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Omarion Hampton could impact Chargers immediately in rookie year

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton could be a key contributor in his rookie year.

The Los Angeles Chargers began their rookie class with running back Omarion Hampton, the No. 22 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft.

Hampton fulfills a significant role as the team’s running back, and after J.K. Dobbins left for the division rival Denver Broncos, opportunity could come knocking early for the former North Carolina Tar Heel.

CBS Sports writer Chris Trapasso ranked the top five rookie running backs in terms of production for the upcoming season and Hampton came in at No. 4.

“I was lower on Hampton than the masses during the pre-draft process — he’s more old-school runner than the new-age types I prefer with side-to-side wiggle. He’s classic in every sense of the way. At nearly 6-0 and 221 pounds, he has traditional size, and he’s playing for a coach in Jim Harbaugh who’s as committed to the classic philosophy than any other in the NFL,” Trapasso wrote.

“Now, the Chargers did sign Najee Harris in free agency. He’s going to eat into Hampton’s touches in Year 1. Without question. I do think Hampton’s juice — 4.46 speed — and the fact he was a first-round pick in April will ultimately lead to him assuming No. 1 back duties in Los Angeles right away.”

While Harris is expected to receive a good chunk of carries within the offense, it’s clear that Hampton also will have a big role.

Teams don’t take running backs in the first round unless they feel very strongly about them, and Hampton definitely fits the bill.

Hampton will have a chance to earn his snaps when the team reports to training camp later this month.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/20...ngeles-la-chargers-immediately-in-rookie-year

 

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Can you guess this Chargers linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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Can you guess this Chargers cornerback in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Can you guess this Chargers linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Can you guess this Chargers receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Chargers’ Ladd McConkey can become All-Pro, says analyst

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Ladd McConkey could be in line for a big second season with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is entering his second year with the team.

McConkey, a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Georgia, burst onto the scene in his rookie year, notching 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games for the Chargers.

Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton believes McConkey can become an All-Pro in his second season with the Chargers.

Ladd McConkey didn’t have a major workload at Georgia, but he showed the playmaking ability to be the Chargers’ go-to target in the aerial attack, hauling in 82 passes for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns last year.

The Chargers have bolstered their pass-catching group. They signed tight end Tyler Conklin, drafted wideout Tre Harris in the second round and brought back Mike Williams, who has a strong rapport with quarterback Justin Herbert.

Still, McConkey will likely lead the Chargers in most receiving categories in back-to-back years. With an impressive 73.2 percent catch rate, he’s earned Herbert’s trust as a reliable target, and his inside-outside versatility allows him to stay on the field for most of the offensive snaps.

Heading into Year 2, McConkey is on a Pro Bowl-All-Pro trajectory.

McConkey will have some help in the receiver room this season with fellow second-round pick Tre Harris joining him from Ole Miss.

Adding Harris can give McConkey a little less attention from other defenders on the other side of the field, and that could help the Chargers become even more lethal on offense.

The best part about McConkey’s game is that there is a lot more potential that hasn’t been tapped into yet. If he can move along the trajectory he began last year, the Chargers offense will be in great shape.

McConkey and the Chargers are scheduled to report to training camp later this month.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/20...eles-la-chargers-ladd-mcconkey-become-all-pro

 

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Former sports agent: Rashawn Slater ‘should be the first $30 million per year offensive tackle’

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Could the Bolts’ left tackle be the first to eclipse the $30 million per year mark?

Since being drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 13 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, tackle Rashawn Slater has been one of the NFL’s elite offensive tackles. Routinely, he’s been graded among the best, and the 2024 season was his best yet. According to PFF, Slater was a Top 5 tackle in pass- and run-blocking, and was the No. 2 overall tackle, narrowly behind Philadelphia Eagles’ Jordan Mailata. For these reasons, former NFL agent and CBS Sports’ writer Joel Corry expects Rashawn Slater to become the first-ever $30 million per year offensive tackle.

I guess the Chargers & Rashawn Slater aren't close on a new deal. At a minimum, Slater should be the 1st $30M per year OT. There really should be a massive reset of the OT market. The highest paid edge rusher shouldn't be making 42.22% more than the highest paid OT. https://t.co/5iQShZA0b8

— Joel Corry (@corryjoel) May 28, 2025​

Slater and the Chargers have been in contract extension negotiations since the team picked up his fifth-year option in May 2024, and is expected to play on the $19.04 million option this season, which ranks No. 29 among left tackles, according to Over the Cap.

This offseason, there hasn’t been any holdouts or public conflict, as Slater missed voluntary workouts but was in attendance for mandatory minicamp.

During minicamp, Slater said “not really super concerned about it,” prioritizing his training while his agent handles the contract negotiations.

“I have no concern about it at all,” Slater said. “Realistically speaking, I’ve known for a long time, it’s how these things go. It’s not something that’s bothered me. It’s just the business of football so I have full confidence. I feel good.”

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/20...he-first-30-million-per-year-offensive-tackle

 

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Los Angeles Chargers All Quarter Century Team: Defensive Tackle No. 2

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Jamal Willliams is on the Chargers All Quarter Century Team. Who will join him next?

Chargers Hall of Fame member Jamal Williams won the honor to be DT1 for the team’s Quarter Century Team in a landslide. He was such a dominant force for the Bolts in his day and while the Chargers have had some good defensive lineman since, none have really played up to the level and consistency of Williams.

With him now out of the running, we turn to the final three defensive tackles who will aim for the chance to join him on the Chargers Quarter Century Team.

Let’s jump back into the poll!

Igor Olshansky (2004-2008)​

The massive 6’6, 315-pound Olshansky was drafted by the Chargers out of Oregon in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He started 70 of 75 games played for the Chargers during his five years in San Diego, helping them put together some of their best seasons this century.

He ended his Chargers career with 177 total tackles, 11 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, seven pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.

Luis Castillo (2005-2011)​

Castillo was drafted by the Chargers in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. He broke into the lineup immediately, starting 15 of 16 games as a rookie to post seven tackles for loss and three sacks. His best season came the following year when he notched a career-high seven sacks and seven tackles for loss all while being limited to just 10 games and nine starts.

Castillo’s career came to an end in 2012 when he was released by the Chargers despite re-signing a one-year deal after missing all of the 2011 season with a broken leg. His final career stats included 210 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 19 sacks, six pas breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions.

Corey Liuget (2011-2018)​

The Chargers used their first-round pick in 2011 to select Liuget out of the University of Illinois. His job was to help replace Castillo who was entering his final season under contract with the Bolts.

Liuget immediately started 13 of 15 games played as a rookie and went on to start all 16 games in each of the next three seasons. In his final four years with the team, injuries took a toll as he started 16 games just one more time before his time with the Chargers came to an end.

In eight years with the Chargers, Liuget totaled 274 tackles, 59 tackles for loss, 24 sacks, 20 pass breakups, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, and one fumble returned for a touchdown.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/20...eam-igor-olshansky-luis-castillo-corey-liuget

 

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Los Angeles Chargers All Quarter Century Team: Edge Rusher No. 1

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The Chargers have had their fair share of edge rushers this century. From Shaun Phillips to Khalil Mack, which two players will make the Quarter Century Team?

We’re finally on to the edge players!

The Chargers have had their fair share of talented pass rushers this century which means this group may end up being one of the most competitive of this series. For the first time, we have five names to choose from for the Quarter Century Team’s two vacant spots.

Will stats alone push certain players onto the team? What about overall impact across all aspects of the position? What about the players who weren’t with the team all that long but made one heck of an impression in that short span?

I can’t wait to see how you all vote. Let’s get to it!

Joey Bosa (2016-2024)​

Bosa was selected by the Chargers in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was named the Pepsi Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 10.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss in just 12 games (11 starts). Despite dealing with a rash of injuries for the majority of his career, Bosa still finished his time in powder blue with 72 sacks, the second most for a player in franchise history.

In all, Bosa started 93 games while playing in 107 total with the Chargers. He was named to the Pro Bowl five times (2017, 2019-2021, 2024).

Shaun Phillips (2004-2012)​

Phillips was a day-three gem found by the Chargers in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Despite starting just three games in his first two seasons, Phillips found a way to contribute with 11 sacks from 2004-2005. He won a starting job in 2006, playing in 14 games and notching a career-high 11.5 sacks.

Phillips would only record double-digit sacks three times in his career, but his longevity as a seven-year starter for the Chargers helped him finish his career with 69.5 sacks (third all time, which ranked second in franchise history until Bosa bested the mark during the 2024 season.

In 2010, Phillips was named to the first and only Pro Bowl of his career. In 2009, Phillips led the league with seven forced fumbles.

Khalil Mack (2022-2024)​

Mack has the shortest tenure with the Chargers amongst these players but it just felt wrong to not include the guy who tied the franchise record for sacks in a season (17) in 2023.

In three seasons, the former first-round pick of the Raiders has accumulated 31 sacks and 39 tackles for loss, both the high marks for any player by far over that span. Even when he’s not taking down a quarterback, Mack’s impact on defending the run, and even getting his hands up in the passing lane, have been essential to the Chargers defense.

With at least one more season to go with the Chargers, Mack has an opportunity to assert himself further into team annals. With 10 sacks in 2025, he’d break into the top 12. With 14, he’d tied Leroy Jones for 10th all time.

Since joining the Chargers, Mack has been named to the Pro Bowl each of the past three seasons. During the 2023 season, Mack crossed the threshold of 100 career sacks to become just the 19th player in league history to do so.

Melvin Ingram (2012-2020)​

Ingram was selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL out of South Carolina. After being seen as a ‘tweener coming out of college, Ingram reshaped his body to become one of the best finesse pass rushers in the NFL.

From 2015-2018, Ingram started every single game for the Chargers, amassing 36 sacks and 49 tackles for loss. From 2017-2019, he was named to three consecutive Pro Bowls.

Ingram’s 49 career sacks with the Chargers rank seventh all time in franchise history.

Shawne Merriman (2005-2010)​

Merriman was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Maryland. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 57 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. The following year, Merriman earned First-Team All-Pro honors with a whopping 17 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. In 2007, he was named a Second-Team All-Pro after notching another 12.5 sacks and a career-high 19 tackles for loss. Unsurprisingly, he was named to three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2005-2007.

After that 2007 season, the injury bug began to wreak havoc in his career. A torn PCL and LCL limited him to just one start in 2008. The next year, Merriman reportedly played through a painful foot injury which limited him to just four sacks. In 2010, Merriman suffered a calf injury that led to him being placed on injured reserve after just four games.

Merriman ended his Chargers career with 43.5 sacks and 50 tackles for loss, the former number placing him 11th all time in franchise history for sacks.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/20...sa-khalil-mack-shawne-merriman-shaun-phillips

 

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Can you guess this Chargers tackle in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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Welcome back to another edition of Chargers In-5 Trivia!

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Chargers player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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