Los Angeles Chargers football news: LA Daily News

23 April 2025

• Chargers’ newly-signed OL Mekhi Becton eager to team with Joe Alt
  The 6-foot-7, 363-pound Becton described the 6-8, 322-pound Alt as a “dancing bear,” meaning that as a compliment since Alt moves as if he is light on his feet.
• NFL draft: Should the Chargers pick DL Kenneth Grant in 1st round?
  The defensive tackle from Michigan could be the sort of disruptive force the Chargers covet in the absence of departed free agents Poona Ford and Morgan Fox.
• NFL draft: Should the Chargers pick WR Emeka Egbuka in 1st round?
  Egbuka had 81 catches for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns in his senior season at Ohio State, and he would fit the playmaker role nicely.
• Chargers final mock draft: Options open in 1st round
  GM Joe Hortiz says he can afford to be selective with the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft, given his free-agent success in building the roster.
• Chargers GM Joe Hortiz keeping options open for upcoming NFL draft
  With the team addressing several needs via free agency, Hortiz isn’t locked into picking with one position in mind when they make their first-round selection (22nd overall) next Thursday.
• Chargers, QB Trey Lance agree on 1-year deal, reportedly worth $6.2 million
  Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 draft, and Taylor Heinicke will serve as backups to starter Justin Herbert, giving the Chargers options in case of injury.
• Chargers mock draft 2.0: Lots of offensive options for GM Joe Hortiz
  Colston Loveland, a tight end from Michigan, could be Joe Hortiz’s first pick in his second NFL draft as Chargers GM on April 24 in Green Bay.
• NFL owners table tush push vote, approve kickoff, OT rule changes
  The future of the tush push has been pushed until next month, but team owners approved modifying the kickoff rule, expanding replay assist and revising overtime rules among other changes.
• A look at the Chargers’ depth chart post-free agency, pre-NFL draft
  GM Joe Hortiz filled three key positions (running back, wide receiver, offensive line) and added depth during the opening wave of free agency with the April 24-26 draft looming.
• Chargers, safety Tony Jefferson agree on a new 1-year contract
  Jefferson, who came out of retirement to join the team last season, is expected to be a backup for safeties Derwin James Jr., Alohi Gilman and Elijah Molden in 2025.