For 31 NFL teams, the offseason is about constructing a roster worthy of a Super Bowl trophy. For one franchise, it's about keeping things together in the hopes of a repeat. Free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft are upon us, and we'll be going team by team to see where things stand for each squad.
Here is the 2024 offseason blueprint for the Los Angeles Chargers.
FREE AGENCY
TOP FREE AGENTS
- RB Austin Ekeler (No. 56 in PFF's free agent rankings)
- TE Gerald Everett (No. 83 in PFF's free agent rankings)
- S Alohi Gilman (No. 137 in PFF's free agent rankings)
ONE FREE AGENT TO PURSUE
- CB Chidobe Awuzie (No. 26 in PFF's free agent rankings)
ONE FREE AGENT TO RETAIN
- TE Gerald Everett
EFFECTIVE SALARY CAP SPACE
- -$55,391,443
2024 NFL DRAFT
BIGGEST POSITIONAL NEED
- Biggest Need: Wide Receiver
PERFECT 2024 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT
- WR Malik Nabers, LSU
FIVE-ROUND MOCK
Editor's note: The draft order may have changed since this mock draft was published, but this still gives a good look into the players each franchise should be targeting.
- Round 1: DI Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois
- Round 3: DI T'Vondre Sweat, Texas
Click here to view the full five-round mock
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024
EARLY 2024 BREAKOUT CANDIDATE
- EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER IN 2023
- S Alohi Gilman
SECRET SUPERSTAR
- EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu