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L.A. Chargers

-- Chargers Decline Zion Johnson's 5th-Year Option --
Thu May 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Los Angeles Chargers have declined OL Zion Johnson’s fifth-year team option for 2026.

-- Chargers Slap UFA Tender on J.K. Dobbins --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have utilized their option to apply an unrestricted free agent tender on one of their players. The NFL’s morning transaction report for Tuesday shows that the Chargers have applied the tender to RB J.K. Dobbins, who became a free agent at the start of the league year last March. Under the terms of the tender, the Chargers will have exclusive negotiating rights with Dobbins if he has not signed with a team at the start of training camp. He would stand to make $3.428 million if he played out the year under the tender. If Dobbins does sign with another team, the move will still count in the compensatory pick formula for both the Chargers and Dobbins’s new team.

-- Quentin Johnson Must Earn His Roster Spot in 2025 --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnson, the team's first-round pick in 2023, will have to earn his roster spot in training camp.

-- Chargers to Use 1-2 Punch at RB in 2025 --
Sun Apr 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Chargers official website reports Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh noted that while none of that will be set in stone for awhile, the Bolts plan to deploy a booming 1-2 punch with rookie RB Omarion Hampton alongside RB Najee Harris this season. Harris, who signed a 1-year deal with the Bolts in free agency, is listed at 6-foot-1 and 242 pounds. Hampton, meanwhile, is 6-0 and 221 pounds. Put another way, the Chargers are going to line up and run the ball with a pair of meaty and powerful running backs in 2025. Just the way Harbaugh wants it. "He brings that same type of mentality Najee brings. Like I said last week, we're looking for someone who complements but also offers the same," Hortiz said.

-- Daiyan Henley Rehab Update --
Tue Apr 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Chargers LB Daiyan Henley (shoulder) expects to be ready for training camp.

-- Chargers Sign Trey Lance --
Fri Apr 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Lo Angeles Chargers have signed free-agent QB Trey Lance to a one-year, $6.2 million contract.

-- Chargers Re-Sign Tony Jefferson --
Mon Mar 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed S Tony Jefferson to a one-year contract.

-- Chargers Sign Tyler Conklin --
Fri Mar 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have signed free-agent TE Tyler Conklin to a one-year contract with a base value of $3 million and upside to $4.5 million, a source said.

-- Chargers Hosting Tyler Conklin --
Thu Mar 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers are hosting free-agent TE Tyler Conklin.

-- Chargers Sign One --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Chargers official website reports the Chargers have signed free-agent C Andre James.

-- Chargers Sign Mekhi Becton --
Fri Mar 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Chargers official website reports the Chargers have signed free-agent OG Mekhi Becton to a two-year contract worth $20 million.

-- Chargers Sign Del'Shawn Phillps --
Fri Mar 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have signed free-agent LB Del'Shawn Phillps to a one-year contract.

-- Chargers Re-Sign Taylor Heinicke --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed free-agent QB Taylor Heinicke to a one-year, $6.2 million contract extension.

-- Chargers Sign Naquan Jones --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have signed free-agent DT Naquan Jones to a one-year contract.

-- Chargers Sign Da'Shawn Hand --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have signed free-agent DT Da'Shawn Hand to a one-year contract worth up to $3.35 million

-- Mike Williams Back With the Chargers --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed WR Mike Williams to a one-year, $6 million contract. Williams played for the Chargers until the 2024 season.

-- Chargers Sign Benjamin St-Juste --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have signed free-agent CB Benjamin St-Juste to a one-year contract.

-- Chargers Re-Sign Denzel Perryman --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed LB Denzel Perryman to a one-year, $3.65 million contract.

-- Chargers Re-Sign Jalen Reagor --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed veteran WR Jalen Reagor.

-- Chargers Re-Sign Troy Dye --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed LB Troy Dye to a two-year, $5.5 million contract worth up to $8.5 million.

-- Najee Harris Contract Details --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports a source with knowledge of the terms says new Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris will receive a signing bonus of $3.75 million and a fully-guaranteed base salary of $1.5 million. That’s a base value of $5.25 million — less than the $6.7 million fifth-year option that the Steelers didn’t exercise for 2025. The remaining $4 million comes from incentives for rushing yards.

-- Chargers Hosting Evan Engram --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent TE Evan Engram is visiting the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday.

-- Joey Bosa Watch --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins have each made offers to free-agent DE Joey Bosa in the same relative price range. He'd get less than $10 million in 2025 in either scenario.

-- Chargers to Sign Najee Harris --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Chargers have reached agreement with free-agent RB Najee Harris on a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million.

-- Chargers Working to Sign Najee Harris --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers are pursuing free-agent RB Najee Harris and hope to close a deal soon.

-- Chargers Re-Sign Teair Tart --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent DT Teair Tart has re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers for a one-year contract worth $5.5 million.

-- Chargers Re-Sign Bradley Bozeman --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Chargers official website reports the Chargers have re-signed C Bradley Bozeman.

-- Chargers to Sign Donte Jackson --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with free-agent CB Donte Jackson on a two-year, $13 million contract.

-- Chargers Re-Sign One --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed P J.K. Scott to a one-year contract.

-- Chargers Re-Sign Khalil Mack --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have re-signed DE Khalil Mack to a one-year, fully guaranteed $18 million contract.

-- Ty Long Retires --
Sat Mar 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran free-agent PK Ty Long has announced his retirement from the NFL.

-- Chargers Release Gus Edwards --
Fri Mar 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have released veteran RB Gus Edwards.

-- Chargers Release Joey Bosa --
Wed Mar 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have released veteran LB Joey Bosa, saving $25.36 million in salary cap space.

-- Chargers Tender Tucker Fisk --
Wed Mar 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have tendered exclusive-rights free-agent TE Tucker Fisk.

-- Chargers Working to Extend Rashawn Slater --
Thu Feb 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have had conversations with the agent for OT Rashawn Slater in an attempt to extend the left tackle’s contract. Slater is entering the final year of his rookie contract, set to make $19.040 million on the fifth-year option. “We’ve had conversations. I love Rashawn,” GM Joe Hortiz said. “I love Rashawn, and Rashawn is a great player, and he helps us win football games, so I’d love Rashawn to be around for a long time.”

-- Chargers Extend Elijah Molden --
Thu Feb 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have signed S Elijah Molden to a new three-year, $18.75 million contract through 2027. The deal includes $13.5 million guaranteed.

-- Chargers to be the Host Team in Week #1 in Brazil --
Wed Feb 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers will be designated as the home team in Week #1’s game in Sao Paulo, Brazil. They will face a yet-to-be-named opponent in Brazil on September 5th.

-- Chargers Name Adam Fuller --
Wed Feb 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have named Adam Fuller Safeties Coach.

-- UFA Khalil Mack Will Play in 2025 --
Wed Jan 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports LB Khalil Mack, who said after the Chargers’ postseason loss to the Texans that he needed to take some time to mull his future, will indeed play in the 2025 season, per source. Mack’s contract is up and he is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent.

-- Khalil Mack a Wanted Man in L.A. --
Wed Jan 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said he wants to bring everyone back for 2025, most especially LB Khalil Mack.

-- Elijah Molden Set for Off-Season Surgery --
Sun Jan 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers S Elijah Molden (knee) will undergo offseason surgery on his injured meniscus.

-- Khalil Mack Unsure of Future --
Sun Jan 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Chargers LB Khalil Mack, who will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his 11-year career, said Sunday he is unsure about his football future. "Man, it's a lot of different thoughts in my head right now," Mack, 33, said. "I can't really speak on a definitive decision in terms of what I'm going to do because I don't know if I'm going to play football moving forward, so there's some things I got to talk through with my wife, spend some time with my kids and try not to make a rash decision after a loss."

-- Dobbins & Johnston Will Play Today --
Sat Jan 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle) and WR Quentin Johnston are active and will play today against the Texans.

-- Quentin Johnston Expected to Play Today --
Sat Jan 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) is expected to play today against the Texans.

-- J.K. Dobbins Expected to Play Today --
Sat Jan 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle) is expected to play today against the Texans.

-- Chargers Activate Eli Apple --
Fri Jan 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Los Angeles Chargers have activated CB Eli Apple from injured reserve.

-- Chargers Activate Simi Fehoko --
Fri Jan 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have activated WR Simi Fehoko (elbow) from injured reserve.

-- Chargers Thursday Injury Update - Palmer OUT; Dobbins & Johnston Questionable --
Thu Jan 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Chargers official website reports Chargers WR Josh Palmer (foot) is OUT. CB Ja'Sir Taylor (oblique) is doubtful to play on Saturday. WR Quentin Johnston, RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle), OT Trey Pipkins (oblique), CB Eli Apple (hamstring), WR Simi Fehoko (elbow), LB Denzel Perryman (groin) are questionable to play on Saturday. Dobbins and Johnston were limited on Thursday.

-- Chargers Wednesday Injury Update - Johnston & Palmer Sit; Dobbins & Edwards Limited --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Chargers official website reports Chargers WR Josh Palmer (foot), CB Ja'Sir Taylor (oblique), and WR Quentin Johnston (thigh) did not practice on Wednesday. RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle), RB Gus Edwards (ankle), and OT Trey Pipkins (oblique) were limited. CB Eli Apple (hamstring), WR Simi Fehoko (elbow), LB Denzel Perryman (groin), OT Rashawn Slater (knee), and OG Zion Johnson (ankle) fully practiced.

-- Eli Apple Designated to Return --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Los Angeles Chargers have designated CB Eli Apple for return from injured reserve.

-- Chargers Tuesday Injury Update - Palmer Sits; Dobbins, Edwards, & Johnston Limited --
Tue Jan 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Chargers official website reports Chargers WR Josh Palmer (foot) did not practice on Tuesday. RB J.K. Dobbins (ankle), RB Gus Edwards (ankle), WR Simi Fehoko (elbow), OG Zion Johnson (ankle), WR Quentin Johnston (thigh), LB Denzel Perryman (groin), OT Trey Pipkins (oblique), OT Rashawn Slater (knee), and CB Ja'Sir Taylor (oblique) were limited.

-- Chargers Sign Ezekiel Elliott to Practice Squad --
Mon Jan 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, sources said.

-- Chargers Mum on Resting Starters This Week --
Mon Dec 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh wouldn’t say if starters would play this week against the Raiders. Harbaugh did also say “We’d love to be the fifth seed.” The Steelers are locked in to that seed with a win on Saturday, which happens before Los Angeles plays on Sunday. Harbaugh said “we’ll do what’s best for the team” when asked about resting starters if seeding isn’t at stake.

-- Chargers Activate J.K. Dobbins --
Fri Dec 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have activated RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) from injured reserve, paving the way for him to play against the Patriots this week.

-- Chargers IR Jalen Reagor --
Sat Dec 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed WR Jalen Reagor (finger) on injured reserve.

-- Chargers IR J.K. Dobbins --
Sat Nov 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Chargers IR Eli Apple --
Wed Nov 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed CB Eli Apple (hamstring) on injured reserve.

-- Chargers Sign Marcus Maye --
Wed Nov 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have signed veteran free-agent S Marcus Maye.

-- Chargers IR Hayden Hurst & Activate Deane Leonard --
Mon Nov 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed TE Hayden Hurst (hip) on injured reserve and activated DB Deane Leonard (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Why D.J. Chark Played Only One Snap --
Mon Nov 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said WR D.J. Chark only played one snap against the Titans was "more of an affirmation for what the receiver room is doing." "I'm just super pleased how those guys are playing, and there wasn't an opportunity to take one of them out of the rotation," he also said.

-- Chargers Activate Gus Edwards --
Sat Nov 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have activated RB Gus Edwards (ankle) from injured reserve.

-- Chargers IR Simi Fehoko; Sign Jalen Reagor --
Wed Nov 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed WR Simi Fehoko on injured reserve and signed WR Jalen Reagor to their active roster.

-- Chargers IR Brenden Rice; Activate D.J. Chark --
Sat Nov 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed WR Brenden Rice (shoulder) on injured reserve and actived WR D.J. Chark (groin) from injured reserve.

-- Chargers IR Two --
Sat Oct 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed RB Gus Edwards (ankle) and CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Kimani Vidal Will be Active --
Fri Oct 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers HC John Harbaugh says rookie RB Kimani Vidal will be active this week against the Broncos.

-- Derwin James One-Game Suspension Upheld --
Wed Sep 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the NFL has upheld the one-game suspension for Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during Sunday’s game against the Steelers.

-- Chargers Sign Jalen Reagor to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have signed free-agent WR Jalen Reagor to their practice squad.

-- Derwin James Suspended One Game --
Mon Sep 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the NFL has suspended Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James for one game for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during Sunday’s game against the Steelers.

-- Chargers IR D.J. Chark --
Sat Sep 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed WR D.J. Chark (hip) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Chargers Will Go With the Hot Hand at RB --
Thu Sep 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Chargers OC Greg Roman is in his first year in Los Angeles, but he has experience balancing backfield work between RB Gus Edwards and RB J.K. Dobbins. Both players were with the Ravens when Roman was the offensive coordinator in Baltimore and both signed with the Chargers as free agents after Roman was hired by HC Jim Harbaugh. The team lists them both in the No. 1 slot on the depth chart and Roman said that was an accurate portrayal of how he plans to approach using them this season. “We don’t overthink that,” Roman said. “They’re both going to play and whoever’s got the hot hand, as I tell them, has got the hot hand. So, we’re going to go with the hot hand. And they know that and they get that. Really nothing scientific.”

-- Chargers Extend Cameron Dicker --
Fri Aug 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Chargers have reached agreement today with PK Cameron Dicker on a four-year, $22.004 million extension that includes $12.5 million guaranteed, making him one of the top five highest-paid kickers in the NFL, just ahead of PK Evan McPherson and PK Graham Gano.

-- Joey Bosa Underwent Hand Surgery --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa (hand) broke his left hand in an Aug. 4 joint practice with the Rams, he said Thursday. He required surgery to repair the fracture. Bosa has been wearing a club on his hand, allowing him to practice, but doesn’t expect to wear it much longer.

-- Chargers Make RB Moves --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Lo Angeles Chargers have waived RB Jaret Patterson after claiming RB Hassan Haskins off waivers on Wednesday.

-- Chargers Release Tony Jefferson --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have released S Tony Jefferson.

-- Chargers Acquire Taylor Heinicke --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Atlanta Falcons traded QB Taylor Heinicke to the Los Angeles Chargers for a conditional sixth-round draft pick.

-- Chargers Acquire Elijah Molden --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tennessee Titans have traded DB Elijah Molden to the Los Angeles Chargers for late-round draft pick compensation.

-- Chargers Release Donald Parham Jr. --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have released TE Donald Parham Jr..

-- Chargers Release Isaiah Spiller --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have released RB Isaiah Spiller.

-- Joey Bosa Works Off to the Side --
Thu Aug 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Chargers LB Joey Bosa (hand/wrist) is back at practice working off to the side with a trainer. It's the first time he's been seen at practice since he left joint practices with the Rams on August 4th.

-- D.J. Chark Sits Tuesday --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Chargers WR D.J. Chark (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday after injuring himself in Monday's practice.

-- Justin Herbert Returns to Practice --
Mon Aug 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (foot) returned to practice on Monday.

-- Chargers Release Max Duggan --
Mon Aug 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have waived QB Max Duggan.

-- Brenden Rice Start Today for the Chargers --
Sat Aug 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Chargers rookie WR Brenden Rice got the start today against the Rams.

-- Justin Herbert Sheds Walking Boot --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (foot) is out of the walking boot today while working in the weight room during practice.

-- Quentin Johnson Watch --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers rested two wide receivers in their preseason game against the Seahawks, but WR Quentin Johnson still wasn’t among the starters.

-- Joey Bosa Injured --
Sun Aug 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa (hand/wrist) left practice early today with an apparent hand or wrist injury.

-- Ladd McConkey Dinged --
Fri Aug 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers rookie WR Ladd McConkey came up limping after a catch in team drills. He went inside with trainers. McConkey did not practice yesterday, and HC Jim Harbaugh said he was working through something.

-- Justin Herbert OUT 2+ Weeks --
Thu Aug 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have announced that QB Justin Herbert (foot) was diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. He’ll be in a boot for two weeks, then gradually work his way back. The team says it is with the expectation that he will be ready for the start of the season.

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-- Edwards & Dobbins Sharing First Team Reps --
Wed Jul 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards and RB J.K. Dobbins split first-team reps on Tuesday during training camp.

-- Chargers Actviate Junior Colson --
Tue Jul 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Los Angeles Chargers rookie LB Junior Colson passed his physical Tuesday and began practicing with teammates. Thus, the Chargers activated Colson from the non-football illness list.

-- D.J. Chark Runs with the First Unit --
Fri Jul 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Los Angeles Chargers WR D.J. Chark was working with the first-team offense on the second day of training camp. Meanwhile, WR Quentin Johnston worked with the second-team offense during this portion of practice.

-- J.K. Dobbins Fully Practicing --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) has been a full participant in training camp to date.

-- Gus Edwards Underwent Surgery; Limited on Wednesday --
Wed Jul 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh says RB Gus Edwards had an offseason surgery and the team is giving him a “longer runway” to be a full participant in practice. Edwards didn’t participate in team drills today, but went through individuals.

-- Chargers WR Plans --
Sat Jul 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Los Angeles Chargers appears likely use WR Joshua Palmer, rookie WR Ladd McConkey (slot), and veteran WR D.J. Chark (X position) in 11 personnel sets. In other words, WR Quentin Johnston seems unlikely to play a major role for the team once again in 2024.

-- Chargers RB Depth Chart Entering Training Camp --
Wed Jul 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports it appears that RB Gus Edwards is the "clear lead back” for the Los Angeles Chargers heading into training camp. Secondary touches are open for competition, though if RB J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) is healthy, he likely wins that job. Rookie RB Kimani Vidal appears to currently be third on the running back depth chart.

-- Joshua Palmer Speaks --
Thu Jun 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports WR Joshua Palmer has been with the Los Angeles Chargers since 2021 and was close to both WR Keenan Allen and WR Mike Williams. He said in a recent interview that it was a clear change for the locker room without the two wideouts. “Definitely different when you’re used to having your two best friends out there and now they are not,” Palmer said. “But they’re nothing but a phone call away and I’m ready to move forward.” Palmer added that he “was a little sad” when L.A. moved on from the pair “because they were my good friends and I looked up to Keenan and Mike. From a football standpoint, it’s a business.”

-- Chargers Sign 2nd-Rounder Ladd McConkey --
Mon Jun 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers and 2nd-round draft pick WR Ladd McConkey reached a four-year deal today with the most guaranteed money in NFL history for a 34th pick. It beat the quarterback premium for the same pick in 2023, carrying the most guarantees over a pick below in the round.

-- Justin Herbert Impressed by Ladd McConkey --
Sun Jun 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Times reports Chargers QB Justin Herbert came away impressed with rookie WR Ladd McConkey’s offseason work. “It’s like he’s been a four- or five-year vet,” Herbert said. “He understands the game. He understands leverage. He’s a smart player, and he’s very athletic. I’m really looking forward to getting him the ball.”

-- Chargers Sign Tony Jefferson --
Fri Jun 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent S Tony Jefferson has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.

-- Gus Edwards Dinged --
Thu Jun 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh says RB Gus Edwards (undisclosed) "has been on a really good track." He says he is "likely" to be back for training camp.

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