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Chargers sign 7 2025 draft picks, 18 undrafted free agents

Chargers sign 7 2025 draft picks, 18 undrafted free agents

The Chargers have signed seven of their nine 2025 draft picks, including defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell and edge rusher Kyle Kennard.

On Friday afternoon, just about two weeks since the end of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chargers have announced the signing of seven of their nine draft picks. They were defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell (third-rounder), edge rusher Kyle Kennard (fourth), wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (fifth), tight end Oronde Gadsden II (fifth), offensive lineman Branson Taylor (sixth), safety R.J. Mickens (sixth), and cornerback Trikweze Bridges (seventh).

So heading into the weekend, the lone players left to sign their rookie contracts...

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Omarion Hampton, Tre Harris invited to 2025 NFL Rookie Premiere

Omarion Hampton, Tre Harris invited to 2025 NFL Rookie Premiere

Omarion Hampton and Tre Harris are the lone Chargers invited to attend the annual NFL Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles next week.

Every year, dozens of the league’s brightest incoming players get together in Los Angeles for the NFL Rookie Premiere hosted by Panini America. This year’s event will take place next week from May 14-17 with 42 players currently set to attend.

The NFLPA calls the rookie premiere the “first major business immersion” as the players in attendance will be tasked with taking numerous photos and signing autographs, including thousands of cards featuring their faces.

Per the NFLPA, players...

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Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.

Good morning, Chargers fans!

We’ve made it to another weekend, everyone. It’s going to be 85 degrees in Minnesota today which is a literal miracle. Let’s all get outside and breath some fresh air, huh?

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:

Five things to know about Jamaree Caldwell (Chargers.com)

What could be the biggest surprise from the Chargers 2025 draft class? (Chargers.com)

One big reason why fans should be optimistic for the Chargers in 2025 (Chargers Wire)

Omarion Hampton and Tre Harris will attend this year’s...

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Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.

Good morning, Chargers fans!

You all know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:

What’s the best game on the Chargers 2025 schedule? (Chargers.com)

Which opponents are on the Chargers 2025 schedule? (Chargers.com)

Joe Hortiz is not shutting down the idea of adding even more help at wide receiver (Chargers Wire)

Would the Chargers consider bringing back Gerald Everett? (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:

The biggest remaining hole on all 32 teams following the NFL Draft (ESPN)

Dallas Goedert will remain with the Eagles...

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Chargers Post-Draft Intel: Bolts like their young WR nucleus

Chargers Post-Draft Intel: Bolts like their young WR nucleus

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, don’t expect the Chargers to make any notable moves with their receiver room going forward into the offseason.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped some post-draft intel he’s gained regarding all 32 teams following this year’s NFL draft.

When it comes to the Chargers, Fowler does not believe fans should hold out for any notable move when it comes to further building their wide receiver room.

*For months, the Chargers’ brass heard the cries about Los Angeles’ need for receiver help alongside Ladd McConkey & Co. The Chargers passed on a DK Metcalf trade or other free...

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3 Chargers UDFAs with the best chance of surviving final cuts

3 Chargers UDFAs with the best chance of surviving final cuts

UDFA running back Raheim Sanders may have the best chance of making the Chargers final roster after a productive career in the SEC.

It’s always fun to root for the underdog. Finding something to love about little-known undrafted free agents after they sign with your favorite NFL team is almost a rite of passage for any serious football fan and that habit doesn’t often change no matter how many years have come and gone.

This year, the Chargers signed a handful of intriguing players in their initial 18-man UDFA haul. Below, I touch on three of them that I believe...

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Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.

Good morning, Chargers fans!

This past Monday morning, I finally got my wisdom teeth removed at the ripe age of 31, hence why the page went dark the past two days. With a load of pain killers coursing through my veins, it’s time to get back to work. In the meantime, I hope everyone had a great start to to their week!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:

Check out photos from the Chargers starting phase two of the offseason program (Chargers.com)

Five things to know...

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