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.

Each NFL team nominates one of its players for the award, which recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field.

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."

"It's never about how low it gets.  It's always about climbing back up and doing better the next day, and never letting your past mistakes affect your future. So he really helped me with that."

"They haven't seen anything like this. They haven't seen the speed we have in our defense … It's going to be really scary for a lot of teams."

Take a look at some of the best photos from the fifth day of Chargers Training Camp 2021.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed quarterback KJ Costello.

"He comes out here and does his job at a high level consistently and that example is not exclusive to running backs."

Take a look at some of the best photos from the second day of Chargers Training Camp 2021.

On this week's episode of Between 2 Kegs, Shawne Merriman faces off against linebacker Kenneth Murray to answer each other's burning questions. Find out why Kenneth's taking Justin Herbert with him on a Vegas trip, why Shawne thinks LT is the GOAT, and how Kenneth spent his first $1M. Powered by Bud Light.

On this week's episode of Between 2 Kegs, Shawne Merriman faces off against Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill. Find out just why Shawne Merriman's favorite QB to sack is Tom Brady, Drue Tranquill's favorite uniform combos, and what it will take for the Chargers to win the Super Bowl. Powered by Bud Light.

Did Shawne Merriman really spend $32,000 on his rookie dinner? Who on the team is mostly like to party too hard after winning a Super Bowl? Find out on this episode of Between 2 Kegs, powered by Bud Light.

On Between 2 Kegs, powered by Bud Light, host Shawne Merriman will face off against a new challenger each week in a game of increasingly personal questions. The first episode featuring Derwin James premieres July 15.

Take a look inside the Chargers Gaming Studio powered by Southern California McDonald's!

On Tuesday, the Bolts claimed wide receiver Austin Proehl off waivers.

The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with defensive lineman Christian Covington.

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with ten undrafted free agents on Saturday after the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Georgia DB Mark Webb with the 241st overall pick in the seventh round of Sunday's 2021 NFL Draft.

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Missouri running back Larry Rountree III with the 198th overall pick in the sixth round of Sunday's 2021 NFL Draft.

Niemann was a third-team All-Big Ten selection in 2020.

Jaimes set a Nebraska record with 40 consecutive starts by an offensive lineman.

Rumph was a two-time All-ACC selection in 2019 and 2020.

McKitty joins a tight ends room that includes Jared Cook and Donald Parham.

During his career with Tennessee he started 36-of-47 games catching 99 passes for 1,514 yards and seven touchdowns.

Samuel Jr. is the first cornerback selected by the Chargers in an NFL Draft since Craig Mager in 2015.

Northwestern's Slater is the first offensive lineman selected by the Chargers in the first round since 2013.

Draft Night is just a day away! Who will be next to join the Bolts?

A five-year NFL veteran, Smith has been a special teams staple for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while also contributing defensively over his professional career. 

Daniel has played in 69 games with five starts over 11 NFL seasons, throwing for 1,694 yards and eight touchdowns. 

Fackrell, who originally came into the NFL as a third-round selection by the Green Bay Packers in 2016, has appeared in 73 total games with 18 starts. 

Aboushi has appeared in 65 career regular-season games, including 42 starts, since being a fifth-round selection by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Chargers re-sign cornerback Brandon Facyson and kicker Michael Badgley.

Since being selected in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by Tennessee, Cook has hauled in 505 passes for 6,673 yards and 41 touchdowns in 12 NFL seasons. 

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms on multi-year contracts with center Corey Linsley and guard Matt Feiler.

The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with cornerback Michael Davis.

The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the release of cornerback Casey Hayward Jr.