LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

The Chargers posted back-to-back 11-6 seasons in 2024 and 2025 under Jim Harbaugh, marking their first consecutive playoff appearances since 2008-2009, though both postseason runs ended in blowout Wild Card losses (32-12 to Houston in 2024, 16-3 to New England in 2025). Justin Herbert threw for 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns while adding a career-high 498 rushing yards in 2025, sustaining collector interest in his cards despite taking 54 sacks and committing 15 turnovers behind one of the league's worst offensive lines. Derwin James and rookie tackle Joe Alt earned Pro Bowl honors, while edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu emerged as a breakout defender.

Where they stand: The Chargers are in training camp at The Bolt in El Segundo, with practices running through August 18, and their first preseason game scheduled for August 13 in Houston. The team signed center Tyler Biadasz and brought back Khalil Mack while adding a new offensive coordinator in Mike McDaniel to address the offensive line struggles that plagued their 2025 campaign. First-round pick Akheem Mesidor joins an edge rotation that includes Tuipulotu, Mack, and Bud Dupree, all in contract years.