Los Angeles Chargers football news: LA Daily News

15 August 2025

• What to watch in the Chargers’ preseason game against the Rams
  The backups, free agents and rookies are likely to get the bulk of the snaps again with the starters only playing a limited number of possessions.
• Chargers QB Justin Herbert to play in his 1st preseason game
  The quarterback, who has never played in a Chargers exhibition game, will see action along with almost all the starters against the Rams on Saturday.
• Chargers’ training camp battles continue for cornerback positions
  Who wins the starting spots is up in the air with a little more than three weeks to go before the Sept. 5 regular-season opener against the Chiefs in Brazil.
• Chargers’ Trey Lance making things happen with arm, legs in preseason
  Lance appears to have gained the upper hand in the backup quarterback battle, elevating his status with his dynamic play in victories over the Lions and Saints.
• Chargers review: Stingy defense leads way in preseason victory over Saints
  Caleb Murphy racks up two sacks and forces a fumble and Eric Rogers adds two interceptions (including a pick-6) as the Chargers’ defense fuels a 27-13 win.
• Chargers QB Taylor Heinicke set to start Sunday vs. Saints
  Here’s a closer look at six Chargers to watch during Sunday’s preseason game, three on offense and three on defense, including Heinicke.
• Chargers adjust O-line after tackle Rashawn Slater’s season-ending injury
  Joe Alt will shift from right tackle to left tackle for the upcoming season, acting as quarterback Justin Herbert’s blindside protector. Trey Pipkins III will slot into Alt’s spot at right tackle.
• Chargers’ Keenan Allen fits right back in during 1st practice
  Chargers fans welcome the veteran wide receiver back during his first practice since signing a one-season, $8.52 million contract earlier this week.
• Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater carted off field, will miss 2025 season
  The Chargers reported that Slater had a torn patellar tendon and would undergo surgery and miss the upcoming season.
• Chargers add veteran Keenan Allen to youthful receiving group
  Adding Allen only enhanced the talent pool available to make quarterback Justin Herbert’s life that much easier in the season to come.