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Los Angeles Chargers DST

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The Chargers DST isn't worth drafting because they play the Chiefs in Week 1. But after that, they have three straight against the Raiders, Broncos, and Giants, and that's a stretch that might be of interest to Fantasy managers. L.A. was a top-10 DST last season, averaging 9.4 Fantasy points per game, but their defense will look a little different, especially up front. Any drop-off in sack production would lead to them giving up more points. That's a possibility. Your best bet is to find the Chargers off waivers before Week 2 (or Week 4).

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  • Chargers' Junior Colson: Placed on season-ending IR

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    The Chargers placed Colson (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season, Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Colson requires shoulder surgery, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Colson faced high expectations upon being selected by Los Angeles in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he started just one of his 11 appearances, finishing the year with a disappointing 29 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defended. He'll now focus on getting fully healthy for the 2026 campaign, but being forced to miss all of Year 2 looks like a significant blow to Colson's odds of developing into a starter at middle linebacker.
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  • Asante Samuel: Will have CT scan in October

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    Samuel will undergo a CT scan in October to ensure his spinal fusion surgery was successful, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Samuel remains a free agent and underwent neck surgery back in April. After his October meeting with the medical professionals, Samuel's goal is to return to the field for the second half of the season. He appeared in just four regular-season games with the Chargers last season but is still just 25 years old.
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  • Chargers' Cam Hart: Recovered from shoulder surgery

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    Hart (shoulder) returned to team drills Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. Hart has recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. He's competing for playing time in a revamped Chargers secondary after starting six of the 14 games in which he appeared during the 2024 regular season.
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  • Chargers' Del'Shawn Phillips: Back at practice

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    Phillips (undisclosed) was activated off the active/PUP list by the Chargers on Monday. The linebacker was placed on the list in July around the start of training camp. Phillips signed with the Chargers in March after playing 363 special-teams snaps and 25 defensive snaps with the Texans during the 2024 regular season, making 16 total tackles (eight solo). The former Bill, Jet and Raven has predominantly played on special teams throughout his five-year NFL career.
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  • Chargers' Jordan Oladokun: Goes to IR

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    Oladokun (undisclosed) reverted to the Chargers' injured reserve list Friday, per the NFL's transaction log. Oladokun did not get picked up by another club after the Chargers waived him with an injury designation Wednesday, and now he's reverting to their injured reserve list. Unless he can work out an injury settlement with the team, he'll have to remain there for the entire 2025 season.
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  • Jordan Oladokun: Waived/injured by Bolts

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    The Chargers waived Oladokun (undisclosed) with an injury designation Wednesday. The move made room on the Chargers' roster for Nehemiah Shelton. Oladokun will revert to the Chargers' injured reserve if he isn't claimed off waivers by another team, which would force him to miss the entire 2025 season unless an injury settlement is reached. He signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in May after a three-year collegiate career with Bowling Green.
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  • Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Plays in Sunday's preseason game

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    Ogbonnia played six snaps during Sunday's 27-13 preseason win versus the Saints, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. Ogbonnia had been dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in the month, but he was evidently back in playing shape for the Chargers' second contest of the preseason. After handling a big role on the defensive line with Los Angeles in 2024, he projects to do the same in 2025.
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  • Chargers' Eric Rogers: Suffers injury Sunday

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    Rogers exited Sunday's preseason game against the Saints with an undisclosed injury and didn't return, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. Rogers limped off the field with the assistance of the team's training staff, and it looked to be a lower-body issue. He's never appeared in a regular-season NFL game.
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  • Chargers' Deane Leonard: Suffers leg injury

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    Leonard exited Sunday's preseason game against the Saints with an apparent leg injury and did not return, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. Leonard was helped off the field by the Chargers' training staff after playing 21 defensive snaps. He's in the mix to land one of the top reserve jobs in Los Angeles' secondary, as long as his injury isn't severe. Leonard appeared in 10 regular-season contests last season, and logged eight tackles (six solo) and three pass breakups.
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  • Chargers' Josh Fuga: Reverts to IR

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    Fuga (undisclosed) reverted to the Chargers' injured reserve Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log. Fuga will remain with the team after clearing waivers, albeit on injured reserve, and will now be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement. The rookie undrafted free agent will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2026 season and will look to make his NFL debut then.
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  • Josh Fuga: Let go by Chargers

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    Fuga (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Chargers on Monday. The defensive tackle's injury remains unclear, though he was carted off from practice Saturday, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. If Fuga goes unclaimed on waivers, he will revert to Los Angeles' injured-reserve list, at which point he would need to reach an injury settlement with the team to have a chance to play in 2025. The Virginia Tech product signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in the spring.
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  • Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Has charges dropped

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    Perryman, who was arrested Friday on a felony weapons charge, had the charge dropped Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. Popper also relayed a statement from Ron Butler, Perryman's agent: "The charges have been dismissed, and we're grateful the matter has been resolved." The inside linebacker finished with 55 tackles (39 solo) across 11 regular-season games for the Chargers in 2024, landing a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the team in March.
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  • Chargers' Otito Ogbonnia: Dealing with undisclosed issue

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    Ogbonnia exited Saturday's practice with an undisclosed injury and did not return, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. Ogbonnia was a key part of the Chargers' defensive line in 2024, logging 487 defensive snaps across 17 games. The severity of the issue is unknown, but his absence would be significant if the injury lingers into the regular season.
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  • Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Arrested Friday

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    Perryman was arrested Friday on a felony weapons charge, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. Per Rhim, Perryman is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in municipal court Tuesday. Perryman signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Chargers in March after finishing the 2024 regular season with 55 tackles (39 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 11 games.
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  • Chargers' Ja'Sir Taylor: Plays in preseason opener

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    Taylor (ribs) logged 29 defensive snaps and recorded three tackles (two solo) in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game versus Detroit. Taylor's 2024 season was cut short due to a ribs injury suffered in Week 18, but he's healthy now and competing for a starting job in the Chargers' revamped secondary.
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  • 49ers' Eli Apple: Signs with San Francisco

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    Apple and the 49ers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Apple joined the 49ers for a tryout Sunday, which ultimately resulted in a contract for the 29-year-old. The cornerback will battle with Tre Avery, Chase Lucas and Dallis Flowers, among others, for a spot on the team's 53-man roster in 2025.
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  • Chargers' Del'Shawn Phillips: Not practicing to start camp

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    Phillips (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Phillips joined the Chargers this offseason after spending 2024 in Houston. Assuming he's able to get back on the field, he'll serve almost exclusively in a special teams role.
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  • Chargers' Elijah Molden: Begins camp on PUP

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    Molden (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list to begin training camp Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Molden is recovering from offseason knee surgery, though he has termed himself fully healthy. This move doesn't necessarily contradict that, as he can be brought along slowly to begin training camp but is eligible to be activated at any time during the preseason. Molden logged a career-high 721 defensive snaps in 2024, and he should be in line to compete with Alohi Gilman for playing time at safety.
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  • Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Participating in OTAs

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    Henley (shoulder) has been participating in OTAs. The linebacker underwent surgery after the 2024 season to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder that he had played through during the campaign. Now that he's back, he should be good to go for training camp beginning in July. Henley led the Chargers with 147 tackles (84 solo) during the 2024 regular season.
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  • Chargers' Bud Dupree: Inks extension with Bolts

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    The Chargers signed Dupree to a one-year contract extension Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The deal is worth up to $6 million. Dupree is now signed through the 2026 campaign, and the 32-year-old is coming off a 2024 in which he appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Chargers. Dupree finished the year with 28 tackles (18 solo), including 6.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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