Junior Colson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Junior Colson issues a poignant reminder of his case for the Chargers' 53-man roster The Los Angeles Chargers' inside linebacker room seemed relatively set heading into their matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Daiyan He...

5 DAYS AGO • BOLTBEAT.COM

Junior Colson on Pick Six in Preseason Loss Versus 49ers: "We All Have a Job To Do" Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Junior Colson speaks with the media after the Bolts' Thursday night preseason game. He describes his pick si...

5 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Game Recap: Chargers Fall to 49ers in Preseason Play Junior Colson's pick 6 was the highlight as the Chargers dropped a preseason game to San Francisco

6 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Jacob Cowing returned a punt for an 83-yard touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in preseason action

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Pick-Six Alert! Junior Colson Takes Martinez's Pass to the House for TD Chargers linebacker Junior Colson reads 49ers quarterback Adrian Martinez and jumps the pass for a 16-yard interception return touchdown.

6 DAYS AGO • CHARGERS.COM

Marlowe Wax is giving Chargers no choice but to make a painful Junior Colson decision As we enter Week 3 of training camp for the Los Angeles Chargers, there are still a number of roster battles up in the air. But we've also r...

AUGUST 16 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Plays in Thursday opener Colson made five tackles (three solo) in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Texans.

Impact The linebacker played 22 defensive snaps in the contest, 42 percent of the Chargers' defensive total. Thursday was Colson's first performance back from season-ending shoulder surgery he received during the 2025 preseason. The 2024 third-rounder is set to be a key depth piece of the Chargers' linebacker corps for the next two seasons at least.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football IDP Sleepers: Why Junior Colson Could Be 2026's Biggest Draft Steal There are always players who enter fantasy draft season undervalued and overlooked.

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Chargers Roster Spotlights: Junior Colson, The Most Interesting Roster Decision A series where every single player on the Chargers' 90-man roster is covered. Today, LB Junior Colson is highlighted.

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

Chargers make their stance known on Junior Colson by re-signing Denzel Perryman The LA Chargers re-signed Denzel Perryman on Thursday, and in the process, said a lot about third-year linebacker Junior Colson.

MARCH 12 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Junior Colson on Injury Recovery and the Road Back Chargers linebacker Junior Colson meets with the media following the season. Colson discusses being placed on IR, navigating injuries early...

JANUARY 13 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' Najee Harris returns to practice after July 4 fireworks mishap and could play in opener

Najee Harris has practiced for the first time since his July 4 fireworks injury

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on season-ending IR The Chargers placed Colson (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, ruling him out for the entire 2025 season,

Impact Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Colson requires shoulder surgery, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Colson faced high expectations upon being selected by Los Angeles in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he started just one of his 11 appearances, finishing the year with a disappointing 29 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defended. He'll now focus on getting fully healthy for the 2026 campaign, but being forced to miss all of Year 2 looks like a significant blow to Colson's odds of developing into a starter at middle linebacker.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' once hyped draft pick facing long odds to avoid doomed career | Sporting News The Los Angeles Chargers have placed linebacker Junior Colson on IR.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chargers LB Junior Colson out for the year before second season even starts with devastating injury Chargers LB Junior Colson had his 2025 season ended before it started. By placing him on the reserve/injured list, he is now officially out...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Junior Colson Placed on Season-Ending IR; Harris & Leonard Listed as Designated to Return from IR The second-year linebacker was placed on Injured Reserve, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season

AUGUST 27, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' may not be able to count on 2024 third-round pick when they need him most | Sporting News Los Angeles Chargers second-year linebacker Junior Colson has had a tough time transitioning to the NFL.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mic'd Up: Junior Colson In Hall Of Fame Game Vs Lions Chargers linebacker Junior Colson was mic'd up for the Bolts' win in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game vs the Detroit Lions. Watch as he ch...

AUGUST 2, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Why Junior Colson is Looking Forward to Battle for Starting Role in Chargers Defense The second-year linebacker said Monday that he can't wait for the pads to come on as camp battles heat up

JULY 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Junior Colson on Entering His Second Year Chargers linebacker Junior Colson speaks with the media on Day 4 of 2025 Training Camp to discuss his rookie year and how he feels entering...

JULY 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Junior Colson drawing hype after an impressive spring for the Chargers Could Colson have a breakout season in year two?

JUNE 27, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Why the Chargers Expect a Big Leap From Junior Colson in Year 2 The 2024 third-round pick has impressed in his first full offseason after his rookie season

MAY 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Navorro Bowman on His First Year Coaching With the Bolts Chargers Linebackers Coach NaVorro Bowman meets with the media to discuss how he felt the LB room played in the 2024 season and what they ca...

MAY 20, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Notches 29 tackles in rookie season Colson finished with 29 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defensed in 11 appearances during the 2024 regular season.

Impact Colson tacked on four tackles (three solo) in the Chargers' wild-card round loss to the Texans in the postseason. The 2024 third-round pick notched only one start in his rookie season, occupying a part-time role at linebacker on defense and contributing on special teams.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active for SNF Colson (ankle) is active for Sunday night's contest against Kansas City.

Impact Colson was activated from injured reserve Saturday and he'll officially make his return to the field after missing the last four games with an ankle injury. The linebacker will be back in his depth role behind Daiyan Henley in the divisional matchup.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Chargers' Najee Harris returns to practice after July 4 fireworks mishap and could play in opener