Los Angeles Chargers guard Mekhi Becton during organized team activities at The Bolt. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chargers' offensive additions named 'biggest reason for optimism' in 2025

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 10:00 AM ET

When the Los Angeles Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh as their head coach last season, the expectation was that he would turn them around in a hurry.

That has been the case for him at every stop, and it didn't change with Los Angeles. Harbaugh led them to 11 wins and a playoff berth, despite being ranked 20th in offense. That ranking is why Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz made several moves on offense.

Their primary additions in free agency were running back Najee Harris and guard Mekhi Becton. From there, they added another running back, Omarion Hampton, and a wide receiver, Tre Harris, in the NFL draft . Throw in a couple of underrated moves, such as the return of Mike Williams, as well as the signing of tight end Tyler Conklin, and there's suddenly reason to believe this offense will be vastly improved in 2025.

That's why Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox identified their offensive additions as the biggest reason for optimism in L.A.

"Things should be a bit more balanced this year, as the Chargers brought back Mike Williams, added Tyler Conklin and used a second-round pick on Tre Harris. The running game also might be stronger after L.A. signed guard Mekhi Becton and used a first-round pick on running back Omarion Hampton." — Knox, Bleacher Report

These moves are all about building their offense to Harbaugh's specifications. He wants to bully teams that oppose them, and they've built the type of physical offense that can do exactly that.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Chargers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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