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It was a serious issue all season for the Los Angeles Chargers, and now it will be an issue to fix this offseason. The wide receiver unit was not one of the stronger units for the Chargers this past season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / January 28

Should Los Angeles Chargers Flop Free Agent Get Another Chance?

With all the possible names floating around for wide receivers that could be traded to the Los Angeles Chargers (Cooper Kupp of the Rams, Tyreek Hill of the Dolphins, and D.K.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 14

Browns Linked to Former Pro Bowl WR in Free Agency

The Cleveland Browns seem to have found their No. 1 receiver in Jerry Jeudy, but they could definitely stand to add some depth behind him. The Browns don't exactly have a great financial situation, so signing someone like Tee Higgins or Chris Godwin in free agency is probably out of the question.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 29

Derius Davis, not DJ Chark, steps up for Chargers' offense

The Los Angeles Chargers added DJ Chark in free agency this past offseason expecting him to add an important element to Justin Herbert’s offense alongside

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 9

Chargers' DJ Chark couldn't see field despite Ladd McConkey's absence

The Los Angeles Chargers signed DJ Chark to a one-year, $3 million deal in the offseason as a prove-it contract. Chark managed 525 yards and five touchdowns in 2023 with the measly Carolina Panthers offense, so the new Chargers regime decided to take a chance to see if they could get a massive return on their investment.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / December 5

Chargers sign former 2nd rounder after Ladd McConkey injury, DJ Chark Jr. burial

The wide receiver position has been a point of scrutiny for the LA Chargers all season. Outside of Ladd McConkey, the Chargers do not have any wideouts who have emerged as consistent weapons for Justin Herbert in the passing game.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

The Chargers Wide Receiver Room Is In a Log Jam

The Chargers wide receiver room is in a tough spot. Of course, you can point to the lack of talent on the roster and how these receivers are performing.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 3

DJ Chark is turning into a huge bust for the Chargers

DJ Chark was supposed to be the guy to feature prominently in the Los Angeles Chargers passing attack after the Keenan Allen and Mike Williams era came

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / December 2

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh gets brutally honest about DJ Chark's lack of playing time

DJ Chark was active for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons after a season filled with gameday inactives post-IR return. Head coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledged the possibility of Chark's role being expanded earlier in the week.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 27

Chargers should probably give DJ Chark a chance now

The Los Angeles Chargers don’t sound like a team about to give up on former first-round pick Quentin Johnston just yet. But maybe it’s time to get DJ Chark in the mix. Johnston is coming off a horrific two-game stretch that saw him revert back to his rookie struggles with drops.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Former Pro-Bowl Receiver Is Now A Healthy Scratch for Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz has been a busy man throughout his first year with the Bolts. He has gone out and signed unsung heroes, drafted steals and looked for reclamation projects.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 12

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh's comments not good for DJ Chark's outlook

The LA Chargers waited many weeks for the return of wide receiver DJ Chark. Prior to this Sunday's game in which he was finally on the active gameday roster, Chark spent nearly the first two months of the season on IR as he dealt with hip and groin injuries.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 3

Chargers injury news immediately after win vs. Browns

The Los Angeles Chargers jumped out to a lead against the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 and never really looked back. Along the way to the 27-10 win, there weren't many notable injury setbacks.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 2

Chargers WR set to make season debut vs. Browns

The Chargers have activated D.J. Chark from injured reserve, setting up the veteran wide receiver to make his season debut against the Browns on Sunday.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 31

What's going on with Los Angeles Chargers WR DJ Chark?

The injury outlook surrounding Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark continues to be one of the more confusing details around the team going into

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 23

DJ Chark injury update: Latest news on Los Angeles Chargers WR for Week 8

While Los Angeles Chargers fans hope that the team can find a name like Mike Williams at the trade deadline to help Justin Herbert, the team seems to be

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 19

Chargers injury report sets the stage for DJ Chark's season debut vs Cardinals

The LA Chargers released their final injury report with key players seemingly leaning towards absences on Monday Night Football vs. Arizona. EDGE Joey Bosa (hip), WR Quentin Johnston (ankle), and TE Hayden Hurst (groin) are all listed as doubtful for Monday night.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 16

Injured Chargers WR takes important step toward returning to field

The Chargers could soon add some veteran talent to the WR depth chart.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / October 16

Chargers open practice window for WR DJ Chark

The Los Angeles Chargers designated DJ Chark for return from injured reserve, opening the wide receiver's 21-day practice window. Chark was back at practice Wednesday after missing the team's first five games with a hip injury.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Chargers Designating WR DJ Chark To Return From IR

The Chargers are opening WR DJ Chark‘s practice window and designating him to return from injured reserve, per Kris Rhim. This opens a three-week window

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

Chargers place veteran wide receiver on IR

The 27-year-old took a one-year deal in free agency to come to Los Angeles, continuing his journey around the NFL after the end of his Jaguars rookie contract.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / September 7

Chargers place WR DJ Chark (hip) on injured reserve

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark will miss at least the next four games after being placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Chark had missed the entire week of practice because of a hip injury and already was ruled out of the season opener Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Chargers continue revamping WR corps, add one-time Pro Bowler

The Los Angeles Chargers got quarterback Justin Herbert a new toy to play with.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Chargers add another target for QB Justin Herbert

The Chargers continued to overhaul their wide receiver room on Thursday by signing veteran free agent D.J. Chark to a one-year contract that could be worth as much as $5M.

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