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The Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) are taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) in one of the more anticipated matchups of Week 3, but the game may be missing one of its biggest stars.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 1

How Much Does it Cost to Get Into Chargers Season Opener vs Raiders?

Tickets for the Los Angeles Chargers regular-season opener are selling for just under $200 at the cheapest price. The Bolts take on AFC West division rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, on Sept.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 31

Jim Harbaugh confirms Easton Stick isn't leaving as Chargers make odd roster choice

The biggest storyline surrounding the LA Chargers' preseason was Justin Herbert's injured foot and the disastrous backup quarterback competition that was happening.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28

Why the Chargers acquiring QB Taylor Heinicke is a home run

On Wednesday, the Chargers decided to bolster the quarterback position via trade, dealing a conditional sixth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for Taylor Heinicke.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 28

Jim Harbaugh's non-committal Easton Stick answer leaves Chargers' future in question

QB Easton Stick was seemingly always a lock to make the teams' initial 53-man roster, despite a rather turbulent preseason campaign. The Chargers simply didn't have anyone that could beat him out for the job, even after bringing in UFL quarterback Luis Perez as competition.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / August 27

3 Los Angeles Chargers QB Options to Replace Easton Stick, includes Pro Bowl QB

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered an injury scare early in training camp when quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a plantar fascia injury. While the team believed Herbert would return before Week 1, it raised the possibility of Easton Stick becoming the Chargers starting quarterback.

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

Chargers Release Another Quarterback, Will Only Keep 2 on Final Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to begin the 2024 regular season with just two quarterbacks on the final 53-man roster after releasing Luis Perez, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 27

Latest NFL rule change could save Easton Stick's job with the Chargers

Even with Justin Herbert out of the walking boot and reportedly not feeling any pain in his right foot, the LA Chargers' need for improved backup quarterback play is apparent after the 2024 preseason.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 25

Chargers QB has glum, one-word response to being left out in preseason finale

The LA Chargers won their final preseason game of the year on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys and that was not even close to being the biggest news of the day.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / August 22

Easton Stick's Time With Chargers May Be Running Out

Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Easton Stick is on a downward spiral that may cost him his spot on the roster. Stick most recently led Los Angeles to a 13-9 preseason loss to the Rams.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 19

3 Chargers who played themselves off the roster in preseason Week 2

Only 53 of the 90 players on the LA Chargers are going to make the active roster for the start of the regular season. That leaves 37 players who will end up being cut, although 16 of them can stay with the team in some capacity on the practice squad.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / August 18

How Jim Harbaugh wants Chargers backup QB to 'tighten up' after two-turnover game

QB1 Justin Herbert is recovering from a plantar fascia injury in his right foot that occurred over two weeks ago.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 17

Easton Stick cements himself as a real Chargers cut candidate with dreadful start

The LA Chargers are hoping Justin Herbert is able to return at the start of the regular season after suffering a plantar fascia injury during training camp.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 13

Easton Stick's preseason start for Chargers somehow looks even worse

Easton Stick started the first preseason game of the year for the LA Chargers and played the entire first half. Stick turned in an uninspiring performance and in most cases, this would not matter as he is only the backup quarterback.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 10

Chargers should have Ryan Tannehill on speed dial after Easton Stick's stinker

All eyes were on LA Chargers backup quarterback Easton Stick in the team's first preseason game of the year as Justin Herbert sat on the sideline in a walking boot due to a plantar fascia injury.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / July 23

Who is the Chargers backup quarterback? A look at Easton Stick and the QB depth chart

The backup quarterback position can swing a team's entire season. Ideally, an NFL team does not need to dip tag in its backup quarterback but as we have seen in the past, injuries are common in the NFL and sometimes a team needs a backup quarterback to stay afloat.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 16

Chargers to re-sign quarterback

The Chargers will be eyeing a new-look offense next season, but the team is valuing some continuity in the quarterbacks room.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 15

Chargers to retain longtime backup QB

It's interesting the Chargers will have each of their 2023 QBs back, with a new coaching staff and front-office leadership being in place.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / January 12, 2024

Homegrown Talent Earns Vital Role For 2024 Chargers

Easton Stick and The Los Angeles Chargers have been together since 2019. The former fifth-round selection finally got his opportunity to start this season after an unfortunate injury to superstar quarterback, Justin Herbert.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 8, 2024

Easton Stick Reflects On Temporary Run As Starting QB

It's always difficult to take over an offense for a Pro Bowl-level quarterback and find success in the same system. For the Los Angeles Chargers, that is exactly what happened with reserve-turned-starter Easton Stick over the last few weeks.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 24, 2023

Easton Stick Reflects On Opportunity to Lead Bolts

Sometimes it takes years for quarterbacks to ever reach starting caliber. If a QB does not come out of college and be begged as a starter, they can often join teams and remain on the practice squad.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 20, 2023

Easton Stick Offers Interesting Insight Into Giff Smith Hire

New Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Easton Stick seems to already be a huge fan of new Los Angeles Chargers head coach Giff Smith, as the 6'1", 224-pound North Dakota State product relayed during a recent press conference, where he took pains to explain why he such a fan of the hire.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2023

'TNF' preview: Chargers turn to Easton Stick to swat away Raiders

Are you ready for some football? The Raiders (5-8) and Chargers (5-8) definitely aren't. Both are dealing with a rash of injuries, including at quarterback, edge-rusher, wide receiver and running back. Here's what to watch for in the kickoff of Week 15.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Field Level Media / December 12, 2023

Chargers turn to QB Easton Stick to face slumping Raiders

Easton Stick has an eye-popping record as a starting quarterback but he is an unproven commodity as a professional. But with Justin Herbert's season over due to a fractured right index finger, Stick moves into the spotlight and makes his first NFL start when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.