Los Angeles Chargers appoint ten players as team captains for 2026 season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers selected 10 players to serve as team captains for the 2026 NFL season. The group includes Justin Herbert, Joe Alt, Derwin James Jr, Khalil Mack, Daiyan Henley, Tuli Tuipulotu, Rashawn Slater, Ladd McConkey, Elijah Molden, and Josh Harris. The leadership roster consists of four offensive players, five defensive players, and one special teams representative. Ladd McConkey, Elijah Molden, and Tuli Tuipulotu are serving as captains for the first time. The team is scheduled to begin the season in roughly one week with a new offensive coordinator, Mike McDaniel, leading the unit. Khalil Mack, entering his 13th professional season at age 35, continues in his role as a team leader while preparing for his potential final year in the NFL.
- •The Chargers named 10 players as team captains for 2026.
- •Ladd McConkey, Elijah Molden, and Tuli Tuipulotu are first-time captains.
- •The group features four offensive, five defensive, and one special teams player.
- •Khalil Mack enters his 13th NFL season as the oldest player on the roster.
- •The team starts the 2026 season in approximately one week.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Herbert, Derwin James named among 10 Chargers captains for 2026
- 1:34 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers will have 10 captains in 2026
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers announce 10 captains for the 2026 season
"Justin Herbert and Derwin James were named 2026 captains for the Chargers, alongside eight other players.
"The Los Angeles Chargers have announced their captains for the 2026 season.
"With 11 captains on the Rams, the Chargers had a chance to one-up them.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 4:24 PMJustin Herbert, Derwin James named among 10 Chargers captains for 2026
Justin Herbert and Derwin James were named 2026 captains for the Chargers, alongside eight other players.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:34 PMChargers will have 10 captains in 2026
With 11 captains on the Rams, the Chargers had a chance to one-up them.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:49 PMChargers announce 10 captains for the 2026 season
The Los Angeles Chargers have announced their captains for the 2026 season.
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