There was some worry surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers exiting the offseason as they did not replace their two departing receivers with a top-end draft pick or high-priced free agent. Instead, the team opted to take Ladd McConkey in the second round to pair with last years first round pick Quentin Johnston in hopes one of them could make an impact.

Preston Poag had the night planned. The North Murray, Ga., football coach looked ahead at the Georgia Bulldogs’ schedule to see when Ladd McConkey had a free weekend. He convinced the then-Georgia receiver to skip out on a planned hunting trip.

We’re eight games into the 2024 campaign (for most teams), and the Chargers offense under Jim Harbaugh largely has been operating in the dark.

The Chargers' answer at receiver might not be on the trade market. That answer could already be on the roster, wearing No. 15.

Get ready for an exciting Week 9 showdown as Ladd McConkey takes on Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and the Browns' secondary. Check out projections and preview this matchup.

Former Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey paid his respects to his former team after an incredible performance for the Los Angeles Chargers. The Georgia Bulldo

Ladd McConkey was a downfield threat while helping lead the University of Georgia to a pair of College Football Playoff championships. After being used mostly on routes in the middle of the field and third downs during his first seven NFL games,

In his best game of the season, Ladd McConkey finished with 23.1 fantasy points -- six receptions, 111 yards and two touchdowns. That was last week versus the New Orleans Saints. In Week 2 versus the Carolina Panthers, McConkey posted a season-low 2.6 fantasy points, with these numbers: two receptions, 26 yards, on four targets.