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Chargers' offensive line shuffle at practice catches attention of fans

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Chris Roling | Last updated May 13, 2025 6:00 PM ET

Los Angeles Chargers fans were hyped about the idea of the team upgrading the center spot in front of Justin Herbert this offseason.

Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers responded with multiple moves that combined to earn an overall mixed reaction from fans, though.

One of those was bringing aboard Andre James, formerly of the Las Vegas Raiders. He signed what is effectively a prove-it deal after a down 2025, with the hope being that he can rediscover his prior form that made him one of the more recognizable names in the league at his position.

But the Chargers also re-signed Bradley Bozeman and Harbaugh has since gone out of his way to sing the veteran’s praises despite his struggles last year.

On top of all that, the Chargers have also shifted former first-round pick Zion Johnson to center, letting him compete both there and at guard while not picking up his fifth-year option.

James, though, seems to still be the sticking point for fans, considering just how much online traction his snapping the ball to Herbert at workouts this week seemed to get:

Justin Herbert taking snaps from Andre James during OTAs. pic.twitter.com/gWLGWnwdTQ
— Thuc Nhi Nguyen (@thucnhi21) May 12, 2025

C Andre James snapping the ball to Justin Herbert: https://t.co/utY2Ps4y3h
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) May 12, 2025

Harbaugh fully intends to let the best players win the competitions on the inside this summer. If James can push for the starting gig, that leaves Johnson as a possible starter at guard and Bozeman as versatile depth.

No matter what happens, fans certainly seem aligned one way and James’ reps right now serve as a way to get him on the same page as Herbert before the summer.

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

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