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The Los Angeles Chargers are currently gearing up for a 2025 NFL season in which they will look to build upon the success they displayed under first year head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2024. Returning most of the core players and hoping for another healthy year from Justin Herbert, Los Angeles could be poised to do big things next season.
The Chargers made a splash this offseason by acquiring former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, but that isn’t stopping the team from looking for additional options to help supplement its depth in the backfield.
“The #Chargers worked out veteran RB and returner Nyheim Hines today, per source,” reported NFL insider Jordan Schultz on X, formerly Twitter.
Hines most recently was a member of the Cleveland Browns a season ago but hasn’t appeared in an NFL game since the 2022 season, when he was a member of the Buffalo Bills.
In addition to running back, Hines also has extensive experience as a punt returner, which could be the role he sees most often if he does indeed sign with the Chargers following his workout.
As previously mentioned, the Chargers are looking to build upon the success they experienced in 2024, where they made the playoffs for the firsrt time since 2022 before ultimately bowing out to the Houston Texans once they got there.
Expectations weren’t exactly sky high for Jim Harbaugh and company last season, but the Chargers’ strong defensive unit, combined with a stellar season from unexpected weapons on offense including rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey, allowed the Chargers to perform above expectations throughout most of the year.
Moving forward into 2025, the Chargers won’t have the benefit of being able to “sneak up” on teams any longer, as opponents will be well aware of their prowess, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
In any case, the Chargers are slated to kick off their 2025-26 NFL campaign in early September against their divisional rival and reigning AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. That game will take place in Brazil.
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