Overview

• Ladd McConkey bulked up more than five pounds of muscle during the offseason and has fully recovered from last year’s minor shoulder and ankle injuries.
• Receivers coach Sanjay Lal says McConkey has emerged as a vocal leader who regularly resets teammates and elevates standards in individual drills.
• Los Angeles bolstered its ground game by signing running back Najee Harris and selecting Omarion Hampton with a first-round pick.
• The Chargers deepened their pass-catching options with second-round rookie Tre Harris, the return of veteran Mike Williams and the addition of tight end Tyler Conklin.
• Pro Football Focus ranks the Justin Herbert–McConkey connection among the NFL’s top quarterback–wide receiver duos ahead of the 2025 season.