July 22, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh noted that he's unsure if running back
Najee Harris (eye) will be back for training camp as he heals from a recent fireworks mishap. "He's healing and doing everything he can to get back on the field," Harbaugh said on Tuesday. Yikes. Since news broke of the fifth-year pro's injury, the reports have been conflicting. Nonetheless, this is troubling news for Harris, as his timeline to return seems unclear. The recent addition of veteran running back/kick returner
Nyheim Hines doesn't quell any worries surrounding the former Pittsburgh Steeler either. Harris' initial diagnosis was deemed superficial, so he shouldn't miss too much time. However, this leaves the door open for rookie rusher
Omarion Hampton to seize increased volume ahead of schedule. This situation warrants close monitoring.
--Alex CiullaSource: Kris Rhim
July 21, 2025
Former Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills running back
Nyheim Hines, who hasn't played in the NFL for the last two seasons due to a knee injury, reached an undisclosed agreement with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 28-year-old initially tore his left ACL in a jet-skiing accident after the 2022 season and missed all of 2023 and 2024 as a result. Before his injury, he was a useful pass-catching, change-of-pace option out of the backfield for the Colts and Bills. The Chargers are most likely adding Hines primarily as insurance for
Najee Harris (eye), who is on the Non-Football Injury list to start training camp with a superficial eye injury that he suffered during a fireworks mishap. Hines is also known for his abilities as a returner on special teams, but for now, he'll strictly be RB depth for the Bolts with Harris not able to practice yet.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
July 21, 2025
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that veteran free-agent running back
Nyheim Hines worked out for the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday. News broke a few weeks back that the 28-year-old was looking to return to the NFL field, and it appears he's amassed interest from at least one squad. Hines hasn't suited up for a game since 2022 after tearing his ACL in a jet-ski accident. It's a noteworthy update, considering running back
Najee Harris' (eye) recent fireworks mishap. Harris and rookie rusher
Omarion Hampton seemed poised to handle a majority of the backfield work in 2025, taking into account the lack of viable depth behind them in
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal. While Hines may not pose too much of a threat between the tackles, his prowess as a receiver could threaten the aforementioned duo's ceiling.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jordan Schultz
July 21, 2025
A video of Los Angeles Chargers running back drills posted by Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times shows that
Najee Harris (eye) is still missing from the team's on-field activities. Harris suffered an eye injury on July 4 after a fireworks-related mishap and currently sits on the Non-Football Injury List. He's reportedly been participating in team meetings, but it's currently unclear how long he'll be held out of practice. Harris signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in the offseason after spending four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He rushed for 1,043 yards and six touchdowns in 2024 and has yet to miss a game in his NFL career. It appears that ironman streak could be in jeopardy in 2025, although there's plenty of time remaining in the offseason for him to fully recover. Chargers first-round rookie
Omarion Hampton's stock should rise with each day that Harris is unable to play.
--Will BradySource: Los Angeles Times - Thuc Nhi Nguyen
July 21, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater is not practicing on Monday for the Chargers but is doing work on the side, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Popper writes that 2024 right tackle Joe Alt took Slater's place on the left side with the first-team offense, while Trey Pipkins filled in for Alt at right tackle. The 26-year-old Slater is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Chargers and is in active contract extension negotiations with the team. The expectation had been that Slater would practice while the talks were ongoing, but it appears as though he may now be staging a "hold-in." It's noteworthy that Los Angeles is utilizing Alt on the left side in practice, as this could signal that the team does not expect a quick resolution with Slater. Any absence from the two-time Pro-Bowler would impact the outlook for all of the Chargers' skill-position players.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
July 20, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden is turning heads in training camp and building momentum as a potential breakout candidate. After impressing during rookie OTAs, Gadsden has carried that energy into camp, establishing early chemistry with quarterback
Justin Herbert. Though he enters a crowded tight end room alongside veterans
Will Dissly and
Tyler Conklin, Gadsden continues to separate himself with reliable hands and strong route running. The former Syracuse standout offers intriguing upside in deeper fantasy formats and is a name to watch as the preseason unfolds, especially in tight end-premium or dynasty leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Los Angeles Chargers
July
19,
2025
According
to
Los
Angeles
Chargers
head
coach
Jim
Harbaugh,
running
back
Najee
Harris
(eye)
has
reported
to
the
team's
facility.
"He's
in
meetings,"
Harbaugh
stated.
"Just
great
to
have
him,
a
lot
of
gratitude
that
he's
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July
17,
2025
Now
that
wide
receiver
Mike
Williams
has
retired,
The
Athletic's
Daniel
Popper
writes
that
the
Los
Angeles
Chargers
are
now
relying
on
second-round
rookie
wideout
Tre
Harris
to
be
their
starting
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July 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Keandre Lambert-Smith was targeted by quarterback
Justin Herbert multiple times in the first training camp practice on Thursday, including a touchdown in the back of the end zone during 7-on-7 drills. Especially with
Mike Williams now retiring, everyone in the team's receivers room is going to get a long look this summer. Lambert-Smith, 22, was taken in the fifth round in April after the Bolts went with receiver
Tre Harris in the second round.
Ladd McConkey is the team's unquestioned WR1 after a huge rookie season, but Harris, Lambert-Smith and Quentin Johnson will battle for playing time on the outside in 2025 with Williams hanging up his cleats. Lambert-Smith had 50 catches for 981 yards and eight touchdowns at Auburn last year and is worth keeping an eye on in dynasty/keeper formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chris Hayre
July 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers second-round wide receiver
Tre Harris agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Harris didn't report to training camp when the rest of the team's rookies did earlier this week, but now that he's under contract, he can join the rest of his teammates at practice. The 23-year-old was the 55th overall pick in April and should contribute immediately in his first year in the NFL, especially after Thursday's announcement that deep threat
Mike Williams will hang up his cleats. Harris impressed the coaching staff during OTAs and minicamp and will now look to keep that momentum going as he tries to become the team's WR2 behind
Ladd McConkey. He could have some deep-league fantasy appeal as a deep threat for quarterback
Justin Herbert, but he's probably going to be inconsistent in L.A.'s run-first offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
July
17,
2025
Los
Angeles
Chargers
quarterback
Justin
Herbert
is
off
to
a
strong
start
at
training
camp
on
the
first
day
of
practice
on
Thursday,
according
to
Chargers.com's
Eric
Smith.
Herbert
connected
with
receiver
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July 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Mike Williams, who was recently placed on the training-camp PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. The 30-year-old entered the NFL as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Chargers following a stellar career at Clemson. He spent the first seven seasons of his pro career with L.A. before playing for the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024. Overall, Williams tallied 330 receptions for 5,104 yards and 32 touchdowns. He hangs up his cleats with two 1,000-yard seasons on his resume. Known as a big-play threat, his impact diminished later in his career as he aged and dealt with injury. While he was unlikely to be a significant factor for the Chargers this year, his departure gives
Quentin Johnston more breathing room after a slow start to his NFL career.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
July 17, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers officially announced on Thursday that they placed running back
Najee Harris (eye) on the Non-Football Injury list after he suffered a superficial eye injury during a fireworks mishap back on the Fourth of July. While Harris is expected to be a full-go for the start of the 2025 regular season in early September, he isn't going to be on the field for the start of training camp on Thursday. It's not a great start for the 27-year-old's first year in L.A., especially after they drafted big-play RB
Omarion Hampton in the first round in April, but Harris is not expected to be out for long in camp and can be activated from the NFI list at any time. Despite his injury being minor, it will make Hampton more attractive as an RB2 in fantasy with upside going into his first NFL campaign. Harris has four straight 1,000-yard seasons, but his big-play ability has been lacking.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Chargers
July 16, 2025
According to Daniel Popper, left tackle Rashawn Slater is expected to practice while he discusses an extension with the Los Angeles Chargers. The team's general manager Joe Hortiz said he expects Slater to practice during ongoing contract talks. That being said, it seems the two sides should be close on a deal, considering Slater is willing to practice. Slater is in the final year of his deal and has shown good faith by showing up for minicamp and team activities. The expectation is that the two-time Pro Bowl left tackle will get a similar deal to Tristan Wirfs. Right now, Wirfs is currently the highest-paid left tackle, but Slater should be able to land a deal in a similar ballpark.
--Andy WebbSource: Daniel Popper
July 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Tre Harris is one of 30 unsigned second-round rookies, but general manager Joe Hortiz is hoping that the team can get things settled soon in order to get him back onto the practice field with training camp starting this week. "I wish I could put a crystal ball on it. I hope it's done soon. I hope he gets out here and practices, practice is vital for everyone, not just him," Hortiz said. The Chargers' rookies reported to camp last Saturday, so the 23-year-old is already behind the eight ball heading into his first NFL season. Harris impressed the coaches during offseason workouts this spring, but he'll need to get back out there soon so that he doesn't lose any progress he made. When he's on the field, Harris should have a key role as a deep target for quarterback
Justin Herbert, although fantasy managers should expect inconsistency in a run-first offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
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