The Chargers are adding an experienced lineman to their offense. The team announced that they’ve signed center Bradley Bozeman.
The former Ravens sixth-round pick emerged as a consistent starter in Baltimore during his sophomore season. Between 2019-21, Bozeman started all 51 of his appearances for the Ravens (including postseason). After spending the early portion of his career as a left guard, he transitioned to center for the 2021 campaign.
He settled for a one-year deal with the Panthers in 2022. After starting 11 of his 17 appearances during his first season in Carolina, the OL signed a new three-year extension last offseason. Bozeman proceeded to start all 17 of his appearances in 2023, with Pro Football Focus ranking him 21st among 36 qualifying centers. He was released by the Panthers last week.
Bozeman can likely be penciled in as the Chargers starting center heading into 2024. A heart-related issue limited starting center Corey Linsley to only three games this past season, and there’s a chance the veteran ends up calling it a career.
Career backup Will Clapp was forced into the lineup following Linsley’s absence, but the veteran is currently unsigned.
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