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The Los Angeles Chargers are hiring Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their next head coach, sources said Sunday, Jan. 17.
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Los Angeles Chargers practice squad WR Jeff Cotton and RB Troymaine Pope had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 11.
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The Los Angeles Chargers will interview current New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett for the team's head coaching vacancy on Friday, Jan. 8.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen, TE Hunter Henry and S Derwin James (knee) were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Jan. 7. While Allen and Henry will return to the active roster, James will remain on the Reserve/Injured list.
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San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has been requested for an interview by the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Darius Bradwell, CB John Brannon, P Lachlan Edwards, NT Breiden Fehoko, OGs Nate Gilliam and Ryan Hunter, WRs John Hurst and Jason Moore, DT T.J. Smith, and CB Donte Vaughn were signed to Reserve/Future contracts Tuesday, Jan. 5. Terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
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Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus received a request to interview from the Los Angeles Chargers to interview for their head-coaching position on Monday, Jan. 4.
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn was fired Monday, Jan. 4.
Footballguys view: Lynn had a 33-31 record with the Chargers during the regular season and made one trip to the postseason with them in four years. The team regularly lost games late under Lynn and that's what cost him his job even though the team has a young rising star in QB Justin Herbert. With the assets on both sides of the ball, and Herbert at quarterback, the Chargers will be quite the attractive destination for a new head coach. |

Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 22 of his 31 passes for 302 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing score in a 38-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17. RB Austin Ekeler rushed seven times for 18 yards and caught six passes for 33 yards and a touchdown, and WR Mike Williams hauled in six of his seven targets for 108 yards and a score. RB Justin Justin Jackson rushed nine times for a team-high 72 yards, and TE Donald Parham caught three of his four targets for 37 yards and a touchdown.
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Los Angeles Chargers CB Brandon Facyson (heel) left the Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a heel injury and he is questionable to return.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Week 17 game and will not return.
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Los Angeles Chargers OG Trai Turner (chest) suffered a chest injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
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The Los Angeles Chargers have declared DL Joey Bosa, QB Easton Stick, OT Bryan Bulaga, SS Jahleel Addae, S Rayshawn Jenkins and OT Sam Tevi inactive for Week 17.
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Los Angeles Chargers CB John Brannon was added to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 2, and will be available for the Week 17 game.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Jahleel Addae (calf) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Week 17's game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Los Angeles Chargers CB Casey Hayward (hamstring) and LB Malik Jefferson (shoulder) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Jan. 1.
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The Los Angeles Chargers promoted TE Matt Sokol, DE Joe Gaziano, LB Cole Christiansen and CB Jaylen Watkins from the practice squad Friday, Jan. 1.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Jalen Guyton (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
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Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa (shin, concussion), OT Bryan Bulaga (foot), CB Casey Hayward (hamstring), LB Malik Jefferson (shoulder) and S Rayshawn Jenkins (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs. S Jahleel Addae (calf) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. OT Sam Tevi (knee) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is also listed as questionable. S Nasir Adderley (ankle), WR Jalen Guyton (hamstring), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), TE Donald Parham (illness) and LB Denzel Perryman (back) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Jalen Guyton (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Jahleel Addae (calf), DE Joey Bosa (shin, concussion), OT Bryan Bulaga (foot), CB Casey Hayward (hamstring), LB Malik Jefferson (shoulder), S Rayshawn Jenkins) and OT Sam Tevi (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. S Nasir Adderley (ankle), WR Jalen Guyton (hamstring), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), TE Donald Parham (illness) and LB Denzel Perryman (back) practiced in full.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Dec. 31.
Footballguys view: That ends Allen's season as he won't be cleared to play in Week 17 against the Chiefs. Allen fought through injuries to post 100 catches for 992 yards and eight receiving touchdowns. He's signed through the 2024 season, Allen has a cap hit of $19.2 million in 2021 with $8.1 million in dead money. The future is bright for the Chargers because of QB Justin Herbert and Allen can continue to be a dominant presence for the team so long as he's healthy. |
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Los Angeles Chargers G Ryan Groy was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 30. He remains on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Jahleel Addae (calf), DE Joey Bosa (shin, concussion), OT Bryan Bulaga (foot), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), CB Casey Hayward (hamstring), LB Malik Jefferson (shoulder), S Rayshawn Jenkins (ankle), TE Donald Parham (illness) and OT Sam Tevi (knee) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. LB Denzel Perryman (back), WR Jalen Guyton (hamstring) and S Nasir Adderley (ankle) were limited.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Footballguys view: Allen was shut down for the Week 16 game against the Broncos. This hamstring injury might keep him out of action for Week 17 against the Chiefs. We'll see if the veteran gets back out there on Friday at the latest. Fantasy GMs should be making other plans. |
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Los Angeles Chargers P Lachlan Edwards, G Ryan Hunter, WR John Hurst and WR Jason Moore were designated as protected practice squad players for Week 17 Tuesday, Dec. 29.
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Los Angeles Chargers OT Bryan Bulaga (foot) and CB Casey Hayward (hamstring) may not be available for the Week 17 game because of injuries they suffered in Week 16, according to head coach Anthony Lynn.
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Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers S Rayshawn Jenkins (ankle) was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain Monday, Dec. 28, and is unlikely to play in Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Rayshawn Jenkins (ankle) left the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos due to an ankle injury.
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Los Angeles Chargers OT Bryan Bulaga (foot) left the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos due to a foot injury.
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Los Angeles Chargers CB Casey Hayward (hamstring) left the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos due to a hamstring injury.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams caught four of his 10 targets for 54 yards in a 19-16 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 16.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler rushed 10 times for 45 yards and caught all three of his targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in a 19-16 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 16.
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 21 of his 33 passes for 253 yards and a touchdown and rushed four times for 26 yards in a 19-16 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 16.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Rayshawn Jenkins (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 16 game and will not return.
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The Los Angeles Chargers have declared DL Joey Bosa, QB Easton Stick, OT Trey Pipkins, RB Joshua Kelley, OG Tyree St. Louis and WR Keenan Allen inactive for Week 16.
Footballguys view: Mike Williams looks like a good play today. Donald Parham, Tyron Johnson, and Jalen Guyton all have some sleeper appeal as Justin Herbert has shown the ability to hit secondary targets for big plays. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) has been declared inactive for the Week 16 game.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) is a game-time decision for Week 16 versus the Denver Broncos.
Footballguys view: Allen is too risky to play this week unless you have no other viable options. |
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Los Angeles Chargers practice squad DE Joe Gaziano and TE Matt Sokol were added to the active roster Saturday, Dec. 26, and will be available for the Week 16 game.
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Los Angeles Chargers DE Uchenna Nwosu (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 26. The team also signed practice squad DE Jessie Lemonier to the 53-man roster.
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Los Angeles Chargers DE Uchenna Nwosu (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 25, and has been ruled out for Week 16. DE Joey Bosa (concussion, shin) was limited during practice but will not play. LB Denzel Perryman (back) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. S Nasir Adderley (shoulder), OT Bryan Bulaga (concussion), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), FB Gabe Nabers (ankle) and WR Joe Reed (ribs) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 25, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 24.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) is expected to be a game-time decision in Week 16 versus the Denver Broncos.
Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are going to have to wait until Sunday afternoon to know if Allen is playing or not. Have other plans at the ready. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) and DE Uchenna Nwosu (knee) did not participate in practice for a second straight day Thursday, Dec. 24. DE Joey Bosa (shin, concussion) was limited. S Nasir Adderley (shoulder), OT Bryan Bulaga (concussion), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), FB Gabe Nabers (ankle), LB Denzel Perryman (back) and WR Joe Reed (ribs) practiced in full.
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Los Angeles Chargers TE Hunter Henry was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Dec. 24.
Footballguys view: That means Henry will miss the game against the Broncos on Sunday. Donald Parham is the next man up and he had two touchdowns earlier this season in a reserve role. The Broncos are weak against the tight end so perhaps Parham is a sneaky (desperate?) 'what the heck' streaming option. Consider him a TE2 with upside. |
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Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers LB Kyzir White (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Wednesday, Dec. 23, due to a hamstring injury.
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Kyzir White (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 23.
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Los Angeles Chargers DE Uchenna Nwosu (knee) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot) and DE Joey Bosa (shin, concussion) were limited. S Nasir Adderley (shoulder), OT Bryan Bulaga (concussion), FB Gabe Nabers (ankle), LB Denzel Perryman (back) and WR Joe Reed (ribs) practiced in full.
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Los Angeles Chargers TE Hunter Henry (illness) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Footballguys view: We'll see if Henry can get back out there later in the week. It's a sweet matchup against the Broncos on Sunday and Henry is a TE1 if he plays. |
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