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What's Wrong With Pro Day Reporting?

3 weeks ago | wideleft.football | Alex Katson

When Tetairoa McMillan ran a 40-yard dash at a surprise workout on Arizona’s campus on March 17, a familiar haze of conflicting reporting set in. One of the most polarizing prospects projected in the first round of this year’s draft, McMillan had declined to run at the NFL Combine and skipped the Big 12 conference pro day, held just a few days later at the Cowboys practice facility in Frisco, TX.
A Chargers defensive tackle prospect for every round of the 2025 NFL draft

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Katson

The Chargers' defensive tackle room has undergone a makeover this offseason. After losing Poona Ford and Morgan Fox, they re-signed Teair Tart and added Naquan Jones and Da'Shawn Hand. Despite the additions, the positional room still lacks juice. That said, Los Angeles could resort to the draft and take advantage of a talented group. AdvertisementHere is a defensive tackle in every round for the Bolts.
A Chargers interior offensive lineman prospect for every round of the 2025 NFL draft

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Katson

The Chargers have done a decent bit of remodeling on the interior of their offensive line, bringing in Mekhi Becton to start at right guard and Andre James to compete at center. But Los Angeles still has holes to address in the unit after the middle three manifested as LA's Achilles' heel last season. Here's one player in each round that Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh could add to bolster the trenches.
A Chargers tight end prospect for every round of the 2025 NFL draft

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Katson

The Chargers have addressed, in one way or another, every need on their roster in free agency this offseason. That gives general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh the flexibility to take the best player on the board in April. But tight end remains a need, even after Los Angeles signed Tyler Conklin earlier this month. The group consists of Conklin, Will Dissly, and Tucker Fisk after Stone Smartt left for the Jets after he was not tendered by the Chargers.
Seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft: Chargers bolster roster with all ten selections

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Katson |Gavino Borquez

The Chargers are set with ten picks in next month's draft. Some bargain free-agent moves could still take place before the draft starts, but for the most part, the current roster shows what areas they should be targeting. As we are now officially four weeks away from the highly anticipated event, here is a look at what Los Angeles could do with each of its selections.
5 things to know about new Chargers guard Mekhi Becton

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Katson

The Chargers filled their hole at guard with one of the biggest guys they could find. Mekhi Becton signed a two-year deal with Los Angeles after the best season of his career in Philadelphia, which earned him a Super Bowl ring. Here's what to know about the newest Charger. He's nicknamed "Big Ticket"Becton has gone by "Big Ticket" since at least college, going as far as to buy a $175,000 pendant in the shape of a ticket stub to celebrate being drafted 11th overall by the Jets in 2020.
15 best remaining free agents for Chargers after Day 1 of NFL free agency

1 month ago | thetowntalk.com | Alex Katson

The Chargers were quieter than some expected on Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering window, conserving their cap space and coming to agreements with only two external free agents. Both are former Steelers: Cornerback Donte Jackson signed for 2 years, $13 million, while running back Najee Harris took a 1-year, $9.25 million deal. With a flurry of movement around the league on Monday, it's easy to feel that Los Angeles let the market pass them by.
15 best remaining free agents for Chargers after Day 1 of NFL free agency

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Katson

The Chargers were quieter than some expected on Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering window, conserving their cap space and coming to agreements with only two external free agents. Both are former Steelers: Cornerback Donte Jackson signed for 2 years, $13 million, while running back Najee Harris took a 1-year, $9.25 million deal. With a flurry of movement around the league on Monday, it's easy to feel that Los Angeles let the market pass them by.
Chargers release running back Gus Edwards

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Katson

The Chargers are in the market for a new RB2. Los Angeles announced that they would officially release running back Gus Edwards on Friday, clearing $3.125 million of cap room, per OverTheCap. Edwards, who had one year remaining on his contract, struggled in his only season as a Charger. Brought in due to his familiarity with Greg Roman's offensive scheme from their time together in Baltimore, the former undrafted free agent averaged career lows in rushing yards per game and success rate.
6 offensive free agents the Chargers should pursue when free agency opens

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Alex Katson

The NFL is officially less than a week away from the opening of free agency. Los Angeles still has a number of holes to fill, especially to improve the offense after a poor performance in the Wild Card, and has yet to retain key defensive contributors like Khalil Mack and Poona Ford. The release of Joey Bosa on Wednesday gives the Chargers over $90 million of cap space, however, giving them plenty of room to make several moves.