Sports reporter

Elliott Teaford

Elliott Teaford covers the Los Angeles Chargers for the Orange County Register and the Southern California News Group. He covered the Anaheim Ducks for 19 seasons, including eight of the past 10 for SCNG. He covered their Stanley Cup championship team in 2006-07. He also covered the Lakers for five seasons, including their back-to-back NBA championships in 2008-09 and 2009-10, and the Clippers for one. He is a Long Beach State graduate.

Location: Orange County, California, USA

Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack, seen gesturing during a game against the Arizona Cardinals last season in Glendale Ariz., is back for a fourth season with the team in 2025. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Khalil Mack happy to be back for 4th season with Chargers

June 11, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

“I mean, why not here?” the nine-time Pro Bowl linebacker says on Day 2 of the Chargers’ mandatory minicamp. “Just knowing what you’re stepping into.”

Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater, a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, is in the final year of his rookie contract and conventional wisdom suggests he’ll earn a sizable bump in his next deal. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chargers’ Rashawn Slater in ‘great shape’ while awaiting contract extension

June 11, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

Conventional wisdom suggests the Chargers’ standout left tackle – who Coach Jim Harbaugh calls one of the team’s “nine elite guys” – will earn a sizable bump in his next...

Chargers outside linebacker Bud Dupree celebrates after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the first half Sept. 29, 2024, at SoFi Stadium. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Chargers sign edge rusher Bud Dupree to contract extension

June 4, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

The one-year extension through the 2026 season became all the more important after the Chargers released veteran edge rusher Joey Bosa earlier this year.

Chargers safety Tony Jefferson speaks to the media during a press conference during an OTA practice on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at The Bolt in El Segundo. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Chargers safety Tony Jefferson feeling ‘renewed’ for his 11th NFL season

May 28, 2025 at 1:55 a.m.

“I feel renewed, I feel fresh,” the 33-year-old Jefferson says after the first day of OTAs. He came out of retirement to play eight games with the Chargers last season.

Chargers owners Dean Spanos, left, and Tom Gores, right, are seen after a game against the Tennessee Titans, on Nov. 10, 2024, at SoFi Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NFL approves Chargers’ sale of 8% stake to Arctos

May 20, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.

The transaction with the private investment firm leaves Chargers team owner Dean Spanos and siblings Michael and Alexis with a 61% share of the franchise.

Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie during the second half of a game at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Chargers’ 2025 opener vs. Chiefs in Brazil is 1 of their 5 prime-time games

June 9, 2025 at 3:14 p.m.

The game will be streamed on YouTube for free, a first for the NFL, which continues to expand its footprint beyond traditional television networks. They also face the Raiders, Vikings,...

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia #93 pressures Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 in the first half of the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Chargers reportedly will play host to Chiefs in season opener in Brazil

May 13, 2025 at 7:58 a.m.

The NFL will announce the matchups for its seven international games Tuesday with the rest of the 2025 schedule revealed on Wednesday (5 p.m. PT).

Chargers players go through drills during a rookie minicamp workout on Friday, May 9, 2025, in El Segundo. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Chargers’ draft picks get warm welcome from veteran Khalil Mack

May 9, 2025 at 6:20 p.m.

“This is a day and a weekend of evaluations,” Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says of rookie camp. “Really just mining for gold, diamonds, gems.”

South Carolina edge Kyle Kennard celebrates the team’s win over Vanderbilt on Nov. 9, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NFL draft: Chargers add offensive playmakers to aid QB Justin Herbert

April 27, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.

In the end, the Chargers used five of their nine picks on offensive players, including first-round selection Omarion Hampton.

The Chargers selected Mississippi wide receiver Tre Harris with their second-round draft pick on Friday. Harris had 60 receptions for 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns, and averaged 17.2 yards per catch for the Rebels in 2024. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)

NFL draft: Chargers select Mississippi WR Tre Harris in 2nd round

April 26, 2025 at 9:53 a.m.

Harris had 60 receptions for 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns, and averaged 17.2 yards per catch during the 2024 season for the Rebels.

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