Beathard spent 11 seasons as the Chargers GM from 1990 to 2000 and helped lead the franchise to Super Bowl XXIX

Free agency is right around the corner so there's no better time to get acclimated to the ins-and-outs than now.

Free agency is right around the corner so there's no better time to get acclimated to the ins-and-outs than now. Here's what you need to know. 

As the Bolts prepare for 2021, take a look at the players who will be unrestricted free agents when their contracts expire in March.

A standout performance in the 2017 preseason finale was the start Ekeler's rise to NFL stardom.

"I'm prepared and I trust my preparation.  I'm confident wherever they want to put me."

Take a look back at what the second-year linebacker had to say on "Chargers Weekly."

The rookie nose tackle reflects on how his Polynesian culture "built on love and respect" has been a driving force for the bond between him and his dad.

A timetable has not yet been determined for All-Pro safety Derwin James' return to the field.

"It seems like this offseason has been going on forever, so just having a chance to come out here and compete with my teammates has been a true blessing."

The 6-foot-8, 260-pound tight end was dominant in the XFL.

"The gorilla is out there. The gorilla is racism. It's there and we feel it. I've lived it all my life."

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed linebacker Shaquille Quarterman to the active roster. In a corresponding move, the team waived cornerback Dicaprio Bootle.

The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated cornerback Eli Apple and outside linebacker Caleb Murphy from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

Nearly 150 local Girl Scouts came together for a day of flag football skills and fundamentals on the Bolts' training camp fields at Jack Hammett Sports Complex.

The Chargers will take on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at 1:05 pm at SoFi Stadium.

In partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, SoFi celebrated the graduation of 14 young scholars from the Bolt Academy program. The program is designed to offer juniors and seniors from Inglewood high schools the opportunity to participate in a six month after-school program to develop leadership and job-readiness skills.

The Los Angeles Chargers today activated running back Gus Edwards from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return and signed tight end Tucker Fisk to the active roster from the practice squad. In addition, the team also elevated cornerback Eli Apple and outside linebacker Caleb Murphy from the practice squad for Sunday's game. The Chargers also signed tight end McCallan Castles to the practice squad.

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed linebacker Junior Colson and wide receiver Simi Fehoko on Reserve/Injured and signed wide receiver Jalen Reagor to the active roster from the practice squad. He fills the spot on the 53-man roster vacated by yesterday's release of tight end Eric Tomlinson. Tomlinson has since been signed to the practice squad. Additionally, linebacker Shaquille Quarterman was signed to the practice squad and tight end McCallan Castles was released from the practice squad.

The Chargers will take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at 10:00 am at Huntington Bank Field.

The Los Angeles Chargers today activated wide receiver DJ Chark Jr., from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return. In a corresponding move, Los Angeles placed wide receiver Brenden Rice on Reserve/Injured. The Bolts also elevated cornerback Eli Apple and Jalen Reagor from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed center Sam Mustipher to the active roster. The team also signed cornerback Kendall Williamson to the practice squad.

The Chargers will take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1:05 pm at SoFi Stadium.

The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated wide receiver Jaylen Johnson and wide receiver Jalen Reagor from the practice squad Sunday's game.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed CB Dicaprio Bootle and CB Shaun Wade to the Active Roster from the practice squad. In a corresponding move, Los Angeles placed DB Deane Leonard on Reserve/Injured. The Bolts also activated C Sam Mustipher and WR Jalen Reagor for Monday's game.

The Chargers will take on the Arizona Cardinals on Monday at 6:00 pm at State Farm Stadium.

The Chargers will take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1:05pm at Empower Field at Mile High.

The Los Angeles Chargers today activated linebacker Nick Niemann from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return. The team also signed safety Tony Jefferson to the active roster. In corresponding moves, Los Angeles placed running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., on Reserve/Injured. The Bolts also elevated cornerback Dicaprio Bootle from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

The Chargers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at 1:25pm at SoFi Stadium.

The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated linebacker Blake Lynch and center Sam Mustipher from the practice squad for Sunday's game. The team also downgraded tackle Joe Alt to doubtful.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed safety Tony Jefferson to the active roster. He replaces safety Derwin James Jr., who was placed on Reserve/Suspended By Commissioner-Less than One Year on Wednesday. In addition, the team signed guard/tackle Braeden Daniels to the practice squad.

The Chargers will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 10:00am at Acrisure Stadium.

The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated linebacker Shaquille Quarterman from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated safety Tony Jefferson and linebacker Shaquille Quarterman from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

The Chargers will take on the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at 10:00am at Bank of America Stadium.

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed wide receiver DJ Chark Jr., on Reserve/Injured. In a corresponding move, the team signed tight end Eric Tomlinson to the active roster. The Bolts also elevated linebacker Shaquille Quarterman from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

The Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 1:05pm at Sofi Stadium.

The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with kicker Cameron Dicker on a multi-year extension.

The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the team has acquired quarterback Taylor Heinicke from the Atlanta Falcons. In exchange, the Chargers will send a 2025 7th round pick to Atlanta that converts into a 2025 6th round pick should specific conditions be met.

The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the team has acquired defensive back Elijah Molden from the Tennessee Titans. In exchange, the Chargers will send a 2026 seventh-round pick to Tennessee.

The Los Angeles Chargers today claimed running back Hassan Haskins off waivers. In a corresponding move, the team waived safety JT Woods. In addition, the Chargers signed 15 players to the practice squad.

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed four players on Reserve/Injured, placed one player on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return, released two players and waived 31 others. The moves put the team's active roster to 53 players prior to the NFL's 1 p.m. PT deadline.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Isaac Rex. In a corresponding move, the team waived defensive lineman Micheal Mason.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed linebacker Frank Ginda and safety Jalyn Phillips. In corresponding moves, the team waived quarterback Max Duggan and wide receiver Leon Johnson.