Chargers’ Position Group That’s Taken The Biggest Leap Of Free Agency So Far

Having started with over $85 million in cap space, the Los Angeles Chargers have been steadily spending this offseason to shore up holes in the roster, making moves from extending defensive lineman Teair Tart all the way back in January, to agreeing to terms with safety Tony Jefferson on March 18.

The position group where they’ve been tinkering the most is the offensive line. And though there’s still so much work to do in that area, so far the Chargers have brought back some players that didn’t do too poorly and added others that are definite improvements.

As of this moment, this position group is in a better place than it was in 2025.  

Los Angeles Chargers Additions That Help 

Center Tyler Biadasz

The Chargers needed a center after Bradley Bozeman retired, so they signed center Tyler Biadasz to a three-year deal at the start of March. Out of 40 centers ranked during the regular season by Pro Football Focus (PFF), Biadasz was 11th in offense, 12th in run blocking, and 18th in pass blocking.

Biadasz had his second-best pass-blocking grade of his career during the regular 2025 season, along with a career high in run blocking, and only allowed three sacks, 18 hurries, and 21 pressures. 

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In particular, Biadasz was the center for Dallas in 2022 and 2023 when former Dallas running back Tony Pollard had his first and second 1,000 rushing yard seasons, and also in 2023, looking at the regular and postseason, quarterback Dak Prescott had the most passing touchdowns (39) of his career.

Additionally, Biadasz was part of the postseason Commanders team in 2024 that almost got to a Super Bowl, a season in which Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was at his best. Biadasz only allowed one sack that year, while Daniels suffered 51 in total throughout the regular and postseason. 

The Chargers need someone to help unleash running back Omarion Hampton as well as protect quarterback Justin Herbert, even in the event that other parts of the line aren’t fully healthy. If he can stay healthy, like he’s been for the majority of his time in the NFL, Biadasz may be the best hope to fortify the line.

And with the combination of a healthy left tackle in Rashawn Slater and right tackle in Joe Alt, much of this group should be solid. Maybe the Chargers have finally found the replacement for former Chargers center Corey Linsley.

Offensive Lineman Cole Strange

Strange agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Chargers and will bring versatility to the position group, as he has experience at left and right guard as well as center. Having played in Miami last year, he also has a preexisting relationship with new Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

Strange started almost all games last season at right guard after he was brought in for Dolphins offensive lineman James Daniels, after Daniels suffered a pectoral injury. Strange allowed two sacks, three hits, 16 hurries, and 21 pressures, playing his second-most pass-blocking snaps since his first year in the league. Though he did earn the lowest pass blocking grade of his career, his run blocking was his second highest at 57%. 

As Chargers.com noted, last season, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane had his best season with a career high in rushing yards (1,350) and touchdowns (eight). And this was a big help in a Miami offense that lost one of its key pass catchers in former Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, when he suffered a gruesome injury in Week 4.

If Strange does start at right guard and can replicate and improve upon what he did in Miami, he should be a welcome addition after Mekhi Becton last season. Becton was on and off the field with injuries and ultimately did not jive with the Chargers’ offense. Having worked with McDaniel, Strange already has a head start, and if he can stay healthy, he’s already better off than Becton.

Extensions That Help 

Offensive linemen Trey Pipkins III, as well as Trevor Penning, were extended, Penning on a one-year deal and Pipkins for two. Looking at regular and postseason stats, Pipkins had one of the higher pass blocking grades of the team for those that played over 400 pass blocking snaps (60.7%), and his number of sacks allowed decreased from 2024, while the hurries, pressures, and hits were only slightly higher, way down from his 2023 stats. According to Eric Smith of Chargers.com, “having Pipkins ready as a swing tackle is a solid move for the Chargers front office.” 

Penning, meanwhile, had a small sample size of starts for the Chargers in 2025, but like Pipkins, can play multiple positions, like guard and tackle. The Chargers ultimately need depth, no matter how the offensive line configuration shakes out come the start of the season.

Honorable Mentions

Fullback Alec Ingold

The Chargers also agreed to terms with another former Miami Dolphin, fullback Alec Ingold, on a two-year deal. Ingold was involved in pass and run blocking as well as special teams in Miami last season, and had some rushing and receiving yards.

Ingold, though, is strictly involved on the offensive and special teams side, unlike fullback Scott Matlock, who has been involved in defense, offense, and special teams. In 2025, Matlock was involved more in run blocking and special teams, and perhaps Ingold will be used in a similar fashion to add a little more cushion for the run game and during returns. 

Tight End Charlie Kolar 

Daniel Popper of The Athletic noted in his free agent grades that, “The Chargers needed to add run blocking after moving on from veteran Will Dissly for cap savings. Kolar was the best blocker in this year’s free-agent class.”

Kolar played a career high in run blocking snaps last season for the Ravens, and was a cog in the machine that helped Ravens running back Derrick Henry get over 1,500 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.

The Chargers certainly need some of Kolar’s mojo in LA to help the run game come alive, so agreeing to terms on a three-year deal makes a lot of sense. 

The Verdict

With the additions of Biadasz, Stange, Ingold, Kolar, and extending players that can be versatile like Pipkins and Penning, the Chargers have upgraded a position group that desperately needed it, and they seem like they are trying to prepare contingencies for injuries.

If Alt and Slater can get healthy, which will be the key to everything, and the Chargers are able to add even more depth in the draft and the rest of free agency to the line, Herbert, as well as the run game, should be in much better shape than last year.