Los Angeles Chargers
Per the NFL transaction wire, the Chargers worked out a pair of edge rushers on Wednesday in former Raiders first-round pick Clelin Ferrell and former Titans fourth-round pick Rashad Weaver.
Ferrell, the former fourth-overall pick in the 2019 draft out of Clemson, spent the 2019-2022 seasons with the Raiders before being waived and landing in San Francisco for the 2023 season. In 2024, Ferrell was a member of the Washington Commanders. In his six-year career, Ferrell has recorded 159 tackles, 17 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and 12 passes defended.
Weaver was drafted out of Pittsburgh in 2021....
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On Wednesday before the team’s first practice of Week Three, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed to reporters that edge rusher and captain Khalil Mack is being placed on IR. Mack will now miss a minimum of four games before he can return to the field.
Mack suffered a dislocated elbow against the Raiders on Monday night after notching his first sack of the 2025 season against his former team. On the unfortunate play, Mack reached out to tackle a Raiders ballcarrier just as teammate and linebacker Troy Dye dove shoulder-first, catching and pinning Mack’s arm between him and the...
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If you’ve been holding your breath and preparing for the worst since Khalil Mack left Monday night’s game against the Raiders, it’s not time to take a collective sigh of relief.
Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Mack is only expected to miss “a few weeks” with a dislocate elbow. Let me repeat that: Mack’s injury is not season-ending and he will be back within the next few weeks.
Mack began the game against the team that drafted him just the way you’d expect. He was stout at the point of attack and even managed to notch his first sack of...
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The Chargers enter Week Three ready to take on the final leg of a three-game stretch to begin the year against divisional opponents.
Week Two saw the Chargers improve to 2-0 on the year while the Broncos dropped a one-point game to the Colts on late field goal. This week’s game will also be the Chargers’ first inside SoFi Stadium after beginning the year in Brazil before traveling to Las Vegas for Monday Night Football.
Like they always are, this one is sure to be competitive from start to finish.
Here’s a quick screenshot of how these two teams fare...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Pat McAfee believes the Chargers are “for real” after their 2-0 start to the year (Chargers.com)
Eight edge rushers who could be replacements for Khalil Mack (Chargers Wire)
Quentin Johnston joined elite company in the team’s win over the Raiders (Bolt Beat)
Jim Harbaugh called Derwin James the best safety in the history of the game (Pro Football Talk)
Five 2026 prospects who improved their draft stock in Week 3 (Sports Illustrated)
Ranking the 0-2 teams in the NFL after...
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Starting the year 2-0 is a great feeling. But starting the year 2-0 with both being wins over divisional opponents has got to be some kind of special.
The Chargers got massive games out of their stars and captains, leading to a dominant defensive win over the Raiders 20-9 on the road in Las Vegas. For the most part, this was all Chargers all night long. There were a few blemishes on the night, but overall the Bolts found their way to a lead and then held onto it from there on out.
With that said, here are four winners...
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The Chargers defense stood tall for another week while the offense did their thing and finished the game with the ball in their hands. It was another complete win that has given the Chargers possession of first place in the AFC West ahead of next week’s home date with the Broncos.
That said, let’s go ahead and dive into the best and worst grades given to the Chargers from Pro Football Focus this week!
Best (min. 20 snaps)
RB Najee Harris – 75.7
WR Keenan Allen – 75.1
WR Ladd McConkey – 74.3
OT Joe Alt – 73.4...
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The Chargers went into Las Vegas and held Raiders quarterback Geno Smih to less than 200 passing yards, picked him off three times, and overall kept their opponent out of the end zone all night long. The victory over the Raiders also pushed the Chargers to 2-0 on the season and gave them sole possession of the AFC West.
With a date at home against the 1-1 Broncos in Week Three, the Chargers have the chance to begin the year 3-0 with all their wins coming against AFC West opponents. That’d be one heck of a start to the year,...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
The Chargers went into hostile enemy territory on Monday night and left with a victory and a perfect 2-0 record in the division to begin the season. Let the celebration continue all day long! Let us know how you’re all feeling in the comments below!
And now for today’s links.
Five takeaways from the Chargers beating the Raiders on Monday night (Chargers.com)
Daiyan Henley pushed through an illness to lead the Chargers to a win in primetime (Chargers.com)
Five more takeaways from Monday night’s win over the Raiders (Chargers Wire)
Jim Harbaugh sent...
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The Chargers and Raiders are about to kickoff the second half of Monday Night Football’s double-header.
Both teams are 1-0 coming off wins against the Chiefs and Patriots, respectively. Justin Herbert looked like his vintage self in Brazil while Pete Carroll and Geno Smith got their squad off to an ideal start after both joined the franchise earlier this offseason.
One of the top storylines in this one will be the performances of both Omarion Hampton and Ashton Jeanty, both of whom were selected in the first round of this year’s draft. Neither running back could find their stride in...
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Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: ESPN, ABC
The Los Angeles Chargers are continuing their season against the AFC West rival Las Vegas Raiders in Sin City.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready to go for their Week 2 matchup in Sin City against the AFC West rival Las Vegas Raiders, but linebacker Daiyan Henley was added late to the injury report with an illness.
Luckily for the Chargers, Henley is active against the Raiders. However, the team is sitting defensive back Elijah Molden, tight end Tucker Fisk, cornerback Nikko Reed, outside linebacker Kyle Kennard, linebacker Kana’i Mauga, tight end Oronde Gadsden and defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia.
Meanwhile, the Raiders are sitting running back Raheem Mostert, defensive end Charles Snowden, offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson, offensive tackle...
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