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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 former Chargers who could still be seeking out new homes in training camp</title><link>https://boltbeat.com/5-former-chargers-who-could-still-be-seeking-out-new-homes-in-training-camp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>G.C. Bellchamber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky06dk27qx</guid><description>The Los Angeles Chargers undertook a major overhaul this offseason, and there are numerous pieces still left on the open market from last year&#39;s roster.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5192,h_2920,x_1396,y_126/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/13/01ky2fvs19b3102rtaav.jpg" caption="May 11, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz watches during offseason workouts at The Bolt. 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