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• Chargers projected to receive 3rd-round comp pick in 2027

Ever since Joe Hortiz stepped foot in the The Bolt as the Chargers’ new general manager, he has spouted about his love for getting the compensatory pick formula rolling as soon as possible. In each of his first three offseasons, that has largely been shown. This offseason specifically, the Chargers had several players go sign […]...2026
• Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five things to know about the Chargers 2026 schedule release (Chargers.com) Projecting the Chargers starting defense in 2026 (Chargers Wire) Check out how the rest of the AFC West reloaded this offseason (Charger Report) Joe Hortiz provided another strong […]...2026
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• Alohi Gilman trade results: Ravens’ 2025 trade wraps up at 2026 NFL Draft

The Baltimore Ravens needed to add a third safety to unlock Kyle Hamilton’s versatility, and the Los Angeles Chargers needed to add an impactful edge rusher. Neither Odafe Oweh nor Alohi Gilman were thriving with their respective teams, so Eric DeCosta and his former assistant GM Joe Hortiz struck a deal. Original terms of the […]...2026
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• Best available players for the Chargers on Day 3

The Chargers had one pick each in the second and third rounds of this year’s draft. By the end of day two, Joe Hortiz and Co. had selected Florida center Jake Slaughter with their second-round pick (No.63) while trading completely out of the third round. With a pair of trade backs, the Chargers gained four […]...2026
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• Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out who is on the Chargers roster to open their 2026 offseason program? (Chargers.com) Joe Hortiz believes the draft is deep at the edge rusher position (Chargers Wire) The Chargers’ competition to make this draft-day move is receiving […]...2026
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• Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Joe Hortiz’s pre-draft press conference (Chargers.com) The Chargers front office recapped their free agent haul on Thursday (Chargers.com) Joe Hortiz acknowledged the availability of Dexter Lawrence but would not go much further with reporters (Chargers Wire) […]...2026
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• Chargers WR Mike Williams retiring from NFL

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The former Chargers first-round pick is calling it a career at the age of 30. Mike Williams sustained another injury this spring that was going to need rehab. To the great surprise of the fan base, Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is retiring from the age of 30, per his agent Tory Dandy. Dandy notified the team of Williams decision on Wednesday night prior to the...2025
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• Chargers' Harris (eye) likely to start camp on NFI
Chargers running back Najee Harris, who has an eye injury, will likely begin training camp on the NFI list, general manager Joe Hortiz said Wednesday....2025
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• Chargers sign QB Trey Lance, the 2021 No. 3 overall pick, to 1-year deal

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Trey Lance was the No. 3 overall pick in 2021 by the 49ers and most recently spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Cowboys. On Friday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that former Niners and Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance is signing a one-year deal up with the Chargers worth up to $6.2 million. ESPN sources: former Cowboys and 49ers QB Trey ...2025
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• 5 remaining free agents the Chargers should consider signing

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images These five players could all be in serious consideration for the Chargers as free agency continues on day two. The Chargers have signed two external free agents this week in cornerback Donte Jackson and running back Najee Harris, both formally of the Pittsburgh Steelers. They’ve also resigned a handful of internal free agents, including edge rusher Khali...2025
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• Chargers re-sign Khalil Mack to 1-year, $18 million deal

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images Khalil Mack returns to the Chargers for at least one more season after both sides agree to full-guaranteed deal. For at least another season, star pass rusher Khalil Mack will avoid ever hitting the free agent market. On Monday morning, the Chargers and Mack have reportedly agreed to a new one-year, $18 million contract that will keep him in Los Angeles for ...2025
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• What Joey Bosa’s release tells us about the Chargers offseason plans

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images With the Chargers releasing Joey Bosa ahead of next week’s start to free agency, it gives us a glimpse of what the team is planning in the coming months. No matter if you expected it to happen or not, the news of the Chargers releasing Joey Bosa was quite a shock to read when it broke late Wednesday evening. Why not? He was the last remaining member on ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: AFC West rivals encouraged to spend big in free agency

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, March 5 The latest Chiefs Unlikely to Play in Germany in 2025 or 2026 | Forbes After hosting two NFL games in 2023, Germany only has one for the 2025 NFL season. So when it was announced that the Indianapolis Colts would be the team to play in Berlin, the Kansas City Chiefs were very disappointed. “Yeah, it would’ve been g...2025
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• Chargers named among best fits for Myles Garrett

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The Chargers’ pass rush has been led by a pair of aging and/or oft-injured players over the past three seasons. Now entering the 2025 offseason, Khalil Mack will be 34 during the next regular season and Joey Bosa just had his worst season where he stayed relatively healthy (five sacks in 14 games). I don’t think there’s any chance both return to the Charger...2025
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• Chargers named ideal landing spot for two standout free agent safeties

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Both Jevon Holland and Justin Reid would both immediately upgrade a Chargers secondary that was one of the best in the league under Jesse Minter. The Chargers have 30 players who are set to become free agents when the new league year begins on March 12th. That likely means there will be a decent amount of roster turnover as Jim Harbaugh...2025
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• J.K. Dobbins named a finalist for NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year Award

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images J.K. Dobbins returned from a season-ending injury in 2023 to record a career-high 905 yards and nine touchdowns for the Chargers this season. The NFL released the finalists for their numerous end-of-season awards, including MVP and NFL Coach of the Year. Of all the worthy candidates on the Chargers who could have been up for any of these annual honors, ...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 2/17: How will the ‘Hawks navigate the salary cap in 2024?

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Read! Con! Permiso! In Today’s Links: a venerable plethora of information regarding our favourite team, the Seattle Seahawks; plus, news from around the league; what’s up with our division rivals; checking in with Russ; and much, much more. Thanks for being here. Enjoy your Saturday. Eat well, love well. #np Seahawks Forever podcast with Mookie Alexander S...2024
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• Best available players for the Chargers on Day 3
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• Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
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• Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread
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• Chargers GM shuts down Johnston trade rumors
Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz shut down trade rumors Thursday surrounding wide receiver Quentin Johnston....2026
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• 4 remaining free agents the Chargers should pursue

The Chargers made several low-cost move to add offensive players who already have familiarity with Mike McDaniel’s offense (Alec Ingold, Cole Strange) and one of the league’s best blocking tight ends (Charlie Kolar). Only real run game degenerates probably felt joy at these signings, but they were important nonetheless. Now, Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh […]...2026
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• Chargers WR Mike Williams retiring from NFL
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• Chargers could see 2025 cap space rise this weekend

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The Chargers could save over $6 million in cap space if they cut Trey Pipkins III after June 1. This weekend marks one of the biggest landmarks of the NFL offseason as teams will now be able to make post-June 1 cuts to their rosters. For those unaware, June 1 is the date after which teams can cut players while being able to split up their guaranteed money or...2025
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• Chargers’ Rashawn Slater not in attendance for first OTA session

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Chargers’ star left tackle was not in attendance for the first day of OTAs as he seeks a new contract. The biggest headlines surrounding Tuesday’s group of 20 teams beginning their OTA sessions centered around the biggest names who were not in attendance with their teammates. Of course players not attending is to be expected when the practices are vol...2025
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• Howie Roseman knew the Eagles might be giving the Chiefs a ‘free pick’

Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A new war room video shows Philadelphia’s side of the first-round trade with Kansas City. Before the Kansas City Chiefs made their marquee selection of the 2025 NFL Draft — taking Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons in the first round — general manager Brett Veach made a deal with Philadelphia Eagles’ GM Howie Roseman, giving up Kansas City’s...2025
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• Chargers sign QB Trey Lance, the 2021 No. 3 overall pick, to 1-year deal
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• Alohi Gilman trade results: Ravens’ 2025 trade wraps up at 2026 NFL Draft
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• Breaking down the Jaguars' general manager candidates

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Jacksonville will, at the latest, look to wrap up its general manager opening before February 28th, per owner Shad Khan. What do the seven GM candidates bring to the table? After adding Hall of Famer Tony Boselli to the front office structure, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ search to fill their open general manager role officially kicked off on Monday, as the...2025
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• Chargers add offensive firepower in new 2-round mock draft

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Ashton Jeanty was the best running back in the country while Mason Taylor just impressed at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. The Chargers will enter the 2025 offseason with a handful of needs. Some on offense and some on defense. It’ll be up to Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh to decide when and how those needs are addressed between free agency and the draft....2025
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• Jaguars GM search: Four names to keep an eye on

Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A quartet of GM candidates for Jags fans to watch out for The delayed departure of Trent Baalke as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars means the franchise is now looking for the next leader of their front office operations. Further complicating the hiring process is the appointment of Liam Cohen, with the timeline...2025
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• Chargers named ideal landing spot for Steelers free agent RB Najee Harris

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Najee Harris has recorded at least 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first four seasons in the NFL. The Chargers are officially in offseason mode. That means all eyes are on the upcoming free agent period and the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite winning 11 games this season, there are plenty of positions that need an upgrade. One position that Pro Football Focus s...2025
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• Chargers add Georgia edge rusher in new 2025 mock draft

Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Chargers reinforced their pass rush with a versatile chess piece in Jalon Walker, who can also play off the ball. Prior to the 2024 season, the Chargers managed to retain both Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa who each chose to take a pay cut to stat together under first-year defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. The decision has firmly paid off a...2024
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• Chargers Daily Links: Bolts signing former 1st-round pick Jalen Reagor

Eric Canha-Imagn Images Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web. Good morning, Chargers fans! On Monday evening, multiple NFL insiders reported that the Chargers are expected to sign former Eagles first-round pick Jalen Reagor to the practice squad. Reagor was most recently in New England where he started one game, catching seven passes for 138 yards on the season. He...2024
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• Top plays from Chargers-Panthers: J.K. Dobbins finally finishes long run for 44-yard TD

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins finished a long run and WR Quentin Johnston caught 2 TDs in big in over Panthers. The Chargers dominated the Panthers in a 26-3 decision to bring their record to 2-0 for the first time since 2012. Justin Herbert once again did not have to throw for many yards due to the run game going off for 176 yards led by J.K. Dobbins (131)...2024
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• The Chargers should trade Justin Herbert to the Vikings

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images A bold proposal to change the future of two franchises. It’s beginning to feel like a foregone conclusion that the Vikings will trade up with the Chargers in the 2024 NFL Draft. The No. 5 pick feels like a pivot point in the class, if we assume three quarterbacks at the top, followed by Marvin Harrison Jr. Up to this point the assumption has been that Min...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs to share German marketing rights with 5 new clubs

Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, March 26 The latest NFL’s Global Markets Program adds four new clubs, five new markets in 2024 | NFL.com FOUR NEW CLUBS: Cleveland Browns: Granted rights in Nigeria Detroit Lions: Granted rights across Austria, Canada, Germany and Switzerland Indianapolis Colts: Granted rights across Austria and Germany New York Giants: Grante...2024
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• Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz speaking to the media (Chargers.com) Chargers completed an interview with Shane Day for their OC opening (Chargers.com) NaVorro Bowman is leaving the Chargers to spend more time with his family (Chargers […]...2026
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• Howie Roseman knew the Eagles might be giving the Chiefs a ‘free pick’
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• Chargers ranked 7th in AFC, behind Broncos and Bengals, following first wave of free agency

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Chargers have failed to gain much ground in the AFC following the first wave of free agency. The Chargers entered this year’s free agency period with one of the largest pools of available cap space in the NFL. That set the potential scene for them to spend, spend, spend in hopes of maximizing their win-now window with quarterback Justin Herbert. However...2025
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• Breaking down the Jaguars' general manager candidates
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• Chargers add offensive firepower in new 2-round mock draft
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• Chargers named ideal landing spot for two standout free agent safeties
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• Khalil Mack to play in 2025, set to become unrestricted free agent

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Khalil Mack recorded 31 sacks over the past three seasons with the Chargers. Following the Chargers’ loss to the Texans in this year’s wild card round, veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack was mum on using any “definitive language” in regards to his future plans, whether that be playing in 2025 (and beyond) or retirement. After taking the past 10 days to mull...2025
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• Chargers Daily Links: S Elijah Molden confirms season-ending injury on social media

Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web. Good morning, Chargers fans! Following Saturday’s game against the Patriots, safety Elijah Molden confirmed via his Instagram that he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season with what we learned was a broken fibula. His first year in Los Angeles ends with a stat line of 75 total tackles,...2024
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• F*** the Chiefs and Taylor Swift and her boyfriend

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images This is really about the Denver Broncos. But F the Kansas City Chiefs anyway. Good morning, Broncos Country! F*** the Chiefs. OK, got that out of the way; now we can talk about the Broncos. Before the divisional round playoffs, radio host David Hurlbutt of “The Morning Huddle” asked me what I wished the Broncos had that then-still-playing teams had, leav...2024
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• Chargers' Harris (eye) likely to start camp on NFI
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• Chargers hiring Joe Hortiz as general manager: Ravens director of player personnel joins Jim Harbaugh in L.A.

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• Chargers GM Joe Hortiz on sending Keenan Allen to Bears: 'I knew who I was trading'

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• Chargers GM Joe Hortiz on Keenan Allen: 'I knew who I was trading'

Joe Hortiz knew he was going to be in for a rough first two months as the Los Angeles Chargers' general manager due to the salary cap situation that he inherited....2024
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• Chargers sign XFL champion QB Luis Perez

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Luis Perez led the Arlington Renegades to the 2023 XFL Championship before leading the UFL in passing yards in 2024. The Chargers believe they need more than the three healthy quarterbacks on their roster to be adequately prepared for the 2024 regular season which spurred them on to workout a pair of passers during Monday’s practice. One of them apparently stood ...2024
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• The Chargers should trade Justin Herbert to the Vikings
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• What should be addressed in Ravens’ end of season press conference?

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images The Ravens will be holding their end-of-season press conference on February 2. What are you hoping will be asked? At 11 a.m. ET on Friday, February 2, the Baltimore Ravens will be holding their end-of-season press conference. In attendance will be General Manager Eric DeCosta and Head Coach John Harbaugh. Fans have expressed their frustration and emotio...2024
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• Chargers among teams inquiring about Jets WR Mike Williams

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Mike Williams would only cost the Chargers $832,000 in 2024 on top of trade compensation. Following the trade by the Jets to reunite wideout Davante Adams with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, rumblings began almost instantaneous how the move could potentially affect the future of former Charger Mike Williams in New York. Adding Adams pushed Williams further down ...2024
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• Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
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• Chargers C Bradley Bozeman announces retirement after 8 seasons

On Monday afternoon, Bradley Bozeman, the Chargers’ starting center over the past two seasons, announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons that also included stints with the Ravens and Panthers. Bozeman joined the Chargers in 2024 after the team hired general manager Joe Hortiz. Bozeman and Hortiz spent time together in Baltimore and […]...2026
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• Chargers WR Mike Williams retiring from NFL
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• Chargers' Harris (eye) likely to start camp on NFI
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• Chargers could see 2025 cap space rise this weekend
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• Chargers sign WR Dalevon Campbell

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After hosting the team’s rookie mini camp over the weekend, the Chargers are signing an athletic receiver from South Carolina. On Monday afternoon, the Chargers announced the signing of former South Carolina wide receiver Dalevon Campbell following a tryout during the team’s rookie mini camp. In a corresponding move, the team is wa...2025
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• Chargers sign QB Trey Lance, the 2021 No. 3 overall pick, to 1-year deal
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• Chargers ranked 7th in AFC, behind Broncos and Bengals, following first wave of free agency
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• Trey Pipkins likely to stay with Chargers following Commanders signing Foster Sarell

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images With Foster Sarell signing with the Commanders this week, it only makes sense for Trey Pipkins to remain with the Chargers as their swing tackle. On Tuesday, the Washington Commanders announced the signing of former Chargers offensive tackle Foster Sarell. The former Ravens UDFA signed with the Bolts in October of the 2021 season and has mainly resided as th...2025
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• Chargers sign former Raiders C Andre James

Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images The Chargers are bringing in Andre James who started at center for the Raiders over the past four seasons. The Chargers are continuing their goal of reshaping the interior of the offensive line as they’ve announced the signing of former Raiders starting center Andre James. James has held down the pivot in Las Vegas the past four seasons and is now coming ...2025
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• Chargers 3-round Mock Draft: Jim Harbaugh leans heavily into the trenches

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Chargers upgrade both sides of the trenches in this new three-round mock draft Before the 2024 NFL Draft, Jim Harbaugh went on a rant for reporters during the league’s annual offseason meetings about how crucial the offensive line is to the success of the entire team. At a later point in the offseason, he touched on how he views of...2025
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• Chargers reinforce offensive line with stud Missouri lineman in new 2025 mock

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Missouri’s Armand Membou is one of the best offensive linemen in the country and could immediately fix the Chargers’ interior with his elite fundamentals and “finishing” mentality. When Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz used their first-round pick in last year’s draft on offensive tackle Joe Alt, it certainly wasn’t the sexiest pick but it ...2025
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• Jim Harbaugh named Joe Hortiz as the primary decision-maker for the Chargers roster cuts

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Jim Harbaugh told reporters on Tuesday that general manager Joe Hortiz was the final decision-maker for the Chargers’ final roster cuts. The Los Angeles Chargers had to make some tough decision and surprising moves during the cuts down to a 53 man roster on Tuesday afternoon. Veterans like Donald Parham and Alex Leatherwood and newer faces such as Luis Perez ulti...2024
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• 2023 NFL Power Rankings Divisional Round: Ravens no longer consensus No. 1 coming off a bye

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports The latest power rankings following the results of Super Wild Card Weekend. The majority of national pundits still view the Baltimore Ravens as the undisputed best team in the league coming off the divisional round of the playoffs although some have them at No.2 and one even put them as low as four. Now, it’s time to see where the team lands among the NFL lan...2024
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• 6 Takeaways from the Ravens Pre-Draft Press Conference
Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh (left), General Manager Eric DeCosta (middle) and Director of Player Personnel Joe Hortiz (right) sit down for their annual Pre-Draft Press Conference | Kyle P. Barber What was said during the Ravens’ Pre-Draft Press Conference Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, General Manager Eric DeCosta and Director of Player Personnel Joe Hortiz completed their annual Pre...2023
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