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Chargers | LAC remains high on Quentin Johnston Thu May 16, 04:36 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston is a 'great worker' and a player that the team believes is 'going to launch' in 2024, according to general manager Joe Hortiz on The Up & Adams podcast on Wednesday, May 15.'Quentin was a player we liked in Baltimore as well last year - a player that I liked. When you look at him, when he was coming out of college, he was an elite size/speed athlete. And you saw some rawness to his game, but you also saw the ability, for as big as he is, (6-foot-3), I think, and 220 pounds, you watch him drop his weight, getting in and out of breaks, come to balance at the top of the route, get out quickly. He can do some rare things for a player his size. (Coach) Jim (Harbaugh) was on the other sideline in one of his better games (in college), and so we've all seen it. We believe in it. He's a great kid, he's a great worker. Everyone here has a high opinion of him. I believe he's really going to launch. I really do. His skill set is great. We're (going to) work with him, make him better and better,' Hortiz told Adams.
Link to story Chargers | Justin Eboigbe under contract Thu May 16, 04:20 PM
Los Angeles Chargers fourth-round draft choice DL Justin Eboigbe (Alabama) signed a four-year contract on Thursday, May 16. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | New WR Chark Says Playing With Justin Herbert A Major Positive Tue May 14, 04:47 PM
New Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark says the opportunity to play with quarterback Justin Herbert was a "big-time" attraction when he was weighing his offers in free agency. "He's a Top 5 QB in this league," Chark said of Herbert. "The way he prepares, seeing the way he works, catching passes from him. The timing has been great. Playing with a guy like that -- I've played with many QBs in my career, so being able to play with an elite guy is definitely something that I'm excited to do. I feel like he can help me in a lot of different ways."
| Footballguys view: Chark thinks his talents as a deep threat are a perfect fit for Herbert's arm strength. "Justin is the type of quarterback who elevates the guys around him," Chark added. The big question, of course, is how much throwing the Herbert and the Chargers will do under new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who has focused on the ground game in previous stops. That said, the Chargers have made a significant change at wide receiver this offseason with the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Getting Chark and Herbert on the same page quickly would greatly boost the Chargers' offense. |
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Chargers | LA Chargers move on from Brevin Allen Tue May 14, 03:01 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Brevin Allen was waived on Tuesday, May 14.
Link to story Chargers | Chargers ink UDFA DL Mon May 13, 11:24 PM
Undrafted free-agent DL Chris Collins (Minnesota) is signing an undisclosed contract with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, May 13, per source.
Link to story Chargers | Bud Dupree signs with Chargers Sat May 11, 05:51 PM
Free-agent DE Bud Dupree (Falcons) agreed to a two-year deal worth $6 million with a total value of $10 million with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources Saturday, May 11.
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Chargers | Six rookies finalize deals with LA Chargers Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Los Angeles Chargers third-round draft choice LB Junior Colson (Michigan), fifth-round draft choice DB Tarheeb Still (Maryland), fifth-round draft choice DB Cam Hart (Notre Dame), sixth-round draft choice RB Kimani Vidal (Troy), seventh-round draft choice WR Brenden Rice (USC) and seventh-round draft choice WR Cornelius Johnson (Michigan) signed four-year contracts on Friday, May 10. Terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Rice and Johnson are both big downfield options who will try to win playing time as an outside receiver for the Chargers. Vidal has a chance to play a big role in the backfield with only Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins in his way. The Chargers are basically a rebuilding team right now, so these third day draft picks should be given a chance to compete and play a role for the team this year. |
Chargers | Brenden Rice has a shot to contribute early Fri May 10, 01:20 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Brenden Rice has 'an opportunity to carve out a role for himself early on,' in the opinion of Chargers.com's Eric Smith, who notes that while there's a crowded receiver room for the Chargers, multiple spots along the depth chart are up for grabs.
| Footballguys view: Rice should have been drafted much higher, or at least that's what many thought before the draft. Instead, Jerry Rice's son fell to the seventh round where he could prove to be a tremendous value pick for the Chargers. Rice can stretch the field, and he can make circus catches seem routine. We'll see if he can work his way up the depth chart in training camp and become a favorite target of QB Justin Herbert. |
Chargers | Bud Dupree continuing to mull his future Thu May 9, 04:03 PM
Free-agent LB Bud Dupree (Falcons) recently concluded a visit with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source. Dupree has also reportedly been talking with two of his former teams - the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers - as well.
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Chargers | Marquez Valdes-Santling, LAC to meet Tuesday Mon May 6, 10:24 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is now meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, May 7, per source.
Link to storyMarquez Valdes-Scantling player page
Chargers | LAC to meet with Marquez Valdes-Scantling Sun May 5, 07:56 PM
Free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Chiefs) is scheduled to visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, May 6, per source.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers, who drafted three wideouts this offseason to remake the position group after Keenan Allen and Mike Williams' departures, also signed D.J. Chark last week. So, the interest in Valdes-Scantling indicates an ongoing search for veteran depth behind a young, unproven top-three at the position: Rookie Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer, and second-year man Quentin Johnston. It's worth noting that Valdes-Scantling has struggled with drops throughout his career, as Johnston did during his rookie campaign. |
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Chargers | D.J. Chark joining Bolts Fri May 3, 12:53 AM
Free-agent WR DJ Chark Jr. (Panthers) has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Chark is still a speed merchant who can take the top off the defense. The Chargers are going to run the heck out of the ball this year, and that should set up play-action opportunities for downfield strikes. Chark has 'what the heck' flex appeal in that role, and he could have a higher upside given the currently unknown pecking order. If someone like Quentin Johnston doesn't come through with more consistent play, Chark could be the one who elevates his game. |
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Chargers | LAC picks up Rashawn Slater's fifth-year option Thu May 2, 02:57 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater had his fifth-year team option for 2025 worth $13.4 million exercised on Thursday, May 2.
Link to story Chargers | Tyler Boyd visits Wed May 1, 05:05 PM
Free-agent WR Tyler Boyd (Bengals) met with this Los Angeles Chargers this week, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers, Chiefs, and Jets were all reportedly interested in the veteran slot receiver this offseason. He hasn't signed anywhere yet, but a team like the Chargers could use him. They did select Georgia WR Ladd McConkey in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft, but Boyd could provide more veteran depth. Currently, they have Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston as their top two receivers. |
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Chargers | Jaylen Johnson joining Bolts Sun Apr 28, 10:26 AM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jaylen Johnson (East Carolina) agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, April 27, according to a source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Leon Johnson III agrees to terms Sun Apr 28, 10:15 AM
Undrafted free-agent WR Leon Johnson III (Oklahoma State) agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, April 27. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Jaelen Gill headed to Chargers Sun Apr 28, 09:48 AM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jaelen Gill (Fresno State) agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, April 27. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Casey Bauman agrees to terms Sun Apr 28, 09:41 AM
Undrafted free-agent QB Casey Bauman (Montana State) agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, April 27. The deal includes a $10,000 bonus.
Link to story Chargers | Luke Benson headed to Bolts Sun Apr 28, 09:30 AM
Undrafted free-agent TE Luke Benson (Georgia Tech) agreed to terms on a contract Saturday, April 27. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Zach Heins agrees to deal with Bolts Sat Apr 27, 08:02 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Zach Heins (South Dakota State) agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, April 27, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Brenden Rice falls to 7th round Sat Apr 27, 06:12 PM
USC WR Brenden Rice was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 225th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | Kimani Vidal drafted by LAC Sat Apr 27, 04:21 PM
Troy RB Kimani Vidal was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 181st overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | Bolts pick up option on Rashawn Slater Sat Apr 27, 11:04 AM
The Los Angeles Chargers exercised the 2025 fifth-year option on OT Rashawn Slater Saturday, April 27, according to a source.
Link to story Chargers | Ladd McConkey joining Chargers Fri Apr 26, 07:22 PM
Georgia WR Ladd McConkey was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 34th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | Bolts declined Justin Herbert trade inquiries Thu Apr 25, 09:06 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert was pursued by the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, but trade attempts were met with 'a flat no,' league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Chargers | LAC selects Joe Alt Thu Apr 25, 08:45 PM
Notre Dame OT Joe Alt was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | Joe Alt has Chargers interest Wed Apr 24, 10:34 AM
Notre Dame OT Joe Alt has the interest of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to story Chargers | JC Latham could be target Mon Apr 22, 06:00 PM
Alabama OT JC Latham could be a target for the Los Angeles Chargers if they decide to trade down in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, sources told SI.com's Albert Breer
Link to story Chargers | DJ Chark Jr. visits Chargers Fri Apr 19, 10:37 AM
Free-agent WR DJ Chark Jr. (Panthers) visited the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, April 18.
Link to storyD.J. Chark Jr player page
Chargers | Exempt list for Basil Okoye Thu Apr 18, 06:05 PM
Los Angeles Chargers DT Basil Okoye was placed on the Exempt/International Player list Thursday, April 18.
Link to story Chargers | J.K. Dobbins officially in the fold Thu Apr 18, 01:29 PM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Ravens) officially signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, April 18. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Chargers | J.K. Dobbins set to join Chargers Wed Apr 17, 07:31 PM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Ravens) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, April 17. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Chargers | Brock Bowers visiting Chargers Wed Apr 17, 12:15 PM
Georgia TE Brock Bowers is visiting the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, April 17.
Link to story Chargers | Nate Wiggins meets with LAC Tue Apr 16, 08:01 PM
Clemson CB Nate Wiggins appears to have had an official visit with the Los Angeles Chargers before the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | LA Chargers bring in a pair of Michigan defenders Tue Apr 16, 12:21 PM
University of Michigan LB Junior Colson and DT Kris Jenkins are visiting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Chargers | McCallan Castles spending time with LA Chargers Thu Apr 11, 02:50 PM
University of Tennessee TE McCallan Castles is visiting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, April 11.
| Footballguys view: Castles is a late-round pick or priority free agent, but there's perhaps more receiving skill there than he showed on film at Tennessee. He's a huge target who knows how to box out defenders, making him an interesting red-zone option. |
Chargers | LA Chargers meeting with Jared Wiley Thu Apr 11, 01:28 PM
Texas Christian University TE Jared Wiley is visiting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, April 11. Wiley has already met with the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys and is scheduled to do the same with the Washington Commanders next week.
| Footballguys view: Wiley is one of our favorite TEs in this draft class. He's a big-bodied target who moves like a wide receiver. Bringing a basketball skill set to the football field, Wiley has the attention of NFL scouts. He could be a second or third-round pick who could have plenty of fantasy relevance. |
Chargers | LA Chargers met with Savion Jackson Tue Apr 9, 10:08 PM
North Carolina State DE Savion Jackson visited with the Los Angeles Chargers last week, according to a source.
Link to story Chargers | Isaac Guerendo to visit Mon Apr 8, 07:54 PM
Louisville RB Isaac Guerendo is scheduled to have an official visit with the Los Angeles Chargers before the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Chargers | LAC interested in Marquez Valdes-Scantling Mon Apr 8, 11:06 AM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Chiefs) has received interest from the Los Angeles Chargers.
| Footballguys view: As PFT noted, after cutting Mike Williams and trading Keenan Allen, the Chargers have obvious needs at the position. Valdes-Scantling is one of the few available options with name recognition. Which says more about where the free-agent class stands at this point than it does about MVS. |
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Chargers | Edgerrin Cooper visiting Chargers Thu Apr 4, 11:13 AM
Texas A&M DE Edgerrin Cooper is visiting the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, April 4.
Link to story Chargers | Blake Corum to meet with LAC Tue Apr 2, 07:05 PM
Michigan RB Blake Corum said he is scheduled to have an official visit with the Los Angeles Chargers before the 2024 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Corum was one of the most productive running backs in Michigan's history, running for 3,506 career yards and 56 touchdowns in three seasons. The Chargers have former Baltimore Raven Gus Edwards at the top of their depth chart. Whether it's Corum or somebody else, an addition is likely in this month's draft. |
Chargers | Cameron Dicker signs new deal Tue Apr 2, 05:04 PM
Los Angeles Chargers exclusive rights free-agent PK Cameron Dicker signed a new contract with the Chargers Tuesday, April 2. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Ben Mason catches on with LA Chargers Tue Apr 2, 04:36 PM
Free-agent FB Ben Mason (Ravens) signed a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, April 2. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Chargers | GM expects improvement from top two WRs Thu Mar 28, 05:58 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston should both be able to make jumps in their play next season, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
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Chargers | LAC meets with J.K. Dobbins Wed Mar 27, 06:33 PM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Ravens) met with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, March 27.
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Chargers | LAC receiving interest on first round pick Fri Mar 22, 04:12 PM
Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz said he has been contacted by teams about the availability of acquiring the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and Hortiz said the team is open to several options regarding the pick.
Link to story Chargers | Kristian Fulton agrees with Chargers Fri Mar 22, 10:30 AM
Free-agent CB Kristian Fulton (Titans) agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers Friday, March 22. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Chargers | Gus Edwards to headline backfield? Thu Mar 21, 09:20 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards is going to be the 'bell cow' of the backfield, according to general manager Joe Hortiz. I told you we wanted to be bigger, play a physical style of football on both sides of the ball and he helps us do that,' Hortiz said.
Link to storyGus Edwards player page
Chargers | Kristian Fulton to meet with Chargers Tue Mar 19, 05:13 PM
Free-agent CB Kristian Fulton (Titans) is scheduled to meet with the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, March 21, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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