New Headline: Rookie LB Dominates, Chargers Surge Past Expectations

The Chargers roster ranked in the top 10 in an early assessment of NFL free agency by Bleacher Report's Moe Moton . The Bolts ranked ninth, just in front of the 49ers, for the best roster in early free agency. "Quarterback Justin Herbert must get over a playoff hump; he's yet to lead the Chargers to a postseason victory in three outings.

However, the 28-year-old is a two-time Pro Bowler who carried his team to the playoffs in back-to-back campaigns. "When healthy, the Chargers have one of the league's best offensive lines, but we didn't see the starting unit together last season. Rashawn Slater sat out the 2025 term with a ruptured patellar tendon.

Joe Alt missed 11 contests because of injuries. "With those two Pro Bowlers back on the field, Los Angeles should field a more efficient passing attack and physical ground game, which means wide receiver Ladd McConkey and running back Omarion Hampton could see spikes in their production," Moton writes. Additionally, the Chargers bringing back Khalil Mack on an $18 million deal, along with some other big names on the defense, keeps LA solid on the other side of the ball.

"Star pass-rusher Khalil Mack is back on a one-year deal. He'll continue to pair with Pro Bowler Tuli Tuipulotu on the edge. Derwin James Jr.