With NFL training camps kicking off in July, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Christian Gonzales has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the AFC West.
Catch up on the Los Angeles Chargers' offseason developments and 2025 outlook below.
Training Camp Dates/Information
- Players report: July 12 (rookies); July 16 (veterans)
- Location: The Bolt | El Segundo, California (fan information)
Notable Roster Changes
| 2025 Draft class | Selection |
|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina | Round 1 (No. 22 overall) |
| Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi | Round 2 (No. 55 overall) |
| Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon | Round 3 (No. 86 overall) |
| Kyle Kennard, Edge, South Carolina | Round 4 (No. 125 overall) |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn | Round 5 (No. 158 overall) |
| Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse | Round 5 (No. 165 overall) |
| Branson Taylor, OG, Pittsburgh | Round 6 (No. 199 overall) |
| R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson | Round 6 (No. 214 overall) |
| Trikweze Bridges, CB, Florida | Round 7 (No. 256 overall) |
Preseason Schedule
- Week 1: vs. New Orleans Saints | 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 10 (NFL Network)
- Week 2: at Los Angeles Rams | 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 16
- Week 3: at San Francisco 49ers | 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday Aug. 23
2025 Schedule Note
- The Chargers are set to play on four different days -- Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday -- with the possibility of a fifth, if their Week 17 game (currently TBD) takes place on Saturday.
-- NFL Research
What You Need To Know
1) The Chargers found a gem in wide receiver Ladd McConkey last year, as he recorded 82 receptions for 1,149 receiving yards in his rookie season. But those team-leading stats could be seen as alarming figures for a thin WR room that struggled down the stretch. Los Angeles brought back Mike Williams this offseason and selected Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith in the draft. Alongside Quentin Johnston, who struggled with drops last year, the pecking order of Justin Herbert's targets remains to be seen but training camp will provide a better glimpse of who will step up on the outside.
2) L.A.'s unit ranked No. 1 in team defense with Jim Harbaugh at the helm. The Chargers released longtime pass rusher Joey Bosa and perhaps more troubling lost run stuffer Poona Ford in free agency. For the most part, though, much of the defensive talent is back. Khalil Mack is returning for his 12th season, but there's plenty of opportunity within the pass-rushing group sans Bosa. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter will have a challenge in his second campaign with rookies Jamaree Caldwell and Kyle Kennard entering the fold as they compete for playing time. Newcomer Da'Shawn Hand, Tuli Tuipulotu and Justin Eboigbe are also looking to supplement Bosa's absence.
3) With J.K. Dobbins signing with the rival Broncos, the Chargers are without their 2024 leading rusher's 905 rushing yards. The Chargers brought in one the league's most consistent RBs in Najee Harris and used a first-round pick on Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina. Harris recorded 1,000-plus rushing yards in each of his four seasons in Pittsburgh, and he's proven to be durable, though a stunning fireworks mishap will likely delay his training camp debut. Meanwhile, Hampton has shown at the collegiate level he can be a workhorse back. It might not be needed in his rookie season with Harris in the backfield, but there's buzz around them forming a "dominant duo."
