The
2023 season was the
Los Angeles Chargers
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' 54th season in the
National Football League
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(NFL), their 64th overall, their eighth in the
Greater Los Angeles Area
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, their fourth playing their home games at
SoFi Stadium
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, their tenth and final under
general manager
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Tom Telesco
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and their third and final under
head coach
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Brandon Staley
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. The Chargers failed to improve on their 10–7 record from the
previous season following a Week 12, 10–20 loss to the
Baltimore Ravens
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. They then guaranteed a worse record following a Week 14, 7–24 loss to the
Denver Broncos
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. With a Week 16 loss to the
Buffalo Bills
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, the Chargers were eliminated from playoff contention.
Already struggling with a 5–7 start, the Chargers were dealt with a devastating blow when they lost franchise quarterback,
Justin Herbert following a week 14 loss to the
Denver Broncos
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to a broken finger.
Roster changes
Free agency
Unrestricted
Restricted and exclusive-rights
Futures
Shortly after the end of their 2022 season, the Chargers signed twelve players on their practice squad to reserve/future free agent contracts.
Signings
Retirements
Free safety
Nasir Adderley announced his retirement on March 16. Adderley was drafted by the Chargers in 2019 and appeared in 50 games in four seasons.
Releases/waivers
Contract extensions
Player trades
Practice squad elevations
Each
NFL team is permitted to elevate up to two players from the practice squad to the active game day roster per week, with those designated players being allowed to return to the practice squad up to two times without being exposed to waivers. If a practice squad player is elevated to the game day roster for a third time, that player will be required to clear waivers before returning to the practice squad. Teams are also permitted to protect a maximum of four practice squad players to prevent opposing teams from signing those players to their active rosters.
Injuries
*July 26:
Wide receiver Jalen Guyton
Jalen Guyton (born June 7, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Texas.
High school
Guyton attended Allen High School in Allen, Tex ...
,
defensive lineman
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Austin Johnson, and defensive lineman
Otito Ogbonnia
Otito Ogbonnia (born August 25, 2000) is an American football nose tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA.
Early years
Ogbonnia ...
were placed on the
PUP list.
*August 16:
Cornerback
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Kemon Hall was waived with an injury designation.
*August 17:
Defensive lineman
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Austin Johnson was activated from the
PUP list.
Kemon Hall was placed on injured reserve.
NFL draft
Notes
Staff
Coaching changes
Final roster
Preseason
The Chargers' preseason opponents and schedule were announced on May 16, 2023. The Chargers held joint practices with the New Orleans Saints on August 17 and 18 at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in
Costa Mesa, California
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.
Regular season
Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 2: at Tennessee Titans
The Chargers blew an 11–0 lead and lost to the Titans, 27–24, in overtime, on a 41-yard field goal by Nick Folk. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 0–2.
Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 4: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Week 6: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 8: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 9: at New York Jets
Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 11: at Green Bay Packers
Week 12: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 13: at New England Patriots
Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 15: at Las Vegas Raiders
Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 17: at Denver Broncos
Week 18: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Standings
Division
Conference
References
External links
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