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."

The Chargers announced a new multi-year partnership with Fresh Vine Wine, owned by entrepreneurs Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough, to feature their wine at select bars at SoFi Stadium! To celebrate the announcement, Dobrev and Hough cheered on the Chargers at the team's first home game at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, August 22.

In partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, SoFi celebrated the graduation of 14 young scholars from the Bolt Academy program. The program is designed to offer juniors and seniors from Inglewood high schools the opportunity to participate in a six month after-school program to develop leadership and job-readiness skills.

Entrepreneurs Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough crash the Los Angeles Chargers vs. San Francisco 49ers preseason game at SoFi Stadium! Join them for a vlog of their tour of the one-of-a-kind NFL stadium as they promote their lifestyle wine brand, Fresh Vine Wine.

Nearly 150 local Girl Scouts came together for a day of flag football skills and fundamentals on the Bolts' training camp fields at Jack Hammett Sports Complex.

Celebrities Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough partner with the Chargers for a new SoFi Stadium offering.

The Chargers will travel to Baltimore to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6.

The Los Angeles Chargers today activated linebacker Cole Christiansen and defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko from the practice squad for Sunday's game. In addition, the Bolts downgraded safety Nasir Adderley to out.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed guard Senio Kelemete to the active roster from San Francisco's practice squad and placed guard Oday Aboushi on Reserve/Injured.

This All In is 'here to win.'

The Bolts will take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 5 at SoFi Stadium.

The Los Angeles Chargers today activated cornerback Ryan Smith from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return.

At 3-1, the Los Angeles Chargers are off to their hottest start in seven years. Take an all-access deep dive into their Week 3 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and their Week 4 win vs. Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football.

Get a behind the scenes look at the Chargers back to back wins against divisional opponents. Check out episode 4 of All In powered by Pepsi on Chargers' YouTube and Chargers.com Friday October 7.

The Bolts will take on the Las Vegas Raiders in primetime on Monday Night Football in Week 4 at SoFi Stadium.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed defensive lineman Forrest Merrill to the active roster. In corresponding moves, defensive lineman Justin Jones and linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr., were placed on Reserve/Injured. The team also activated defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko from the practice squad for Monday night's game.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed defensive lineman Joe Gaziano to the active roster. His promotion to the active roster comes after the team waived defensive lineman Eric Banks yesterday.

This All In is all Derwin James.

The Los Angeles Chargers today activated outside linebacker Emeke Egbule and defensive lineman Joe Gaziano from the practice squad for Sunday's game. In addition, the Bolts downgraded defensive lineman Justin Jones to out.

Get hyped for our first divisional matchup against AFC West rival, Kansas City Chiefs.

The last time Derwin James played a full season in the NFL, he was an All-Pro...in two positions. After battling through injuries the past two seasons, Derwin makes his return in 2021 as one of the Chargers captains. Take an all-access look at both sides of his life: on the field as a leader of Brandon Staley's defense and off the field as a new father.

Get an exclusive look at the making of Chargers safety Derwin James and how he changes the Bolts defense. Check out episode 3 of All In powered by Pepsi on Chargers' YouTube and Chargers.com Friday September 24.

The Bolts will take on the Cowboys in the 2021 SoFi Stadium opener.

The Los Angeles Chargers today activated defensive lineman Joe Gaziano from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed guard/tackle Michael Schofield III. In a corresponding move, the team placed tackle Bryan Bulaga on Reserve/Injured.

This All In is all Justin Herbert.

The Bolts fly to Washington, D.C. to take on the Washington Football Team for their 2021 season opener.

Get an all-access look at Justin Herbert's preparations for year 2: behind the scenes at an NFL promo shoot, a peek inside the huddle during the Chargers' 2021 training camp and, of course, the story behind his famous victory brisket.

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed cornerback Kemon Hall. In a corresponding move, the team placed cornerback Ryan Smith on Reserve/Injured.

The Los Angeles Chargers signed 12 players to the practice squad and made additional roster moves.

The Los Angeles Chargers waived 16 players. With the moves, the roster stands at 53 players.

The Los Angeles Chargers waived nine players and waived/injured two others.

From the beginnings of the Staley era to what it's like in a team meeting and more.