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Chargers news: Game day, rookies with much to gain, anticipated return and more

It is game day, which means Chargers fans want to know which rookies have the most to gain in their first action. All that and more in the roundup.
Los Angeles Chargers tight ends Jordan Petaia and Tucker Fisk during training camp at The Bolt.
Los Angeles Chargers tight ends Jordan Petaia and Tucker Fisk during training camp at The Bolt. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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It is the first game day for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2025 season. Tonight, the team will take on the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game.

There's plenty to discuss before kick-off, and we've got everything you need, right here, in the Chargers news roundup.

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Preseason Begins

There might not be two better coaches to start the NFL preseason than Jim Harbaugh and Dan Campbell. Two football guys who love what they do. Get ready, the game we love is almost here.

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Step Up

A general overall view as Los Angeles Chargers outside linebackers coach Dylan Roney interacts with linebacker Kyle Kennard.
A general overall view as Los Angeles Chargers outside linebackers coach Dylan Roney interacts with linebacker Kyle Kennard. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

With it being preseason game day, that means fans are looking for which players to watch during the game. We've dropped a list of rookies looking to make a great first impression.

Waiting On The Return

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris carries the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris carries the ball during offseason workouts at The Bolt. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

This isn't meant to be a pun, but all eyes are on Najee Harris' return to the field. However, as Habraugh recently revealed, the wait may continue a lot longer than fans expect.

All-Quarter Century Team

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival will feature the 2025 class of inductees.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival will feature the 2025 class of inductees. | Ed Balint / Canton Repository / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It's the perfect time to celebrate the great players in Chargers history. Michael Peterson of Bolts From The Blue crafted an All-Quarter Century Team for the franchise, and it's a good time to reminisce on the best in franchise history.

Proposed Trade

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh at training camp at The Bolt.
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh at training camp at The Bolt. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jaleel Grandberry of the Bolt Beat breaks down a potential running back trade from ESPN's Seth Walder that would give the Chargers one of the deepest backfields in the league heading into the 2025 season.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates hands his gloves to a fan in the stands after the Chargers' game.
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates hands his gloves to a fan in the stands after the Chargers' game. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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