Date | News |
7/05/25 | Former Georgia star WR Ladd McConkey ranked among NFL's best players. Los Angeles Chargers and former UGA wide receiver Ladd McConkey earned ranked among the top 100 players in the NFL Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/former-georgia-st... |
7/04/25 | Ranking AFC West WR groups: How do Chargers stack up against rivals?. In his first season working with head coach Jim Harbaugh, Herbert had 3,870 yards with 23 touchdown passes against just three interceptions. Herbert did all this without a true No. 1 wide receiver. While rookie Ladd McConkey stepped up and gave them more than 1,000 yards, they still lacked that one player who defenses couldn't stop in the passing game. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/ranking-afc-west-r... |
7/03/25 | Chargers reunited with the wrong player and it's painfully obvious. Heading into the offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers knew they had to plug their massive hole at wide receiver, as they really didn't have any dependable options behind Ladd McConkey in 2024. Yes, Quentin Johnston put up decent numbers, but his drops and his inconsistency put a damper on what could have been a breakout campaign for the former first-round pick. As a result, many expected the Chargers to either spend big in free agency or swing a blockbuster trade. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/los-angeles-charge... |
7/02/25 | Chargers describe Ladd McConkey's record-setting rookie season in 4 words. The Los Angeles Chargers described former Georgia WR Ladd McConkey's record setting season with only four words Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/chargers-describe... |
7/01/25 | Los Angeles Chargers star receives major honor that speaks volumes. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey enjoyed a brilliant rookie campaign in 2024, one that pretty much no one expected. Had it not been for McConkey's showing, Justin Herbert would have essentially had to do everything on his own, as the rest of the Chargers' receiving corps was not exactly up to snuff. McConkey did not post tremendous numbers at Georgia. As a result, there were some serious questions about McConkey heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, with many viewing him as nothing more than a solid slot receiver. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/los-angeles-charge... |
6/30/25 | Los Angeles Chargers' Ladd McConkey Included in Top 100 NFL Players of 2025 Season. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey has been listed as one of the top 100 NFL players of the 2025 season. The NFL's long-awaited "Top-100" list has returned as players around the league rank their top 100 players from the 2024 season and offer their own thoughts as to what makes these players so special. One new face to this year's list is Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who makes his debut on the list at the No.100 spot. Source: https://www.si.com/college/georgia/football/los-an... |
6/28/25 | Ladd McConkey's Chargers breakout has other teams kicking themselves in re-drafts. For many NFL teams, Los Angeles Chargers wideout Ladd McConkey is the one that got away. McConkey slipped to the 34th pick in the 2024 NFL draft, where the Chargers traded up in what is now an infamous ripoff of the New England Patriots. Racking up 1,149 yards and seven scores over 16 games and 82 catches, McConkey shoved aside some Chargers franchise records. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/ladd-mcconkey-char... |
6/26/25 | Chargers resurface as top destination for polarizing Pro Bowl WR. Everyone knew that the Los Angeles Chargers needed wide receivers heading into the offseason, which made their decision not to sign anyone in free agency outside of Mike Williams a bit strange. Instead, Los Angeles chose to focus on the NFL draft, where it selected Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Apparently, the Chargers feel those two rookies combined with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Williams is enough. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/los-angeles-charge... |
6/25/25 | Los Angeles Chargers' breakout stars disrespected in Top 25 NFL players 25 list. While they were first in the NFL in defensive points allowed, they were 11th in points scored. Both wide receiver Ladd McConkey and offensive tackle Joe Alt were spectacular in year one, but both were left off the top 25 players under 25 list, which was compiled by CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/los-angeles-charge... |
6/24/25 | Jim Harbaugh is higher on this Chargers position group than most fans. The Los Angeles Chargers made upgrades across the board this offseason. Most of the attention was focused on offense, as the Bolts desperately needed more playmakers around Ladd McConkey. Justin Herbert will certainly be pleased with the additions the team has made, including rookies Omarion Hampton and Tre Harris. One of their 'bigger' free agent acquisitions was signing corner Donte Jackson to a two-year, $13 million contract. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/jim-harbaugh-highe... |
6/23/25 | Ladd McConkey shoves his way into CBS Sports' Top 100 NFL player rankings. The Los Angeles Chargers made the right decision last offseason by selecting Joe Alt in the first round. It led to them drafting Ladd McConkey one round later. Justin Herbert had to be elated with the way it turned out, as Alt is set to be a solid protector for years to come and McConkey established himself as a threat early on. McConkey had a spectacular rookie season for the Bolts last year, catching 82 passes for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-ladd-mcco... |
6/20/25 | Chargers mock draft force feeds Justin Herbert another major weapon. The Los Angeles Chargers could very well be set at wide receiver for the long haul. Jim Harbaugh and Co., after all, nailed the Ladd McConkey pick last year and grabbed Tre Harris in the second round this offseason. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-mock-draf... |
6/20/25 | Ladd McConkey rumblings suggest Chargers star put on more muscle this offseason. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey recently spoke at length about his second pro season, especially when it comes to avoiding injuries and better prepping his body for the rigors of the NFL. What's interesting to consider in addition to this, though, is the possibility that McConkey added more muscle to his frame, too. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/ladd-mcconkey-rumb... |
6/16/25 | Could Chargers end up with chance at part of Ladd McConkey trade robbery of Patriots?. When the Los Angeles Chargers ripped off the New England Patriots in the trade that netted them Ladd McConkey in the 2024 NFL draft, it cemented two things. One, the Patriots would probably never do business with the Chargers again. The Chargers traded up in the 2024 draft to get McConkey in the second round at No. 34. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-chance-la... |
6/15/25 | Chargers' budding star reveals teammates who stuck around for offseason training. The Los Angeles Chargers are in the midst of building a sustainable winning program. Plenty of attention has been placed on the offense and rightfully so, as the only consistent playmaker from 2024 was rookie phenom Ladd McConkey. The one major addition to the Bolts' defense was cornerback Donte Jackson, who will be their CB1. The Chargers are hoping their younger core of players will step up into leadership roles. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-star-reve... |
6/09/25 | Chargers reveal plan to help Ladd McConkey exploit defenses, chase sophomore leap. The Los Angeles Chargers have big plans for Ladd McConkey as he heads into what the team hopes is a sophomore surge. Hoping for even more from McConkey might seem borderline unfair a year removed from his rookie debut that featured 82 catches for 1,149 yards and seven scores over 16 games, the first two franchise records. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-reveal-pl... |
6/09/25 | 2 Chargers veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in 2025. The Los Angeles Chargers made an early playoff exit last season in Jim Harbaughs first year back in the NFL. The Chargers had plenty of chances to be a better team, but their offensive struggles were evident by Ladd McConkey being the only real weapon for Justin Herbert. Looking ahead to this upcoming season, Los Angeles has not done much to revamp their team. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/... |
6/08/25 | Chargers WR Ladd McConkey's injury woes become hot topic ahead of training camp. Los Angeles Chargers second-year receiver Ladd McConkey broke out in a big way as a rookie, which almost qualifies as an understatement. McConkey, after all, caught 82 passes for 1,149 yards, shattering franchise records. It's also why wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal was adamant on the topic during a recent interview. "We don't want him to get crushed," Lal said. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-ladd-mcco... |
6/06/25 | Are Chargers too dependent on Ladd McConkey at receiver?. Kris Rhim is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Kris covers the Los Angeles Chargers, including coach Jim Harbaugh's franchise-altering first season (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41068072/los-angeles-chargers-2024-preview-jim-harbaugh-culture). LOS ANGELES -- For all the good Ladd McConkey did in the best rookie wide receiver season in Chargers history -- he routinely frustrated wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal. Amid racking up the most receiving yards (1,149) and receptions (82) by a rookie in franchise history in 2024, McConkey, who came into the NFL at 5-foot-11 and 186 pounds, often ended up on the wrong side of big hits from defenders. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45459929/los-a... |
6/04/25 | Chargers' Ladd McConkey eyes sophomore leap while studying Super Bowl MVP. The Los Angeles Chargers had a big plan in place when they traded up to select Ladd McConkey and put it in action about as effectively as possible. McConkey went on to pace Justin Herbert's offense in receiving as a No. 1 target while shattering franchise records. It's all about a sophomore surge, with receivers coach Sanjay Lal cutting up film of a past great like Julian Edelman and recent great Tyler Lockett (a guy he coached in Seattle) to help McConkey along in his development. “Julian Edelman does a great job of falling forward and getting some extra yards,” McConkey said, according to The Athletic's Daniel Popper. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-ladd-mcco... |