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Mock draft delivers dream WR outcome Chargers fans would love

1 week ago | boltbeat.com | Justin Fried

This would be best-case scenario. The Los Angeles Chargers have spent most of the offseason trying to restock their offensive supporting cast. While the team added veterans like Mike Williams and Tyler Conklin in free agency, they’ve yet to make a long-term investment in their pass-catching corps. With Justin Herbert entering his prime, the need for a dynamic playmaker on the outside has never been more apparent.
3 mistakes Keenan Allen would save the Chargers from making in NFL Draft

1 week ago | boltbeat.com | Ryan Heckman

This offseason, there is still one big question fans of the LA Chargers are asking. Is Keenan Allen coming back? The veteran wide receiver is unlikely to return to the Chicago Bears after just one season and has gone on record saying he'd like to play for either the Chargers or Bears going forward. At this point, it seems obvious what will end up happening. But, are the Chargers going to wait until after the 2025 NFL Draft to make the move?
Chargers may have already tipped their hand on Zion Johnson’s future

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Justin Fried

What does the future hold for Zion Johnson? It’s safe to say Zion Johnson’s time with the Los Angeles Chargers has fallen short of expectations so far. The 2022 first-round pick has started at guard for three seasons, but he has yet to make the leap the team envisioned when they drafted him. Johnson started his rookie season at left guard before kicking over to right guard in 2023.
Chargers offense could be the only shot Trey Lance has left to succeed in the NFL

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Mike Luciano

The Los Angeles Chargers might be the last house on the block for former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance, as it might be next to impossible for him to find anyone who will take him on as a quarterback in this league if he fails to impress Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman. Lance, who recently signed a one-year contract with the team after an uninspiring two-season stint in Dallas, will compete with veteran Taylor Heinicke for the backup quarterback job.
Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft is a dream scenario for Justin Herbert and Chargers

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Justin Fried

Somewhere Justin Herbert is smiling. The key to building a successful NFL offense is simple: build around your star quarterback. For all of Justin Herbert’s talent, the Chargers haven’t always done that. Whether it was shaky offensive line play, a lack of consistent weapons, or coaching instability, Herbert has often been asked to do more with less. But if the latest two-round 2-25 NFL Mock Draft from ESPN's Mel Kiper plays out the way he envisions, that could finally start to change.
Tyreek Hill’s cryptic social media posts reignite trade buzz with Chargers lurking

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Justin Fried

The Tyreek Hill trade buzz is back. The Los Angeles Chargers have made it clear this offseason that they’re in the market for pass-catching help. They’ve been linked to a number of high-profile wide receivers going back to before the offseason, with recent speculation tying them to Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill. The Chargers kicked things off by reuniting with Mike Williams, signing the veteran wideout to a one-year deal worth $3 million.
3 Chargers players who (maybe) won’t make the 53-man roster in 2025

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Lee Vowell

Not enjoying the ride? The Los Angeles Chargers are well-coached and have a good roster. If the Kansas City Chiefs begin to regress a bit, the team could challenge for the AFC West title. Eventually, that will happen, right? But while LA has good talent, a lot of it is top-heavy. Certain positions do not have quality depth. The issues will have to be corrected by smart choices in the 2025 NFL draft. The three players below could be losers from the draft picks, though.
Chargers kick Justin Herbert's closest teammate to the curb

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Jason Reed

Being close with Justin Herbert can only take you so far. The LA Chargers have done a lot to take care of Justin Herbert over the last half-decade. After all, Jim Harbaugh re-hired former quarterbacks coach Shane Day last offseason and brought back Mike Williams to catch passes this offseason. Not every move can be tailored for Herbert and the Chargers learned that this past season.
Chargers' huge offseason mistake made even worse by Trey Lance deal

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Mike Luciano

Despite the fact the Los Angeles Chargers already had a backup quarterback behind Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz believed that former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance is the type of signing they needed to make right before the start of the 2025 NFL Draft. Lance agreed to sign a one-year contract worth up to $6.2 million. The expectation is that Lance will compete with Taylor Heinicke for LA's backup job behind Herbert.
Chargers sign Trey Lance to bafflingly expensive contract

2 weeks ago | boltbeat.com | Mike Luciano

The Los Angeles Chargers decided to take a high-upside swing on a quarterback that can support Justin Herbert. Even after a tough Dallas Cowboys stint, former top pick Trey Lance has found himself another job in the pros. The Chargers signed Lance to a one-year contract worth over $6 million. While he will compete with veteran Taylor Heinicke for the backup quarterback job, the superior physical talent Lance has could suggest he is the frontrunner.