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The Los Angeles Chargers went one-and-done in the playoffs this season. Los Angeles lost an ugly game to New England where the offensive line was a huge problem. The Chargers have dealt with a number of significant offensive injuries this season, and they finally cost them during the postseason.
Now that the 2025 season is over, LA can spend time figuring out what went wrong this year. They can also make up a plan for fixing it.
Thankfully, the Chargers are set up to be big players during the offseason.
The Chargers are projected to have $103.58 million in cap space to start the 2026 NFL offseason. That number could even increase if the Chargers make any cuts to trim down the roster. That gives LA the most available cap space in the NFL, meaning they could be big players during free agency if they want to.
But which players should LA prioritize adding?
Below we will explore the top four free agents the Chargers need to pursue after losing to the Patriots in the playoffs.
It is no secret that Harbaugh wants to establish the run with the Chargers. That means a great offensive line should be at the top of LA’s wishlist this offseason.
The Chargers already have two incredible tackles in Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. Just one or two additions could take LA’s 0-line over the top and make them one of the best in the league.
That’s where Linderbaum comes in.
I know that the Chargers already have Bradley Bozeman at center. But Linderbaum is simply too good to ignore.
The Ravens are in the middle of a rare regime change. It is possible that a new head coach will not want to keep Linderbaum around. If that happens, he will immediately become one of the best free agents on the market. And someone the Chargers should sell out to acquire.
Linderbaum could be the perfect anthor for Harbaugh’s offensive line for years to come.
Plus, the Chargers could always use Bozeman as depth at center. Or slide him over the guard to fill another spot in the starting lineup.
Linderbaum could command $18 million per year on a new deal, but he would be well worth the cost.
Thankfully, there are a few other offensive linemen the Chargers could target if Linderbaum is not available.
Both David Andrews and Wyatt Teller could be guard upgrades for the Chargers.
Which player LA goes after would depend on what they’re looking for. Teller is more of a short-term option who could provide elite play when healthy. A short-term contract may be appealing to the Chargers.
Meanwhile, Andrews has proven to be an iron man after playing over 90% of snaps in Buffalo over the past two seasons. He is young than Teller and could be a plug-and-play starter for multiple seasons. But that could mean...
