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• Chargers send NaVorro Bowman to take in UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger’s private pro day

Carson Schwesinger was named a First-Team All-American after just his first year as a starter for the UCLA Bruins. On Wednesday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that 30 NFL teams sent representatives to take in the private pro day being held for UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger, including the Chargers who specifically had inside linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman in attendance. Schwes...2025
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• Poll: What position do the Houston Texans need to address next?

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports A few jobs openings still remain on the 2025 Texans roster Despite what many in the national media have phoned in reported recently, Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio is doing good work rebuilding this team. So far, Caserio has re-signed: Mario Edwards Jr. - DT M.J. Stewart - S Derek Barnett - DE Dare Ogunbowale - RB Kurt Hinish - DT and signed: La...2025
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• Projecting how the Chargers should fill out the remainder of their roster

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Chargers still have plenty of roster spots to reinforce ahead of the 2025 season. The Chargers have made their fair share of moves over the first week of free agency. They’ve fleshed out their defensive line room with low-cost signings, signed one of the top guards available, and found a new starting running back. Still, there’s much more to do if the...2025
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• Chargers sign LB Del’Shawn Phillips to 1-year deal

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Chargers are signing former Texans and Ravens linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips to a one-year deal. The Chargers are adding to their special teams and linebacker groups together by signing veteran linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips to a one-year deal, per NFL insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo. Phillips was most recently with the Texans for the 2024 sea...2025
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• Chargers Free Agent Tracker: Grades, analysis, and more

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Chargers earned an A by re-signing Khalil Mack. Upgrading at running back with the durable Najee Harris was also good for a B+. The Chargers have made 13 moves since the start of free agency. Seven have been re-signing in-house free agents while the other six have come externally. As it stands, it’s a mixed bag. Joe Hortiz has been working the same ...2025
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• Chargers re-sign LB Troy Dye to 2-year, $5.5 million deal

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Troy Dye started 5 games at linebacker and played in all 17 contests with the Chargers in his first season on the West Coast. A day after the Texans signed linebacker and core special-teamer Nick Niemann, the Chargers are making sure to keep at least one of their stud kick coverage players in LA. Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Chargers are signing lin...2025
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• Chargers send NaVorro Bowman to take in UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger’s private pro day
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• Poll: What position do the Houston Texans need to address next?
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• Chargers Free Agent Tracker: Grades, analysis, and more
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• NFL free agent rankings: Linebackers

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Which linebacker should you sign in free agency? It’s pretty rare we get off-ball linebackers taken high in the NFL Draft, and 2025 is no exception with none expected to be taken in the first round. Just a note, if you’re looking for pass-rushing outside linebackers, we covered them over here. We polled a group of writers from around SB Nation to gather cons...2025
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• Chargers Pending Free Agents: Who should stay and who should go?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Chargers will have decisions to make on pending free agents, such as J.K. Dobbins, Kristian Fulton, and Khalil Mack. The Chargers have 30 players who are scheduled to become free agents this offseason. Here are all 30 players separated into three groups: “Must re-sign”, “might re-sign”, and “should not re-sign.” Must Re-Sign RB J.K. Dobbins DT Poon...2025
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• Chargers-Falcons Inactives: Denzel Perryman, Cam Hart OUT vs. ATL

Photo by Melinda Meijer/ISI Photos/Getty Images Denzel Perryman and Cam Hart will miss another game with a groin and ankle injury, respectively. The Chargers have dropped their inactives list of Week 13 and luckily there are no surprises to be had. Starting linebacker Denzel Perryman and cornerback Cam Hart are both inactive as each players continues to rehab from injuries that kept them o...2024
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• Chargers-Falcons Final Injury Report: Alohi Gilman, Cam Hart OUT

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The Chargers will be without safety Alohi Gilman, cornerback Cam Hart, and linebacker Denzel Perryman against the Falcons. The Chargers officially ruled out four players for their game against the Falcons on Sunday and have listed one other player as questionable. Running back J.K. Dobbins, linebacker Denzel Pereryman, safety Alohi Gilman, and cornerbac...2024
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• Best and worst Chargers PFF grades vs. the Ravens: Rashawn Slater leads way for offense

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Quentin Johnston recorded the lowest game grade for the Chargers after posting three drops against the Ravens. The Chargers played well enough through the first 15 minutes of the game to build a 10-0 lead but couldn’t muster much from there as the Ravens took control and never relinquished it over the final three quarters. Justin Herbert did what he could. J...2024
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• Chargers-Bengals Snap Counts: Daiyan Henley, Derwin James played every snap in dramatic win

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Joey Bosa played 55 snaps, by far the most he’s logged for the Chargers since Week 1. The Chargers seemed like they got big plays from almost everyone on the team. When you look at the snap counts, many players contributed to their win over the Bengals, even if it was just a few snaps here and there. Let’s go ahead and take a look at the numbers to see...2024
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"The 6’0, 225-pound Phillips likely replaces Nick Niemann on the team’s kick coverages as a core-four special-teamer for the Chargers."

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"Daiyan Henley will be entering his second year alongside other depth players in Nick Niemann and Amen Ogbongbemiga."

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"Quarterbacks (2): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick Running Backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, Elijah Dotson Fullbacks (1): Zander Horvath Wide Receivers (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis Tight Ends (4): Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty, Stone Smartt Offensive Linemen (9): Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Corey Linsley, Jamaree Salyer, Trey Pipkins, Will Clapp, Brenden Jaimes, Jordan McFadden, Foster Sarell Defensive Linemen (6): Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Nick Williams, Scott Matlock, Christopher Hinton Edge Rushers (4): Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Chris Rumph II, Tuli Tuipulotu Linebackers (5): Eric Kendricks, Keneth Murray, Daiyan Henley, Amen Ogbongbemiga, Nick Niemann Cornerbacks (5): J."

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"The team announced that fifth-round offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes, sixth-round linebacker Nick Niemann, sixth-round running back Larry Rountree, and seventh-round defensive back Mark [more]"

• Chargers send NaVorro Bowman to take in UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger’s private pro day
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• Poll: What position do the Houston Texans need to address next?
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• Chargers sign LB Del’Shawn Phillips to 1-year deal
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• Chargers Free Agent Tracker: Grades, analysis, and more
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• Chargers re-sign LB Troy Dye to 2-year, $5.5 million deal
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• Texans sign former Chargers LB Nick Niemann to 2-year, $6.5 million deal

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Texans are solidifying their special teams group by signing LB Nick Niemann to a two-year deal. The Texans are continuing to solidify their defense while also building a better special teams unit into a more impactful group with their latest signing. Per NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing former Chargers linebacker and core special-team...2025
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• Texans sign LB Nick Niemann to 2-year, $6.5 million deal

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The core special teams player for the Chargers is headed to Houston on a two-year deal. The Chargers have allowed another in-house free agent to walk as linebacker and core special-teamer Nick Niemann is reportedly signing a two-year, $6.5 million deal to join the Houston Texans, per NFL insider Aaron Wilson. Niemann has been one of the Chargers’ best cov...2025
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• NFL free agent rankings: Linebackers
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• Chargers Pending Free Agents: Who should stay and who should go?
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• 3 burning questions for the Chargers entering the bye week

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Chargers have a number of issues to address during the bye week, including how to keep momentum high despite injured players. The Chargers are 2-2. They began the year with wins over the Raiders and Panthers before dropping back-to-back games against the Steelers and Chiefs. Injuries and a lack of offensive consistency tell the story of the 0-2 slide. Once the Ch...2024
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• Chargers 90-in-90: LB Troy Dye

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Troy Dye played his college football alongside Justin Herbert at the University of Oregon. He now rejoins his former QB with the Chargers. Troy Dye is a born-and-bred California boy who grew up in Norco, CA and attended Norco High School. There, he was a productive safety, racking up over 200 tackles and five interceptions across his junior and senior seasons. He...2024
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• 4 players to watch during Chargers mandatory minicamp

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Chargers will need to see improvement from the likes of second-year players Quentin Johnston and Daiyan Henley if they hope to raise the floor of their roster in 2024. We’re entering day two of the Chargers three-day minicamp. While it’s just a few days of work on the field, there’s still plenty to watch for as Jim Harbaugh continues to shape this team ...2024
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• Chargers-Broncos Game Recap: Stick, Bolts can’t find end zone in 16-9 loss

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images In the battle of the backups, Easton Stick and the Chargers couldn’t get the offense rolling as they fell to the Broncos 16-9 on the road. Depending on which side you’re on, you’re either gunning for the Chargers to compete and finish this lost season as strong as possible or you’re looking for the losses to continue en route to the Bolts receiving the ...2024
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• Previewing the Jets’ opposition: Los Angeles Chargers

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Taking a look at the Jets’ week 9 opponent The New York Jets have a chance to improve to 5-3 on the season after escaping with a scrappy overtime win against the New York Giants last Sunday. It won’t be easy, though, against a talented Los Angeles Chargers team that has a top-10 offense. According to our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook, the Chargers are favored ...2023
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• PFF’s top Chargers in 10 key categories

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Keenan Allen and Khalil mack lead the way for the Chargers through the first month of the 2023 NFL season. Normally on Tuesday’s we’re discussing the best and worst Pro Football Focus grades from the Chargers but with the team coming off a bye, I thought we’d take a look at who is currently leading the team in 10 key categories. Some may be obvious and some...2023
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• Chargers BTS: A day in the Vikings press box

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images If you were ever curious what the press box experience is like in the NFL, here’s a recap of my first time with the Bolts coming to town in Minneapolis. 7:00 a.m. came fast on Sunday morning. Most mornings I’d hit snooze a few times before waking up and slinking to my laptop to begin the day’s content. I’d grab whatever caffeine I could find that was r...2023
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• Favorite prop bets for Chargers vs Vikings

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Yes, this is the day where Joshua Kelley finally explodes as a starting running back. The Chargers vs Vikings matchup is one of my favorite types of games to bet on... two high-flying offenses threatening to run up the box score is always a treat for fans that like to place player prop bets! Let’s look at some of the most intriguing bets on DraftKings Spo...2023
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• Chargers-Bengals Snap Counts: Daiyan Henley, Derwin James played every snap in dramatic win
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• 3 burning questions for the Chargers entering the bye week
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• Chargers 90-in-90: LB Nick Niemann

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Nick Niemann is a core special teams player for the Chargers who will once again provide reliable depth a linebacker this season. Nick Niemann was born and raised in Sycamore, Illinois where he starred for Sycamore High School under head coach Joe Ryan. As a senior, Niemann was named a first-team all-state and all-conference selection on top of winning th...2024
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• Chargers vs. Seahawks Final Recap: Offense spins wheels as Bolts fall 16-3

Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports Easton Stick threw an interception and the Chargers waited seven drives before recording a first down as the Bolts offense struggled in their 16-3 loss at home in the preseason opener. The Chargers offense sputtered from the very first drive and things didn’t start to click until the second quarter when the unit recorded their very first first down of the game...2024
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• Chargers-Broncos Game Recap: Stick, Bolts can’t find end zone in 16-9 loss
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• Chargers Daily Links: Kenneth Murray named player Bolts could trade before deadline

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web. Good morning, Chargers fans! With the Chargers at a crossroads just seven weeks into the 2023 season, you’re going to hear a lot about what moves they should make in the near future in order to right the ship. Most of that will center around the NFL trade deadline on October 31st. In a ne w article...2023
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• Best and worst Chargers on offense/defense through the first month of the 2023 season

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Khalil Mack’s dominance over the Raiders shot him to the top of the Chargers defense. The Chargers rebounded from a rough 0-2 start to the season to get back to .500 just in time for their bye this week. The remaining schedule is a mixed bag of teams on either end of the spectrum. A lot of great teams and some not-so-good ones litter their path to the postse...2023
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• Best and worst Chargers PFF grades vs. the Vikings

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Justin Herbert and Keenan Allen top the Chargers in this week’s PFF grades after both player made history against the Vikings. The Chargers finally managed to finish a game in 2023 and that led to their first win of the new campaign. At 1-2, they’ll face the Raiders at home in Week Four with the chance to sit at .500 when they enter their early bye. The ...2023
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• Chargers BTS: A day in the Vikings press box
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• Chargers name final 53-man roster ahead of 2023 season opener

Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Two undrafted free agents make the Chargers’ final 53-man roster The Chargers have officially announced their initial 53-man roster. The list comes with a handful of surprises, including the additions of two undrafted free agents in running back Elijah Dotson and safety AJ Finley. For your viewing pleasure, here’s the entire 53-man roster as reported by the ...2023
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• Post-preseason Chargers 53-man roster projection

Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images UDFAs Elijah Dotson and Jerrod Clark played well this preseason, but was it enough to crack the final 53? The Chargers concluded the 2023 preseason with a 23-12 win over the 49ers in Santa Clara on Friday night. With final cuts due by this coming Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. PST, it’s time we throw out our final 53-man roster prediction. Enjoy! Quarterback (2): ...2023
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• Chargers Injury Report: Joey Bosa questionable, Austin Ekeler doubtful vs Titans

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Austin Ekeler is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Titans after failing to practice at all this week. The Chargers dropped their final injury report for this week’s game against the Titans and it’s looking as dreary as we expected it to. Edge rusher Joey Bosa is officially questionable for Sunday after participating only in a limited fashion o...2023
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• LB Drue Tranquill named to list of NFL’s top 50 2023 free agents
Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tranquill recorded a career-high 5.5 sacks and four pass breakups in 2022. Heading into the 2023 offseason, the Chargers have a handful of free agents that balled out this year and are now more than deserving of another contract. Names like defensive tackle Morgan Fox and offensive tackle Trey Pipkins come to mind, but there was onl...2023
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• Best and worst Chargers on offense/defense through the first month of the 2023 season
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• Why the Chargers selected LB Daiyan Henley
Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Henley provides another athletic, rangy presence at the second level for the defense. Linebacker was one of the least-sexy positional needs for the Chargers entering this year’s draft but it was a necessary selection that many expected to come via the third round or sometime early on day three. The Chargers decided to pull the trigger ...2023
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• Chargers expected to hire former 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman as LBs coach

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports NaVorro Bowman was named a First-Team All-Pro in three consecutive seasons under Jim Harbaugh with the 49ers. New Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is truly putting together a coaching staff with a lengthy resume and his latest addition might be one of the most exciting names you’ll hear this coaching cycle. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Chargers ar...2024
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• Chargers Week 2 Inactives: Joey Bosa ACTIVE vs. Titans

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Despite missing most of practice this week, Joey Bosa will be active and available for the Chargers against the Titans. The Chargers entered this weekend with five players on their injury report ahead of today’s game with the Titans. Officially, four of those players are officially out while Joey Bosa is your lone player who beat his questionable tag a...2023
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• Chargers Final Score: Chargers 23, 49ers 12

Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers ride their defense and ground attack to another preseason victory. The Chargers put up another impressive performance against the 49ers, winning the game 23-12 in the preseason finale at Levi’s Stadium. Easton Stick and Max Duggan commanded a fairly bland passing attack, as the Chargers only netted 38 yards throw the air. On the ground, the Bolts st...2023
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• Chargers send NaVorro Bowman to take in UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger’s private pro day
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• Chargers Free Agent Tracker: Grades, analysis, and more
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• Chargers-Chiefs Inactives: WR Ladd McConkey is OUT for Sunday Night Football

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Justin Herbert will be without his top receiver against the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. The Chargers officially released their inactives for Sunday Night Football and you might want to look away for this one. Among the team’s seven inactive players for tonight’s matchup with the Chiefs is wide receiver Ladd McConkey. McConkey currently leads the Chargers in bo...2024
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• Broncos vs. Chargers injury report: Friday

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers have released their final injury report ahead of their divisional matchup this Sunday. The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers have released their final injury report ahead of their divisional matchup this Sunday. The Broncos will be down three starters on offense while the Chargers come in a bit banged up ...2024
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• 3 burning questions for the Chargers entering the bye week
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• Chargers Final Roster Prediction: Bolts keep 7 WRs, 6iDL

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The Chargers are finished with the preseason and must now cut down their roster to 53 players ahead of the league deadline on Tuesday. The Chargers ended the preseason 1-2 by beating the Cowboys 26-19 on Saturday afternoon behind a massive defensive effort that included five interceptions among their six takeaways on the day. The offense also finally got into t...2024
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• Derwin James, Joey Bosa among Chargers missing second practice of the week

Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Derwin James, Joey Bosa, and DJ Chark are all missing a second consecutive practice as the Chargers prepare for the preseason finale in Dallas. For the second consecutive practice this week, the Chargers will be without stars Derwin James and Joey Bosa. As far as we know, neither are suffering from severe injuries and it’s likely both are just “working through ...2024
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• Why the Chargers selected LB Daiyan Henley
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• Chargers Day 2 Mock Draft: Bolts add pair of imposing defenders
Austin American-Statesman-USA TODAY NETWORK The Chargers lean heavily into the defense with their day two picks. The Chargers filled their biggest draft need by selecting a wide receiver on day one in TCU’s Quentin Johnston. Now, it’s time for them to start reinforcing the front seven of their defense after another year in which they played turnstile for opposing rushing attacks. Below, I ...2023
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• Chargers Mock Draft: Bolts land rare edge rusher in first round
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Here’s I do if I was general manager of the Chargers. The 2023 NFL draft week is finally here, which means it’s time to blast mock drafts and get our fill of predictions done before the actual draft takes place. The first version of my mock draft is going to take a look at what I personally would do. I know this one won’t be for everyone but if we were in a perf...2023
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