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Flag football isn’t as close to NFL football as you think. That’s why the best players from the Chargers may not be exactly who you think they’d be.
The NFL owners pushed through the proposal to allow players to participate in flag football during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. There’s only room for 10 players on the actual team, meaning there are going to be a lot of good football players who don’t get picked. It also means the majority of NFL teams will likely not be represented, as well.
Because of this, the honor of being able...
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Chargers fans can now lock in their preseason plans through the month of August.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Chargers finally announced all the confirmed dates and times for their 2025 preseason schedule.
First up, we all know about their opening exhibition game against the Detroit Lions in Canton, Ohio for the Pro Football Hall of Game. That matchup will take place on July 31 at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Their second preseason game against the Saints will be 10 days later on August 10 at 1:05 p.m inside SoFi Stadium. That game will be the first time the Chargers get to...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
Enjoy the day and feel free to discuss anything and everything that may be on your minds in the comments below!
And now for today’s links.
The Chargers finalized their 2025 preseason schedule (Chargers.com)
Why the Chargers expect a big leap for second-year LB Junior Colson (Chargers.com)
Projections for Chargers skill position players (Chargers Wire)
J.K. Dobbins was predicted to land with the Texans (Bolt Beat)
Which rookies will have the greatest impact during the 2025 season? (ESPN)...
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Chargers first-round running back Omarion Hampton has been projected to lead all rookies in total touchdowns from scrimmage in 2025.
The Chargers drafted running back Omarion Hampton with the 22nd-overall pick in hopes he’d swiftly become the future of the backfield in Los Angeles. How fast that actually occurs will depend on the success — or lack thereof — of fellow backfield mate Najee Harris this season, of course, but there are some analysts that believe he won’t have to wait long before making his mark at the NFL level.
In a new piece over at ESPN, NFL analyst and...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
Happy Hump Day, everyone! Let’s make it a good one!
And now for today’s links.
Why the Chargers linebackers are ready to lead the defense in 2025 (Chargers.com)
Here’s how the NFL created the 2025 Chargers schedule (Chargers.com)
Ladd McConkey was named a top player under the age of 25 (Chargers Wire)
Is it a surprise that Jim Harbaugh was serious about letting Zion Johnson work at center? (Bolt Beat)
Justin Jefferson has [dreamed of winning a gold...
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The Chargers were chosen to open their season in Brazil against the divisional rival Chiefs, but they aren’t getting the benefit of the doubt in their odds.
We knew for awhile prior to the official NFL schedule release that the Chargers would begin their 2025 season by playing in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Once the schedule release finally arrived, we got the confirmation that they’d be facing a divisional rival in the Chiefs in what should be one of the best games of Week One.
The unfortunate part — and likely unsurprising as well — is that the fine folks in...
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Early Tuesday morning, reports came out that the NFL owners are expected to push through the proposal to allow players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics. This would allow the best football players in the world a chance to represent their country on the biggest stage when the games come to Los Angeles a little over three years from now.
Everyone from players to owners believe this would be a huge step forward for the game of football and just an overall surreal...
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The Chargers have finally put pen to paper as they’ve officially signed first-round RB Omarion Hampton.
The Chargers began the process of signing their 2025 draft class on May 9 when they signed the latter seven of their nine draft picks, beginning with third-rounder Jamaree Caldwell and ending with seventh-round pick Trikweze Bridges.
On Monday afternoon, 10 days later, the Chargers officially announced the signing of former North Carolina running back and 2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton.
According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, Hampton’s contract is a four-year, full-guaranteed $17.77 million deal that includes a signing bonus of $9.56 million....
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After a breakout, record-setting rookie season in 2024, Ladd McConkey was named among the league’s best players under the age of 25.
The Chargers traded up in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select Ladd McConkey in hopes that he’d help the team’s passing attack heading into year one under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Even if you were high on McConkey following his selection, I don’t think anyone would have expected him to have the type of record-breaking season he put together a season ago.
After managing to record 50 or more receiving yards just once in...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
Welcome back to another week of the NFL season. Let’s make it a good one.
And now for today’s links.
How reseeding the playoffs could affect the Chargers (Chargers.com)
Five takeaways from the Chargers road schedule in 2025 (Chargers.com)
Ranking the best quarterbacks the Chargers will face this season (Bolt Beat)
NFL analysts are doubting the Chargers can get back to 11 wins in 2025 (Bolt Beat)
Best fits for remaining NFL free agents (ESPN)
[Top game to...
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The older brother of Oregon star Matayo Uiagalelei is currently a UDFA with the Chargers.
Could the Chargers reunite a pair of brothers a year from now?
In a way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft, Sports Illustrated’s Richie Bradshaw believes the Bolts will end up grabbing one of the class’ top edge rushers, and he also happens to have a brother who just signed with the Chargers as part of their 2025 UDFA class.
With the 19th pick (meaning the Bolts are believed to be a playoff team next season), Bradshaw has the Chargers selecting Oregon pass rusher Matayo Uiagalelei, the...
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The Chargers will have a much tougher schedule in 2025. Does that mean they could fall short of expectations?
The Chargers go from having one of the easiest schedules during the 2024 campaign to having one of the tougher slates in the league this upcoming campaign. They’re the only team in the league to begin the year with three consecutive divisional matchups and have one of the more difficult finishes to the season, facing four playoff games — as well as their other three AFC West matchups — within their final six games.
There is still plenty of time until...
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