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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts sign veteran WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling to practice squad

Good morning, Chargers fans! Following the injuries to Ladd McConkey, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and Derius Davis, the Bolts went ahead and made several transactions involving receivers on Tuesday....

Ladd McConkey injury leads Chargers to add Marquez Valdes-Scantling to practice squad

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Source: Depleted Chargers adding Valdes-Scantling to practice squad

The Los Angeles Chargers, depleted at receiver after a loss to the Arizona Cardinals, are signing Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 31, to its practice squad, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler Tuesday,...

Chargers sign two-time Super Bowl champion to practice squad

The Los Angeles Chargers are boosting their wide receiver room going into Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders. According to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, the Chargers are signing wide receiver...

Chargers can't afford to leave Kimani Vidal out of the equation entirely in 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers still need to sort out their distribution of snaps in their backfield this season.

Chargers Place KeAndre Lambert-Smith on Injured Reserve; Sign Gary Jennings

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on Reserve/Injured. In corresponding moves, the team signed wide receiver Gary Jennings to the active roster and signed...

Jim Harbaugh admits to preseason blunder (but the issues may run deeper than that)

After a dismal loss to the Cardinals, is it time for the Chargers to reconsider how they spent the offseason?

Our app drove Bolts From The Blue to one of its biggest commenter days ever

Seeing everyone show out to support the team and drive a great conversation…man that’s what we’re working for. On Sunday, the network of SB Nation communities set a new record for most comments...

Chargers signing WR Gary Jennings to active roster

On Tuesday afternoon, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that the Chargers are signing wide receiver Gary Jennings to the active roster following an injury to wideout KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Jennings...

Super Bowl stock report for Week 2: 49ers are healthy and formidable, Chargers dig deeper hole

We assess the NFL title race after Week 1 and identify three upcoming games that could reshape the Super Bowl picture

Chargers' deadline move for Trevor Penning seems to have hit rock bottom

The Los Angeles Chargers may have a negative value asset in Trevor Penning.

Ladd McConkey, Rashawn Slater leads Chargers offense in Week 1 PFF grades

The Chargers came out flat, disconnected, and overall sloppy on Sunday. We don’t need to rehash all of it, but we should highlight those who still found a way to standout despite the overall mess...

Chargers Poll: NOW how confident are you in the Bolts?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Confidence was high in the...

Power ranking the top 20 players on the Chargers roster after brutal Week 1 loss

Here are how the top 20 players on the LA Chargers roster shake out following the team's ugly Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Where to Watch, Listen & Live Stream

The Chargers play at home for the second consecutive week as they open AFC West play against the Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers news: Ladd McConkey day-to-day with rib injury

Good morning, Chargers fans! On Monday, Jim Harbaugh gave us an update on wide reciever Ladd McConkey who left Sunday’s game after taking a big hit over the middle while leaping for a reception....

Ryan Ficken should already be on the hot seat after Chargers' Week 1 performance

The Los Angeles Chargers' special teams simply haven't been good enough, and that showed in their Week 1 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals.

The Sports Report: Dodgers clinch a postseason spot

The Dodgers defeat the Cincinnati Reds to clinch a spot in the postseason for the 14th consecutive season.

Monday, September 14, 2026
Chargers should have known their left guard rotation was destined for failure

The Los Angeles Chargers' offensive line struggles should've been obvious to anyone who was paying attention.

Chargers WR McConkey day-to-day with rib injury, per Harbaugh

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that wide receiver Ladd McConkey has a rib injury and is considered day-to-day.

5 Takeaways: Jim Harbaugh Provides Ladd McConkey Injury Update, Turns Page to Week 2

The Chargers wide receiver has a rib injury and is considered day-to-day

Chargers' safety rotation vs. Cardinals is a massive show of faith in Genesis Smith

The Los Angeles Chargers showed where the current safety hierarchy falls with their distribution of snaps in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Chargers' positive Ladd McConkey update injects some optimism into Raiders matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers got a positive Ladd McConkey update as they head into Week 2 of the season.

Chargers tip their hand on Ladd McConkey with monstrous Week 1 outing

The Los Angeles Chargers have revealed their plan for the offense— we'll simply need to see if it sticks over the course of the season.

5 Things To Know About the Chargers Ahead of Week 2

Here is what you need to know about the Chargers as they turn the page to a Week 2 matchup with the Raiders

Why it's too soon to panic over Chargers' offense after rough Week 1

While it was a rough debut, it's still a bit too soon to panic over the Chargers.

Cardinals make history while stunning Chargers in Mike LaFleur’s debut

Mike LaFleur ended a 53-year Cardinals coaching drought while Arizona stunned the Chargers in Week 1.

Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power

An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season.

3 winners and 4 losers from the Chargers' Week 1 defeat vs. the Cardinals

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered an ugly defeat at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals yesterday, but it's not all losers after the outing.

Los Angeles Chargers news: What Went Wrong open thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! Or…maybe not-so good morning, if we’re being honest. The Chargers were 8.5-point favorites on Sunday against the Cardinals, yet they fell 26-14 at home behind a...

5 believable Chargers overreactions after an ugly loss to the Cardinals

The Chargers lost a game they never should have in Week 1, spawning several overreactions that are easy to believe.

Chargers waste chance to seize L.A. spotlight from Rams after a debacle of an opener

Following the Rams' season-opening loss to the 49ers, the Chargers could have been L.A.'s only 1-0 NFL team, but they blew the assignment against the Cardinals.

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Steve Ballmer apologizes to fans, says Clippers will comply with NBA sanctions

After initially vowing to fight NBA sanctions, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced Sunday the team will comply with the league ruling and penalties.

LaFleur becomes first Cardinals' full-time coach to win debut since '73

On Sunday afternoon, Mike LaFleur became the first Cardinals' full-time coach to win his debut since Don Coryell did it in 1973, when Arizona authored a 26-14 victory over the heavily favored Los...

5 Takeaways: Chargers Look to Bounce Back After 'Sloppy' Week 1 Loss

The Chargers dropped their 2026 season opener at home to the Cardinals

Week 1 winners and losers: Bills, Bengals start season strong while Chargers stumble with baffling loss

Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from Week 1.

NFL Week 1 overreactions: Bears unstoppable, Packers & Chargers cooked, Raiders & Jets are playoff sleepers and more

Everything that happened in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, including the very best, the bad and the absolute worst. Here are the misguided, knee-jerk overreactions.

Chargers left with more questions than answers about the O-line after Week 1 defeat

The Los Angeles Chargers are left with some things to consider after their disastrous defeat at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals.

How the Chargers lost to the Cardinals in Week 1's biggest upset

Here's a breakdown of how the Cardinals beat the Chargers.

8 immediate takeaways from the Chargers' embarrassing loss vs. the Cardinals

The Los Angeles Chargers have officially started the season 0-1. Here are the instant takeaways from the defeat.

New-look Chargers offense sputters in mistake-filled loss to Cardinals

Justin Herbert struggles to find his rhythm in the Chargers' new offense under Mike McDaniel as late mistakes prove costly in a 26-14 loss to the Cardinals.

Game Recap: Chargers Fall to Cardinals in 2026 Season Opener

The Chargers dropped a Week 1 contest at home to Arizona

Ladd McConkey injury update: Latest news on Chargers WR's status in Week 1 game

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is dealing with an injury in the third quarter of the Week 1 game.

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. playing today? Why Cardinals WR is off to quiet start vs. Chargers

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is off to a quiet start in the Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Chargers vs. Cardinals Live Game Recap: Mike McDaniel era begins in LA

Welcome to Week One of Chargers football! The Chargers are at home to kickoff the 2026 season as they host the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona is coming off a 3-14 season where they saw former Jonathan...

Chargers vs. Cardinals Week 1 Inactives: Genesis Smith gets nod over R.J. Mickens

With about 90 minutes to go until kickoff, the Chargers dropped their first inactives list of the 2026 season. The five players who will not suit up for the Bolts this week are safety R.J....

Chargers-Cardinals Week 1 Inactives: Tuli Tuipulotu To Play in Season Opener

Here is who won't play Sunday for the Chargers Against Arizona

Mike McDaniel hype for Chargers for 2026 is brutal indictment of Tua Tagovailoa

This reported hype for McDaniel in Los Angeles makes Tagovailoa look a lot worse.

3 pressing questions facing the Chargers before Week 1 bout vs. Cardinals

The Los Angeles Chargers have some questions to answer in Week 1.

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