Running the Los Angeles Chargers Offseason in GM Mode

This offseason, I took control of the Los Angeles Chargers in GM Mode on StickToTheModel with a clear approach: use strong cap space to reload the roster, reinforce the trenches, and add defensive playmakers while keeping the quarterback protected.

Here’s how it played out.

The Big Picture

• Starting Cap Space: $83.5M
• Final Cap Space: $48.9M
• Players Cut: 5
• Contracts Restructured: 5
• Free Agents Signed: 10
• Draft Picks: 5
• Overall Grade: A-

This was a balanced offseason. Smart cap use. Defensive upgrades. Offensive line reinforcement.

The Cap Moves

Cuts

Mekhi Becton

• Cap Savings: +$10.0M

Bud Dupree

• Cap Savings: +$3.5M

Bradley Bozeman

• Cap Savings: +$3.1M

J.K. Scott

• Cap Savings: +$2.8M

Troy Dye

• Cap Savings: +$2.6M

These moves created additional flexibility while reshaping depth pieces.

Restructures

Five contracts were reworked to create additional cap room:

• Justin Herbert (+$15.2M)
• Rashawn Slater (+$7.4M)
• Donte Jackson (+$2.4M)
• Tuli Tuipulotu (+$2.2M)
• Daiyan Henley (+$1.2M)

The restructures helped maintain flexibility while keeping the core intact.

Free Agency Additions

Ten total moves were made in free agency, including key re-signings and outside additions.

Re-Signed

Khalil Mack (EDGE) – 1 year / $12.0M APY
Veteran edge presence retained to anchor the pass rush.

Odafe Oweh (EDGE) – 2 years / $11.0M APY
Speed rusher brought back to maintain continuity on the defensive front.

Teair Tart (IDL) – 2 years / $8.8M APY
Interior defensive line depth retained for run support and rotation.

Trey Lance (QB) – 2 years / $3.3M APY
Quarterback depth retained behind the starter.

Trevor Penning (OT) – 1 year / $1.0M APY
Low-risk tackle depth kept in place.

Kimani Vidal (RB) – 1 year / $1.0M APY
Backfield depth retained on a short-term deal.

External Additions

Coby Bryant (S) – 3 years / $14.8M APY
Secondary reinforcement with range and versatility.

Tyler Linderbaum (C) – 2 years / $14.5M APY
Interior protection to strengthen the pocket at center.

Isaac Seumalo (G) – 2 years / $11.0M APY
Veteran guard help on the interior.

Alijah Vera-Tucker (G) – 2 years / $7.8M APY
Athletic guard added for flexibility up front.

Draft Class Breakdown

Five picks focused on adding explosive skill talent and defensive depth.

Round 1 – Pick 22
Denzel Boston (WR, Washington)

Round 3 – Pick 66
Davison Igbinosun (CB, Ohio State)

Round 3 – Pick 86
Dani Dennis-Sutton (EDGE, Penn State)

Round 4 – Pick 123
Zane Durant (DL, Penn State)

Round 6 – Pick 203
Micah Morris (OG, Georgia)

The draft added youth to both the secondary and defensive front while giving the offense another weapon.

Final Take

This offseason focused on building a stronger, more physical roster. The Chargers maintained cap health, upgraded both lines, and added pass rush and secondary help.

With nearly $49M still in cap space and key additions in place, this team exits the offseason deeper and more balanced.

Want to Run Your Own Offseason?

I built this roster using GM Mode on StickToTheModel. If you want to take control of your favorite team, manage the cap, make trades, sign free agents, and run the draft yourself, you can do it there!

Be the GM of any team here:

https://sticktothemodel.com/

Build it your way.