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Elijah Molden's toughness was on full display throughout the 2025 season.

Despite dealing with multiple injuries, the veteran defensive back remained an important starter in the Chargers' secondary and continued making plays whenever he was available.

With a healthy offseason finally behind him, Molden enters 2026 ready to make an even bigger impact for Los Angeles.

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One former first-rounder has run out of excuses.

Chargers player under most pressure entering 2026 NFL season Quentin Johnston faces enormous pressure to prove he can become the Chargers' long-term answer at wide receiver in 2026.

ESPN surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts, who ranked Justin Herbert as the NFL’s No. 7 quarterback for 2026.

Herbert remains one of football’s most gifted passers, leading the NFL last season with 10 passing touchdowns from outside the pocket.

With Mike McDaniel now coordinating the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense, Herbert has an opportunity to take another step forward and fully unlock his elite potential.

NFL insiders still believe in Herbert.

Why NFL insiders can't quit loving Chargers' Justin Herbert despite playoff failures NFL executives still rank Justin Herbert among the league's elite despite playoff setbacks entering the 2026 season.

ESPN surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts, who ranked Joe Alt as the NFL’s No. 9 offensive tackle for 2026.

Though his second season was cut short by an ankle injury, Alt flashed elite potential and made a clear impact on the Chargers’ offense while on the field.

At just 23, Alt has the rare combination of size, strength and agility to become one of the league’s next great tackles.

Junior Colson is primed to be a comeback story for the Chargers, as he seeks to reclaim his role as the heartbeat of new DC Chris O'Leary's linebacker room. 📈⚡️

Los Angeles Chargers need Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh to become less predictable or Super Bowl hopes will disappear

Weak link that will sink Chargers' Super Bowl hopes during 2026 season While the Chargers have demonstrated regular-season strength, they must show growth if they are going to succeed in the playoffs

Quentin Johnston leading all wide receivers in missed tackles forced per catch shows exactly how dangerous he has become with the ball in his hands, giving the Chargers a true game-changer out wide. ⚡🔥

Khalil Mack proved once again that he can still make a major impact.

Despite missing five games in 2025, the veteran pass rusher remained one of the Chargers' defensive leaders and showed why the team wanted him back for another season.

His 2025 production included:

💙 5.5 sacks
💛 4 forced fumbles
💙 11 QB hits
💛 6 tackles for loss
💙 32 total tackles (19 solo)
💛 1 safety

Los Angeles rewarded that production with a one-year contract extension, keeping one of the NFL's most respected edge rushers in powder blue.

Entering Year 13, Mack has already proven he's still capable of playing at a high level—and he'll be looking to do it again in 2026.

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LaDainian Tomlinson throwing seven career touchdown passes without ever giving up a single interception proves the Chargers icon truly could do it all on offense. ⚡🎯