The 2023 season is the Los Angeles Chargers' 54th season in the National Football League, their 64th overall, their eighth in the Greater Los Angeles Area, their fourth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and their third under head coach Brandon Staley. They attempt to improve on their 10–7 record from last year, make the playoffs for the second consecutive season, and end their 13-year AFC West title drought.
Roster changes
Free agency
Unrestricted
Restricted and exclusive-rights
Futures
Shortly after the end of their 2022 season, the Chargers signed twelve players on their practice squad to reserve/future free agent contracts.
Signings
Retirements
Free safety Nasir Adderley announced his retirement on March 16. Adderley was drafted by the Chargers in 2019 and appeared in 50 games in four seasons.
Releases/waivers
Contract extensions
Player trades
Practice squad elevations
Each NFL team is permitted to elevate up to two players from the practice squad to the active game day roster per week, with those designated players being allowed to return to the practice squad up to two times without being exposed to waivers. If a practice squad player is elevated to the game day roster for a third time, that player will be required to clear waivers before returning to the practice squad. Teams are also permitted to protect a maximum of four practice squad players to prevent opposing teams from signing those players to their active rosters.
Injuries
July 26: Wide receiver Jalen Guyton, defensive lineman Austin Johnson, and defensive lineman Otito Ogbonnia were placed on the PUP list. August 16: Cornerback Kemon Hall was waived with an injury designation. August 17: Defensive lineman Austin Johnson was activated from the PUP list. Kemon Hall was placed on injured reserve.
Draft
Notes
Staff
Coaching changes
Current roster
Preseason
The Chargers' preseason opponents and schedule were announced on May 16, 2023. The Chargers held joint practices with the New Orleans Saints on August 17 and 18 at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, California.
Regular season
Schedule
Notes
Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Networks and times from Weeks 10–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling. The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 2: at Tennessee Titans
The Chargers blew an 11–0 lead and lost to Ryan Tannehill and the Titans, 27–24, in overtime, on a 41-yard field goal by Nick Folk. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 0–2.