The Los Angeles Chargers’ hiring of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has come with no shortage of excitement. There’s palpable buzz surrounding his arrival — not just internally and from the fan base, but fantasy football managers are pumped too.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he was looking for a “fresh start” following longtime confidant Greg Roman’s dismissal, and that mission was accomplished. Things will look different in 2026, and that's exactly the point. Whether the variance proves fruitful remains to be seen, though McDaniel’s presence isn’t the only storyline worth monitoring.
Los Angeles' star offensive tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt's health arguably tops the list of trending topics heading into the upcoming season. How the pecking order between the club's trio of tight ends, Charlie Kolar, David Njoku and Oronde Gadsden II shakes out bears watching. They also have several youngsters and new playmakers who could establish themselves as options for franchise quarterback Justin Herbert.
Training camp and the preseason will give us a better idea of what to expect moving forward, so stay tuned. News will be coming fast and furious once the pads are on. Consider this an ever-evolving personal guide to the Chargers’ post-summer break progress (or lack thereof).
Note: This story will be updated regularly throughout the Los Angeles Chargers' training camp and preseason.
Notable Los Angeles Chargers training camp battles with a fantasy impact
Keep an eye on second-year wide receiver Tre' Harris. He earned Harbaugh's attention earlier this offseason. The Mississippi product's development has the potential to alter Los Angeles' pass-catching hierarchy.
Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt and other Chargers injury news
Slater and Alt appear to be ready for camp, which is fantastic for the entire Chargers offense, considering the operation completely fell apart without them. The former is recovering from a torn patellar tendon while the latter is working his way back from a surgically repaired high-ankle sprain.
Actionable Chargers fantasy football takeaways
Ladd McConkey has a prime opportunity to reestablish himself as one of the NFL's best young wideouts after a disappointing sophomore campaign. Omarion Hampton will look to respond to an injury-marred rookie showing by making good on his first-round pedigree. The pieces are in place; it's a matter of bringing the vision to life.
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