Chargers sign OG Kayode Awosika
The Chargers added former Lions guard Kayode Awosika to the offensive line on Wednesday.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: Kayode Awosika #74 of the Detroit Lions blocks during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Chargers came into the offseason needing reinforcements up front along the interior of the offensive line. They’ve added former Washington center Tyler Biadasz and offensive guard Cole Strange thus far, the latter of which played under Mike McDaniel in Miami during the 2025 season.
Now, the Bolts have added former Lions offensive guard Kayode Awosika to the room, grabbing a lesser-known blocker who started 11 games for Detroit over four seasons with the team. He most recently started four games for the Lions this past season while playing in 13 total contests. welcome to the squad we've signed G Kayode Awosika → https://t.
co/lcv8UDqiqx pic. twitter. com/V1JFCLLveJ — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) March 25, 2026 In all, the 27-year old has played in 50 total career games since entering the NFL and even has a start in the NFC Championship Game to his name.
Awosika is a feel-good success story as a former undrafted free agent out of Buffalo who signed with the Eagles after going undrafted in 2021. Awosika has most of his NFL snaps played at left guard, meaning he’s most likely going to compete with Trevor Penning for that starting spot in camp, barring the Chargers adding zero new left guards during this year’s draft.