Chargers news and rumors

Here are the latest news and rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers:

News:

  1. Justin Herbert extension talks underway: The Chargers have begun discussing a contract extension with quarterback Justin Herbert, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Brandon Staley's contract extension: The Chargers have extended head coach Brandon Staley's contract through the 2025 season. (Source: NFL Network)
  3. Austin Ekeler's contract extension: Running back Austin Ekeler has signed a four-year contract extension with the Chargers worth up to $50 million. (Source: NFL Network)
  4. Derwin James' return: Safety Derwin James, who missed the entire 2021 season due to a knee injury, is expected to return to the field for the Chargers in 2022. (Source: ESPN)

Rumors:

  1. Deshaun Watson trade rumors: The Chargers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is expected to be traded this offseason. (Source: NFL Network)
  2. J.C. Jackson signing: The Chargers are reportedly interested in signing free agent cornerback J.C. Jackson, who played for the New England Patriots last season. (Source: ESPN)
  3. Kenny Golladay signing: The Chargers are also rumored to be interested in signing wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who played for the Detroit Lions last season. (Source: NFL Network)
  4. Trade for a wide receiver: The Chargers are expected to make a move to bolster their receiving corps, with rumors suggesting they could trade for a player like the Kansas City Chiefs' Sammy Watkins or the Baltimore Ravens' Marquise Brown. (Source: ESPN)

Free Agency:

  1. Kyzir White: The Chargers have re-signed linebacker Kyzir White to a one-year contract. (Source: NFL Network)
  2. Joey Bosa: The Chargers have re-signed defensive end Joey Bosa to a five-year contract extension worth up to $135 million. (Source: ESPN)
  3. Hunter Henry: The Chargers have re-signed tight end Hunter Henry to a two-year contract. (Source: NFL Network)

Draft:

  1. First-round pick: The Chargers are expected to select a defensive player with their first-round pick, with rumors suggesting they could take a player like the Georgia Bulldogs' Jordan Davis or the Michigan Wolverines' Aidan Hutchinson. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Wide receiver: The Chargers are also expected to select a wide receiver in the early rounds of the draft, with rumors suggesting they could take a player like the Alabama Crimson Tide's Jameson Williams or the Ohio State Buckeyes' Chris Olave. (Source: NFL Network)

Please note that these are just rumors and should be taken with a grain of salt. The NFL offseason is always filled with speculation and rumors, and not all of these reports may ultimately come to fruition.