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Former Chargers general manager A.J. Smith died on Sunday, according to Smith’s son, Kyle, who is the assistant GM for the Falcons. Smith, who was 75, battled prostate cancer for the past seven years. Smith served as the Bolts’ director of pro personnel/assistant general manager in 2001, the year they drafted Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson and quarterback Drew … [Read more...] about Former Chargers GM A.J. Smith dies at 75

Early on in rookie minicamp, it seems that third-round draft pick Junior Colson is making quite the impression. Jim Harbaugh had a few takeaways from Colson’s first few days as a Charger: It’s been great. [LB] Junior [Colson], he knows the defense so well. It’s such an incredible thing. I’m not saying he’s going to be wearing any dots or anything anytime soon — probably not the … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh praises Junior Colson: ‘He’s making all of the calls’

Free agent outside linebacker Bud Dupree concluded a visit with the Chargers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Dupree has also reportedly spoken to the Falcons and Steelers about potential returns. Dupree isn’t the double-digit sack artist he was at his peak in 2019, but he’s still a solid contributor as a pass rusher. Over the last two seasons with Atlanta and Tennessee, … [Read more...] about Report: Chargers met with free agent Bud Dupree

We are only a couple of weeks removed from the 2024 NFL draft. And even though the 2025 NFL draft is still light-years away, it’s never too early to outline what the Chargers could do to keep improving their roster.With that being said, let’s take a look at who Los Angeles picked up in the handful of draft analysts’ way-too-early mock drafts: … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL mock draft round-up: Way-too-early predictions for Chargers

The Chargers were lauded for their draft selections in the first two days, but their Day 3 selections were just as deserving of praise. An NFL executive, per The Athletic’s Mike Sando, said that Los Angeles used to draft well in the first round and would then reach in the middle to late rounds, but that didn’t seem to be the case in Joe Hortiz’s first draft. “Time will tell, … [Read more...] about NFL executive heaps praise on Chargers’ Day 3 selections