Los Angeles Chargers prepare for Week 1 matchup against Arizona Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals open their regular season this Sunday on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers enter the game with several personnel changes, including a new coaching staff under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Mike McDaniel joins the organization as the new offensive coordinator, while Chris O'Leary takes over as the defensive coordinator. The roster underwent significant turnover during the offseason, with departures including Keenan Allen, Najee Harris, and Bradley Bozeman. New additions to the roster include Dalvin Tomlinson, Cole Strange, and David Njoku, alongside several draft selections such as pass rusher Akheem Mesidor and starting center Jake Slaughter. The Chargers also face a personnel challenge with center Tyler Biadasz expected to miss the season due to a knee injury.
- •Arizona Cardinals visit Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday to open the regular season.
- •Mike McDaniel and Chris O'Leary serve as the new offensive and defensive coordinators.
- •Tyler Biadasz is out for the season with a knee injury.
- •Roster additions include Dalvin Tomlinson, Cole Strange, David Njoku, and Akheem Mesidor.
- •Keenan Allen and Najee Harris are among the players who left the Chargers roster.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Chargers offseason changes for Cardinals fans to know
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