December 29 – The Chargers added some insurance just in case Melvin Gordon isn't able to go in the regular season finale as they signed RB Russell Hansbrough to the active roster. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer was added to the practice squad after week 14. In a correspondingmove, the team waived OL Brett Boyko.
December 27 – The Bolts bolstered their depth at running back on Wednesday by signing Jalen Simmons to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, the team waived offensive lineman Andrew Wylie. Simmons is a 5-8, 220-pound former undrafted free agent out of South Carolina State who has spent most of the past two seasons on the Carolina Panthers' practice squad. He carried the rock 554 times for 2,618 yards and 17 touchdowns over 44 games in college.
December 19 - Tight end Hunter Henry was placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a small laceration on his kidney against the Kansas City Chiefs. L.A. signed versatile lineman Brett Boyko to the active roster off the practice squad to take his place.
December 18 - The Chargers have made yet another change at kicker as the team claimed Nick Rose off waivers from the Washington Redskins. A rookie out of Texas, Rose appeared in eight games this season for Washington, making 10 of 11 field goals including a long of 55. His lone miss was a block.To make room, the Bolts waived K Travis Coons. The team also annoucned they signed LB James Onwualu to the practice squad.
December 16 - Hours before kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chargers announced they’ve signed cornerback Craig Mager to the active roster from the practice squad. The team also waived LB James Onwualu in a corresponding move.
December 12 - Running back Andrew Wililams was lost for the season as the Bolts placed him on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a wrist injury late in the win over the Washington Redskins. In a corresponding move, DE Isaac Rochell was promoted to the active roster.
December 2 - The Chargers made a switch at kicker, signing Travis Coons to the active roster while placing Nick Novak (back) on IR. Coons will become the fourth player to attempt a kick for the Bolts, following Novak, Younghoe Koo and punter Drew Kaser. In addition, the Bolts brought TE Braedon Bowman back to the practice squad for his third stint.
November 29 – With Nick Novak day-to-day with a back injury, the Los Angeles Chargers signed kicker Travis Coons to the practice squad on Wednesday. Coons served as the Cleveland Browns' kicker in 2015, making 28 of 32 attempts (87.5-percent) with a long of 47. He most recently spent time with the Los Angeles Rams this preseason, knocking in a 53-yard field goal against the Bolts in the third exhibition game. To make room, the Chargers waived TE Braedon Bowman from the practice squad.
November 17 – Two days after waiving TE Braedon Bowman to make room for T Jake Rodgers on the practice squad, the Chargers waived the tackle while bringing back the tight end.
November 15 – The Bolts made a switch to the practice squad on Wednesday, signing tackle Jake Rodgers while waiving tight end Braedon Bowman. A 6-6, 320-pound product out of Eastern Washington, Rodgers was initially a seventh-round draft choice (225th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft. He's also spent time with the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
November 7 - It was a busy day at Hoag Performance Center as the Bolts announced a flurry of transactions. ILB Denzel Perryman was activated from the IR/Designed for Return list to the active roster, while TE Jeff Cumberland was welcomed back into the fold. Meanwhile, the team waived T Tyler Marz and OLB Josh Keyes. To cap it off, L.A. signed G-C Cole Toner to the practice squad.
October 26 - The roster is back to 53 as the Chargers signed WR Geremy Davis off the practice squad, replacing Dontrelle Inman who was traded to the Bears one day ago. This marks Davis' second stint on the active roster. Meanwhile, the Bolts filled the open spot on the practice squad by bringing back former third-round pick Max Tuerk.
October 25 - Days before the trade deadline, the Chargers shipped wide receiver Dontrelle Inman to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a conditional draft choice. Inman appeared in 41 games with 23 starts over the past four seasons, totaling 107 receptions for 1,463 yards and seven touchdowns. It's the first in-season trade the team has made since 2007 when they acquired a WR Chris Chambers from the Miami Dolphins for a second-round pick.
October 24 - The Bolts lost one of their captains as left guard Matt Slauson was placed on IR with a biceps injury. To take his place, the team signed veteran tackle Michael Ola. The 6-5, 312-pound Ola previously spent time with the Chargers in 2015, and was most recently with the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills.
October 18 - Whitney Richardson is back with the Bolts as the team re-signed the defensive end to the practice squad for his third stint on Wednesday. A 6-4, 251-pound product out of Lane College (Tenn.), Richardson was last year's Division II Defensive Player of the Year, logging 17.5 sacks, 75 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 10 games for the Dragons. Later in the day, Denzel Perryman was placed on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return as the linebacker took part in practice. He is now eligible to play as soon as Week 10 in Jacksonville.
October 16 - L.A. welcomed a new linebacker into the fold as the team signed Josh Keyes on Monday. The former Atlanta Falcon played for LB coach Richard Smith a year ago during the team's run to a Super Bowl appearance. To make room, the Chargers waived rookie linebacker Nigel Harris. Meanwhile, the team also announced they waived running back LeShun Daniels from the practice squad.
October 11 - The Los Angeles Chargers filled their open spot on the practice squad by signing CB A.J. Hendy. A 6-0, 206-pound cornerback out of Maryland, Hendy signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins in 2016. He spent the first 16 weeks on the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster for the Week 17 finale, seeing action on special teams. He totaled 16 tackles in four games this preseason with the Dolphins, but was waived during final roster reductions.
October 7 - With the Bolts down to two healthy running backs ahead of Week 5's date with the New York Giants, the team signed RB Andre Williams off the practice squad. The running back was initially a fourth-round pick of the Giants back in 2014. To make room, the team waived S Dexter McCoil.
October 5 - A familiar face is back handling field goal duties as the Chargers signed kicker Nick Novak. Previously with the team from 2011-14, he returns as the second-most accurate field goal kicker in franchise history. He replaces rookie Younghoe Koo, who was waived after making three of six attempts over the first four games of the season.
October 3 - A new running back will be on the field when the team returns to practice as the Bolts signed LeShun Daniels to the practice squad. Most recently with the New England Patriots in training camp, Daniels appeared in four preseason games with the Pats, carrying the ball 26 times for 85 yards while also catching three passes for 45 yards. The 6-0, 225-pound running back played collegiately at Iowa, totalling 409 carries for 1,895 yards and 19 touchdowns in 37 career games. Earlier in the day, the team waived center Max Tuerk, parting ways with the former third-round pick. They also waived DE Whitney Richardson from the practice squad, clearing a spot for Daniels.
October 2 - Center Max Tuerk was placed on the exempt list.
September 27 - Whitney Richardson is back on the practice squad for the second time this season as the Bolts re-signed the defensive end on Wednesday. A 6-4, 251-pound product out of Lane College (Tenn.), Richardson was with the team in training camp. He is the reigning Division II Defensive Player of the Year, logging 17.5 sacks, 75 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 10 games for the Dragons.
September 23 - For the second straight year, Jason Verrett has been lost for the season with a knee injury as the Bolts placed the star cornerback on the Reserve/Injured list. Linebacker Nick Dzubnar was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad to take his place.
September 20 - Veteran swing tackle Chris Hairston will miss the remainder of the 2017 season after being placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list. L.A. filled his spot on the active roster by signing massive tackle Tyler Marz off the Tennessee Titans' practice squad. The 6-7, 316-pound tackle out of Wisconsin is former teammates of RB Melvin Gordon and FB Derek Watt during his time with the Badgers.
September 19 - The Chargers brought WR Geremy Davis back into the fold, signing him to the practice squad.
September 16 - One day before hosting the Miami Dolphins in the team's home opener, the Chargers signed CB Michael Davis to the active roster from the practice squad. The undrafted free agent out of BYU is a tall, rangy 6-2, 196-pound corner with 4.4 speed. He recorded 11 tackles in four preseason games with the Bolts. Wide receiver Geremy Davis was waived in a corresponding move.
September 14 - Seventh-round pick Isaac Rochell was signed to the practice squad 24 hours after being waived. The Bolts waived DE Whitney Richardson in a corresponding move.
September 13 - DT Tenny Palepoi was added to the active roster after serving the last game of his four-game suspension. To make room, the team waived DE Isaac Rochell.
September 11 - Hours prior to kicking offf the 2017 campaign, Los Angeles signed WR Geremy Davis to the active roster from the practice squad. To make room, the team waived CB Jeff Richards, who was claimed off waivers a week ago from the Carolina Panthers.
September 9 - LB Joshua Perry was waived from the Reserve-Injured list.
September 6 - The Bolts made a switch to the practice squad, signing TE Braedon Bowman and waiving LB Joseph Jones. Bowman appeared in three games last year for the New York Jets before injuring his ACL. After being waived earlier this offseason, the New Orleans Saints signed him in August. The Chargers got an up close look at the 6-3, 240-pound tight end during a pair of joint practices against New Orleans during training camp at Jack Hammett Sports Complex.
September 5 - The initial practice squad is now complete as the team signed LB Nick Dzubnar as the 10th member. A former undrafted free agent, Dzubnar led the Bolts in special teams tackles in 2015. He missed most of last year after suffering an ACL injury.
September 4 - It was another busy day at Hoag Performance Center as the Chargers continued to make changes to the roster. Early in the morning, the team placed LB Denzel Perryman (ankle) on the Reserve/Injured list while re-signing QB Kellen Clemens. Later, the team made a switch at linebacker, claiming Hayes Pullard from the Jacksonville Jaguars while waiving Nick Dzubnar. Meanwhile, the team signed CB Craig Mager, WR Geremy Davis and LB Joseph Jones to the practice squad and waived CB Randall Evans.
September 3 - A whirlwind weekend is in the books after a flurry of activity. The team added a pair of players off waivers in G Michael Schofield and CB Jeff Richard while waiving CB Craig Mager and WR Geremy Davis. Meanwhile, the Bolts announced the first seven members of the 2017 practice squad: G Brett Boyko, CB Michael Davis, CB Randell Evans, WR Andre Patton, WR Artavis Scott, DE Whitney Richardson and RB Andre Williams. Meanwhile, WR Isaiah Burse, T Tyreek Burwell G Donavon Clark, DT Kaleb Eulls, RB Kenneth Farrow and LB Joshua Perry were all placed on the Reserve/Injured list. Burwell was later waived with an injury settlement.
September 2 - Rosters were required to be cut down to the mandatory 53-man limit on Saturday, so the Chargers announced 37 moves. The team released RB Kenjon Barner, QB Kellen Clemens, TE Jeff Cumberland and S Dwight Lowery. They also waived P Toby Baker, QB Mike Bercovici, G Brett Boyko, WR Da'Ron Brown, NT Ryan Carrethers, LB Kyle Coleman, CB Michael Davis, TE Mike Estes, CB Randall Evans, C/G Barrett Gouger, WR Jamaal Jones, K Josh Lambo, WR Mitchell Paige, WR Andre Patton, WR Cameron Posey, CB Trovon Reed, DT Caraun Reid, DE Whitney Richardson, WR Artavis Scott, CB Brandon Stewart, CB Brad Watson, TE Matt Weiser and RB Andre Williams. In addition, WR Isaiah Burse, T Tyreek Burwell G Donavon Clark, DT Kaleb Eulls, RB Kenneth Farrow and LB Joshua Perry were waived/injured. Finally, DT Tenny Palepoi and C/G Max Tuerk will placed on the Reserve/Suspended list while G Forrest Lamp was placed on Reserve/Injured.
August 23 - DE Chris Landrum cleared waivers and was placed on the reserve/injured list.
August 22 - A new player will be on the field for the final open practice of training camp as the Chargers announced they've signed defensive end Whitney Richardson. In a corresponding move, defensive end Chris Landrum was waived/injured. Richardson is a 6-4, 251-pound product out of Lane College (Tenn.), who was named the Division II Defensive Player of the Year in his lone season with the Dragons. The defensive end logged 17.5 sacks, 75 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 10 games. Landrum joined the Bolts as an undrafted free agent a year ago out of Jacksonville State. He recorded seven tackles, one sack, six pressures and five QB hits in 10 games in 2016.
August 15 - The Chargers welcomed a new linebacker into the fold on Tuesday, signing former Seahawk Kyle Coleman. A 6-0, 231-pound product out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Coleman spent parts of the past two years in Seattle. He appeared in 44 games with 11 starts over his collegiate career, playing his first three seasons at Arkansas State before transferring his senior year to Arkansas-Pine Bluff. To make room, the Bolts waived/injured LB Mike Moore.
August 11 - A familiar face is back with the Bolts as the team signed Matt Weiser. The tight end spent time with the Chargers last year during training camp and the preseason. To make room, S Adrian McDonald was waived.
August 8 - One day after being waived/injured, TE Asante Cleveland was moved to the team's reserve-injured list.
August 7 - Fresh blood arrived at the practice field Monday morning as the Bolts signed tight end Mike Estes and wide receiver Cameron Posey. Estes participated in the team's rookie mini camp, while Posey was most recently with the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, TE Asante Cleveland was waived/injured.
August 5 - Center Dillon DeBoer was placed on the reserve-injured list after clearing waivers.
August 4 - One of the most honorable men to ever don the lightning bolt's tenure with the team came to an end as Darrell Stuckey was released after failing his physical. A five-team team captain and former Pro Bowler, Stuckey was one of the most popular figures to ever grace the team's locker room. Meanwhile, the Bolts activated CB Jason Verrett from PUP as he made his 2017 debut at Chargers Camp. Finally, the team signed C Barrett Gouger while waiving/injured Dillon DeBoer.
July 29 – Before taking the field for the first day of training camp, the Chargers placed safety Darrell Stuckey, cornerback Jason Verrett and wide receiver Mike Williams on the Active/PUP list.
July 27 – One day after trading for Cardale Jones, the Los Angeles Chargers announced they've waived QB Eli Jenkins. The 6-2, 210-pound former Jacksonville State star signed with the Bolts as an undrafted free agent in April.
July 26 – Mere days before the start of training camp, the Chargers made their first trade in nearly two full years as they acquired QB Cardale Jones from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a conditional draft choice. Originally the Bills' fourth-round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, the trade reunites Jones' with Head Coach Anthony Lynn. In fact, his lone action as a rookie came when Lynn served as Buffalo's interim head coach in last year's season finale.
June 8 – The Los Angeles Chargers added another cornerback to the mix on Thursday, signing former Baylor standout Ryan Reid. The 5-11, 190-pound Reid ranks eighth in school history with 28 career passes defensed. He also tallied 90 tackles, six interceptions and three forced fumbles in 44 games with 35 starts for the Bears. Reid was voted a 2016 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection by coaches after recording 22 tackles, eight passes defensed and three picks as a senior.
June 2 – The entire 2017 draft is now under contract as third-round pick Dan Feeney signed a four-year contract. The versatile offensive lineman has taken reps at guard and center at practice since the Chargers selected him 71st overall in this year's draft. Meanwhile, the teams parted ways with cornerback Michael Lee.
May 17 – Fourth-round draft selection Rayshawn Jenkins put pen to paper and inked a four-year contract on Wednesday. Additionally, the Bolts signed another rookie mini camp tryout participant in punter Toby Baker. Baker is a 6-3, 215-pound product out of Arkansas who averaged 43.0 yards per punt over 27 games for the Razorbacks. Finally, the Chargers waived tackle Mason Zandi.
May 16 – After participating as a tryout at rookie mini camp, the Bolts signed WR Mitchell Paige. The 5-8, 180-pound wideout totaled 115 catches for 1,330 yards and 10 touchdowns in 35 games with 24 starts at Indiana. To make room on the roster for Paige, the Chargers waived linebacker Carlos Fields.
May 15 – The Chargers bolstered their defensive backfield by signing safety Tre Boston to a one-year deal after the Carolina Panthers parted ways with the veteran safety. In a corresponding move, the Chargers released guard Orlando Franklin. The veteran appeared in 26 games over two seasons.
May 12 – After agreeing to terms with a number of undrafted free agents on the final day of the draft, the Chargers officially announced the signings of Eli Jenkins (QB), Nigel Harris (LB), Austin Ekeler (RB), Dillon DeBoer (C), Michael Davis (DB), Sean Culkin (TE), Younghoe Koo (K), Mike Moore (LB), Mason Zandi (T), Brad Watson (DB), Brandon Stewart (DB), Artavis Scott (WR), Andre Patton (WR), and James Onwualu (LB).
May 11 – Prior to the start of rookie mini camp, five of the Bolts’ seven 2017 draft picks signed four-year contracts including WR Mike Williams. Other draft picks who signed include Forrest Lamp, Desmond King, Sam Tevi and Isaac Rochell. The Bolts also waived Zamir Carlis (DT) on Thursday.
May 1 – The Los Angeles Chargers waived TE Jake McGee on Monday. The Florida product spent all of 2016 on the team's practice squad.
April 29 – After adding three straight offensive players to begin the draft, the Chargers began day three by selecting hard-hitting Miami safety Rayshawn Jenkins in the fourth round. The team added another defensive back in the fifth by selecting former Jim Thorpe award winner Desmond King. L.A. closed the day out by drafting Utah OT Sam Tevi in the sixth and Notre Dame DE Isaac Rochell in the seventh. Finally, the Bolts also announced they agreed to terms with 15 undrafted free agents.
April 28 - The Chargers doubled-down on interior lineman, adding two of the best guard prospects in the draft. In round two, L.A. selected Western Kentucky guard Forrest Lamp while adding burly Indiana guard Dan Feeney in the third. Earlier in the day, the team waived T Tyler Johnstone.
April 27 - With the seventh overall selection in the 2017 Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams. Considered the premiere WR prospect available, Williams is a massive 6-4, 218-pound target who has proven to come through in the clutch.
April 25 - On the same day the Chargers opened voluntary minicamp, the team announced wide receiver Dontrelle Inman signed his restricted free agent tender. Inman is fresh off a breakout season in which he set career-highs in receptions (58), yards (810) and touchdowns (four).
April 12 - After missing all of 2016 after suffering an Achilles injury during the preseason, the Bolts welcomed veteran tight end Jeff Cumberland back into the fold. The former Jet caught 86 passes for 1,119 yards and 10 touchdowns over 65 career games in New York.
April 4 - One of two restricted free agents tendred by the team, LB Korey Toomer put pen to paper on his contract on Tuesday. Toomer joined the Chargers last September, posting 69 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and one sack in 13 games with seven starts.
April 3 - Another pair of Bolts officially inked their exclusive rights tenders as RB Andre Williams and WR Isaiah Burse put pen to paper on the first day of the offseason program. Williams initially joined the team off waivers at the beginning of 2016 from the New York Giants, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He made a big impact in last year's season finale as he toted the ball 18 times for 87 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Burse split time a year ago between the active roster and practice squad, seeing the majority of his time at returner. He appeared in nine games with one start.
March 30 - Tight end Sean McGrath became the latest Charger to sign his exclusive rights contract after being tendered earlier in free agency. An old-school, throwback tight end, he appeared in all 16 games for the Bolts last season. Known primarily for his blocking, McGrath chipped in with a pair of catches for 25 yards. His top season came in 2013 when he caught 26 passes for 302 yards and two TDs for the Chiefs.
March 23 - After signing RB Kenjon Barber earlier in the week, the Bolts continued to bolster the running back position by re-signing Branden Oliver to a one-year contract. Oliver has played in 22 career games with eight starts, rushing 191 times for 690 yards (3.6 ypc) and three touchdowns. The Chargers also announced that S Adrian Phillips officially signed his Exclusive Rights tender.
March 20 - Another valuable reserve along the defensive line returned to the fold as the Chargers re-signed Tenny Palepoi to a one-year contract. The defensive tackle ranked third on the team in 2016 with nine QB hits and fourth with 20 pressures. Later in the afternoon, the team announced that versatile offensive lineman Kenny Wiggins signed a one-year deal to return in 2017. Meanwhile, wide receiver Geremy Davis officially signed his Exclusive Rights tender. A former Giants draft pick, the Bolts claimed the 6-2, 217-pound wideout off New York's practice squad midway through last season. He appeared in three games for the Chargers down the stretch. Before reaching the NFL, the University of Connecticut product dominated in college, rewriting the school's record books with 165 catches for 2,292 yards. Finally, the Bolts announced they signed speedy running back Kenjon Barner to a one-year deal. The former Philadelphia Eagle is fresh off his best year in the NFL as he set career-highs pounding the rock as well as at kickoff returner.
March 15 - Linebacker Brock Hekking was waived (failed physical) on Tuesday. He joined the Bolts as an undrafted free agent out of Nevada in 2015, but did not take the field as he was injured the past two seasons.
March 14 - After four seasons, the Chargers released LT King Dunlap. The move comes mere days after the team inked LT Russell Okung in free agency. Dunlap was the team's Lineman of the Year in 2014 when he allowed only 3.5 sacks. Meanwhile, TE Asante Cleveland officially signed his Exclusive Rights tender.
March 10 - The Chargers made a splash on Friday, signing Russell Okung to a four-year deal. The left tackle was considered one of the top offensive line free agents available, and is a former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion. Meanwhile, the team announced they've agreed to terms with NT Damion Square. He emerged as a big part of the defensive line rotation in 2016 after Brandon Mebane was lost for the year with a pectoral injury.
March 9 - The Bolts took care of some in house business on the first day of free agency, locking up a trio of vets. Safety Jahleel Addae and long snapper Mike Windt signed four-year contracts while QB Kellen Clemens inked a one-year deal to continue backing up Philip Rivers. Meanwhile, the Chargers tendered eight players, including two restricted free agents in WR Dontrelle Inman and ILB Korey Toomer, as well as six Exclusive Rights free agents in S Adrian Phillips, RB Andre Williams, TE Asante Cleveland, TE Sean McGrath, WR Isaiah Burse and WR Geremy Davis.
March 7 - Two days before the start of the new league year, the Bolts announced they've parted ways with a trio of veterans in CB Brandon Flowers, G D.J. Fluker and WR Stevie Johnson. Flowers and Johnson joined the Chargers via free agency, while Fluker was the team's first round draft choice (11th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft.
February 27 – For the first time since 2011, and only seventh time in history, the Chargers used their franchise tag as they've placed it on outside linebacker Melvin Ingram. The edge rusher joined the Bolts with the 18th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The Chargers can still negotiate a multi-year contract with the edge rusher through July 15. However, other teams are able to negotiate and sign Ingram to a deal once the new league year begins on March 9. However, LA has the right to match any offer. Should they decline, the Bolts would receive two first round draft picks from Ingram's new team.
February 13 – One month after being hired, Anthony Lynn announced the 18 members who will comprise his coaching staff. They are lead by Offensive Coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, Defensive Coordinator Gus Bradley and Special Teams Coordinator - Assistant Head Coach George Stewart.
January 21 – Head Coach Anthony Lynn's staff is starting to come into focus as the team announced they plan to hire Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator. Bradley spent the past four seasons as the Jaguars' head coach. Prior to that, he served four seasons (2009-12) as defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. Bradley helped guide Seattle to a pair of postseason appearances while establishing them as one of the top defenses in the league.
January 19 – The Bolts signed a pair of young wide receivers to Reserve/Future contracts, bringing in Da'Ron Brown and Jamaal Jones. Brown is a 6-0, 199-pound product out of Northern Illinois who was originally a seventh round draft choice (233rd overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015. Meanwhile, Jones spent the offseason with the Chargers before suffering an injury early in training camp and eventually being waived.
January 13 – After an extensive search, the Los Angeles Chargers announced they hired Anthony Lynn as the 16th head coach in franchise history. Lynn spent 17 years climbing the coaching ladder and is regarded as a running backs guru. He most recently spent the past two seasons with the Buffalo Bills, beginning this season as the team's Running Backs Coach and Assistant Head Coach before being promoted to Offensive Coordinator and eventually Interim Head Coach.
January 10 – QB Mike Bercovici turned heads last preseason before being one of the final players waived prior to the start of the regular season. Now, he's back with the Bolts. The Chargers signed the former ASU star, who was also featured on NFL Network's "Undrafted" series, to a reserve/future contract.
January 3 – Six members of last year’s practice squad were signed to reserve/future contracts, including T Brett Boyko, CB Randall Evans, CB Mike Lee, LB Chris McCain, S Adrian McDonald and TE Jake McGee. Players who were not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign a reserve/future contract and revert to the active roster at the start of the new league year.
January 1 – Hours after the 2016 season officially ended, the Chargers relieved Mike McCoy of head coach duties. McCoy served as head coach for four seasons (2013-16) and produced an overall record of 28-38 (.424%), including 1-1 during the 2013 postseason.
