The Los Angeles Chargers sign former Ravens guard Ben Cleveland to add line depth ahead of the NFL playoffs after his recent off-field issues.

Despite this, mock drafts have already begun to fly. Bleacher Report's recent one has the Bolts selecting another protector for Herbert. At No. 22 overall, Bleacher Report had the Chargers select Alabama's Kadyn Proctor. Proctor played left tackle for the Crimson Tide, but projects better as a guard according to scouting reports.

The New England Patriots face off with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night in the AFC Wild Card. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the Patriots are in trouble, and they ask how much pressure is on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to win a Super Bowl this season.

The Los Angeles Chargers made the playoffs in 2025. We already know their 2026 opponents and what it means for their playoff chances next year.

First, the Patriots get to take on a wounded Justin Herbert, who has been playing with a broken left hand. Better still, a banged up Herbert has to play in front of an offensive line that’s flunked in quarterback protection all season.

The Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos meet Sunday for a Week 18 game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. ET.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers announced the signing if wide receiver Luke Grimm to the practice squad. Grimm re-joins the Chargers as a former member of the team’s initial 2025 free agent haul this past offseason. In a corresponding move, the Chargers released tight end Tanner McLachlan.

With the unveiling of their 2026 opponents, the Los Angeles Chargers will face one of the NFL's 10 toughest schedules next season.