalil Mack will go on injured reserve with an elbow injury, leaving the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers without one of their top defenders for at least the next four games. Mack dislocated his left elbow in the first quarter of a win against Las Vegas on Sept. 15. “It’s […]