Ever the enigma, Chargers' Joey Bosa adjusting to new defense
Bosa posed with a dog in a baby stroller this week while working on his role in the Chargers' converted 3-4 defense under new coach Brandon Staley.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3rd in AFC West
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First looks at Julio Jones in Tennessee, Cleveland's revamped D: Things to watch at NFL minicamps
Eighteen teams open their mandatory three-day minicamps this week, including the AFC champion Chiefs, the defensively revamped Browns and the WR-boosted Ravens.
Offseason rankings for all 32 NFL teams: What went right and wrong, plus what's left to do
Tampa Bay is bringing back almost everyone. The reigning MVP is mad at the Green Bay front office. Here's how every team fared.
'Pooh Bear' passion: Chargers' Derwin James ready after two injury-shortened seasons
After an All-Pro rookie season, James has only played five games the last two years and is hoping to remind the Chargers of what he can offer.
Ranking the 25 biggest position upgrades of the NFL offseason
J.J. Watt over Zach Allen? Matthew Stafford over Jared Goff? We ranked the 25 best upgrades from the offseason, complete with player projections for the 2021 season.
Playing out Julio Jones' trade market: Four offers, intriguing returns and an accepted deal
Which teams might make offers for Julio Jones? Where could the Falcons receiver land? And what could Atlanta get in return? Our NFL Nation reporters simulate Jones' market.
Justin Hollywood? Chargers' Justin Herbert shows Peyton Manning-like commercial flair
Herbert may be soft-spoken on the field, but he showed a funny side in a set of commercials that is reminiscent of a certain Hall of Fame quarterback.
Projecting the top 10 picks in the 2022 NFL draft: The case for the Jets to be the NFL's worst team
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Los Angeles Chargers second-rounder Asante Samuel Jr.'s inherited inspiration goes beyond famous father
Samuel Jr. is known as the son of a former Pro Bowler, but the way his mother handled a brain tumor was a prime inspiration to get him to where he is.
Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams: What contenders are still missing
Hundreds of players found new teams through free agency and the draft. But every team still has at least one need.
Chargers' PowerPoint schedule release is epic (2:38)
Los Angeles Chargers' 2021 schedule: Battles with Chiefs will determine playoff fate
After a four-game win streak to end 2020, the Chargers enter 2021 with momentum, but they'll have to have success against K.C. to thrive.
The Los Angeles Chargers made all of their 2021 opponents into Pop-Tarts
From "ground beef" for the Texans to "unfrosted strawberry" for the Patriots, the Chargers spared none of their 2021 opponents.
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NFL draft nuggets for every rookie class: Execs' reactions, intel on key picks and more
As each team's rookie class gets up to speed, here's what we're hearing in league circles about every team's 2021 roster.
QB Zach Wilson takes the practice field for the 1st time as a member of the New York Jets
Jeff Saturday, Mina Kimes, and Field Yates join Laura Rutledge to discuss the Jets future, what a possible Jon Gruden/Aaron Rodgers marriage would look like and the Patriots defensive leaps this offseason.
Chargers confident Rashawn Slater will keep pass-rushers at an arm's length
A lot of the pre-draft buzz about Slater was focused on his short arms, but the Chargers feel his athleticism will make him a key addition.
FieldVision - Most Improved (Chargers)
ESPN host of the First Draft and Fantasy Focus podcasts Field Yates believes that the Chargers could be the most improved team thanks to the 2021 NFL Draft.
Grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Kiper picks his top teams, sleepers and more
The Jaguars got a star at No. 1. The Steelers and Cowboys tried to plug holes. Mel Kiper Jr.'s 2021 report card is here.
Los Angeles Chargers NFL draft picks 2021: Analysis for every selection
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2020 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 473 | 362 |
| Las Vegas | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 434 | 478 |
| Los Angeles | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 384 | 426 |
| Denver | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 323 | 446 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards270.66th
Rushing Yards111.518th
Points For21.624th
Points Against26.610th
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2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(13) | Rashawn Slater | OT | Northwestern |
| 2(15) | Asante Samuel Jr. | CB | Florida State |
| 3(14) | Josh Palmer | WR | Tennessee |
| 3(34) | Tre' McKitty | TE | Georgia |
| 4(13) | Chris Rumph II | OLB | Duke |
| 5(15) | Brenden Jaimes | OT | Nebraska |
| 6(1) | Nick Niemann | ILB | Iowa |
| 6(14) | Larry Rountree III | RB | Missouri |
| 7(13) | Mark Webb | S | Georgia |