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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chargers flash their sudden depth with O-line experiments in OTAs</title><link>https://boltbeat.com/chargers-flash-their-sudden-depth-with-o-line-experiments-in-otas?utm_source=RSS</link><author>G.C. Bellchamber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqpnc38pe</guid><description>The Los Angeles Chargers spent this offseason replenishing the depth of their offensive line. The time has come in OTAs for them to experiment with it.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5028,h_2828,x_2460,y_634/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/13/01kssw739fqn1ks09h8k.jpg" caption="May 11, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel during offseason workouts at The Bolt. 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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 trap games on the Chargers’ 2026 schedule</title><link>https://boltbeat.com/3-trap-games-on-the-chargers-2026-schedule?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brandon Viera</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksp7w13mme</guid><description>The Chargers should be favored in these matchups, but each game has the potential to become a dangerous trap in 2026.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8364,h_4704,x_0,y_372/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/13/01kssw19w3x48nh20315.jpg" caption="Dec 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA;  Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium. 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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chargers&#39; necessary Tyler Biadasz move already looks justified without playing a down</title><link>https://boltbeat.com/chargers-necessary-tyler-biadasz-move-already-looks-justified-without-playing-a-down?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lior Lampert</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksqjawxbqn</guid><description>The Los Angeles Chargers&#39; decision to sign stalwart center Tyler Biadasz in free agency needed no time to age well. </description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5892,h_3314,x_911,y_231/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/13/01ksqkdckcd6g976rs3m.jpg" caption="Apr 25, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz  at the Chargers Draft Open House at The Bolt. 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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chargers fans should keep their eyes on one unexpected name in OTAs</title><link>https://boltbeat.com/chargers-fans-should-keep-their-eyes-on-one-unexpected-name-in-otas?utm_source=RSS</link><author>G.C. Bellchamber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksaka1ab94</guid><description>The Los Angeles Chargers had a strong UDFA class, and one member has the chance to make some waves in OTAs.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7880,h_4432,x_0,y_81/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/13/01ksd5br0n7jwba7xzra.jpg" caption="Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah linebacker Lander Barton (LB02) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. 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Bellchamber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks35k44ztc</guid><description>The Los Angeles Chargers&#39; offseason workouts are well underway, and Justin Herbert has now missed multiple days of practice.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3897,h_2192,x_0,y_8/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/13/01ks57s4nbxhdz32ateh.jpg" caption="Oct 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts after the game against the Washington Commanders at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="G.C. Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chargers&#39; DL coach outlines the plan to maximize their next breakout performer</title><link>https://boltbeat.com/chargers-dl-coach-outlines-the-plan-to-maximize-their-next-breakout-performer-teair-tart?utm_source=RSS</link><author>G.C. Bellchamber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks2rha4d23</guid><description>The Los Angeles Chargers have a clear breakout candidate in 2026, and their DL coach just outlined the team&#39;s plan to maximize him.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6126,h_3445,x_878,y_1049/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/13/01ks2rn32mtpbt0gf7hn.jpg" caption="Apr 27, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Teair Tart speaks at press conference at The Bolt. 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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Melvin Gordon is writing checks Chargers fans need Justin Herbert to cash</title><link>https://boltbeat.com/melvin-gordon-is-writing-checks-chargers-fans-need-justin-herbert-to-cash-01ks320z0fxb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Levi Dombro</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks320z0fxb</guid><description>Former Los Angeles Chargers RB Melvin Gordon believes that Justin Herbert can bring the franchise a Super Bowl, but the QB will be the one who has to deliver.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4057,h_2282,x_0,y_411/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/13/01ks32vwbc9jk470wewk.jpg" caption="Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Levi Dombro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>David Njoku says the quiet part out loud about Mike McDaniel&#39;s Chargers approach</title><link>https://boltbeat.com/david-njoku-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-mike-mcdaniel-chargers-approach?utm_source=RSS</link><author>G.C. 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