The Los Angeles Chargers are playing on the road to start the 2025 NFL playoffs, but they are keeping their hometown close to their hearts as they square off against the Houston Texans.
Chargers players wore “LAFD” shirts and hats during warm-ups against the Texans. The gear is meant to highlight the efforts of the Los Angeles Fire Department, which has been attempting to contain deadly and destructive wildfires throughout the week.
“Puttin’ on for the city,” the Chargers wrote in a social media post highlighting the gear.
The Chargers post also contained a link to the team’s official shop where fans could purchase T-shirts to support the Los Angeles Fire Department.
“Funds raised from the sale of these T-shirts will be granted to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to support local firefighters and those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California,” the Chargers and Fanatics wrote in a description of the product.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh first wore an LAFD hat to his Thursday news conference. He wanted to show his support for the Los Angeles Fire Department and credited first responders and residents for banding together amid the disaster.
“Our hearts go out and abundant prayer to all that have been affected by this tragedy,” Harbaugh told reporters. “Also, I’ve just been inspired greatly by the first responders, the firefighters and the residents that have pulled together, had each others back. It’s been tremendously inspiring.”
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