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4 players to watch on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Combine

It’s time for the defensive and tight ends to take us through day two of this year’s NFL Combine.

Below are four players across today’s positions that I believe the Chargers should keep an eye on when they take the field in Indy.

CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana​

Call him undersized at your own risk, but Ponds plays more like a raging river than anything else.

The 5’9 cornerback started his career at James Madison and followed Curt Cignetti to Indiana prior to the 2024 season. All he did after transferring up in competition was get named a First-Team All-Big Ten selection and a First-Team All-American. On the first play of the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup against Oregon, Ponds picked of quarterback Dante Moore for a pick-six and was later named the Defensive Player of the Game.

NFL.com draft scout Lance Zierlein calls Ponds a “perimeter cornerback trapped in a smaller body,” but I truly do not think that will be much of an impediment in his path to success in the NFL. He is a ball-player and those guys, in my opinion, are the easiest to bet on.

Ponds’ skillset and mentality make him a great fit for the Chargers defense that loves to play zone. Ponds jumped 43.5 inches in the vertical ahead of the 40s on Friday and that explosion to jump on routes shows up consistently in his tape.

Indiana CB D'Angelo Ponds just jumped a 43.50" verticalpic.twitter.com/jO08foXmJV

— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 27, 2026

TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon​

The class’ top tight end, Sadiq is projected to fit well in just about any offenses that decides to add him on day one of this year’s draft. At 6’3 and 242 pounds, Sadiq is built like a modern-day “F” tight end but has the play strength and blocking chops to still make an impact in the ground game. The plus side? He’s a heck of a cover in the open field and a plus-athlete. Tight ends are usually built well, but Sadiq takes his physique to a whole new level.

At the tight end position, Sadiq is as versatile as they get and he’ll be able to be moved around all over a formation in the name of finding that matchup to exploit.

Kenyon Sadiq is one of the best combination of blocking, route running, speed, and catching we have seen in a tight end ever.

There have been a lot of blockers. A lot of pass catchers. But very few they can do both at this high of a level.

pic.twitter.com/HBROZRHV1m

— George Wrighster III (@georgewrighster) February 18, 2026

TE Eli Raridon, Notre Dame​

The Chargers have got a downfield weapon at tight end in Oronde Gadsden II. Now, they need to find that complementary piece who can line up in-line next the tackle and be a difference-maker in the run game. THr 6’5, 244-pound Raridon is ready-made for that role after spending the past few seasons helping open up holes for Jeremiyah Love who happens to be the top running back in the 2026 class.

He still has room to add weight and likely press upwards of 255-260 pounds, but his technique is strong for someone sub-245 and he’s already got the fundamentals down well coming from the Fighting Irish.

YARDS TO ELI RARIDON #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/FvPswLjVKu

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 1, 2025

CB T.J. Hall, Iowa​

Hall hails from my Iowa Hawkeyes and I don’t know if you guys have noticed but the Hawks have been producing some great cornerbacks as of late. Cooper DeJean won a Super Bowl with the Eagles as a rookie and Riley Moss has been starting opposite Patrick Surtain II the last two seasons. Hall could be the next in line, albeit taken a few rounds behind his predecessors.

Specifically, Hall seems best suited for the slot at the next level thanks to his willingness to mix it up as a run defender. Zierlein calls him a “serious run supporter” who makes an impact around the line of scrimmage. There’s a place for these types of defensive backs and the Chargers could use one if they wish to keep the likes of Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart on the perimeter.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...ers-to-watch-on-day-2-of-the-2026-nfl-combine

 

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Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on prior to an NFL wild card playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning, Chargers fans!

You know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:​

Potential Chargers draft target Caleb Banks showed out on Thursday at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com)

Here’s why Sam Monson voted for Justin Herbert as the NFL MVP (Chargers.com)

The Bolts are linked to Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce in free agency (Chargers Wire)

Jim Harbaugh earned the third-lowest grade among head coaches on the NFLPA’s annual report cards (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:​

The Dolphins ranked first in the lastest NFLPA report cards while the Steelers were dead last (ESPN)

The Colts have granted Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade (ESPN)

What did we learn about this year’s linebacker class in Indy? (CBS Sports)

The Vikings may be a team to watch if Anthony Richardson gets traded from the Colts (NFL.com)

Warren Sapp resigned from Colorado’s coaching staff (Pro Football Talk)

The NFL sent a memo to teams advising them not to publicly comment on the NFLPA’s report cards (Sports Illustrated)

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...63123/chargers-daily-links-friday-open-thread

 

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Los Angeles Chargers fan discussion: Where in the world are our Bolts From The Blue readers?

We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Bolts From The Blue readers?

We don’t want or need your address or any personal details — sharing just the state is fine, or city and state if you’d like to be more specific. Same thing if you live abroad – if you’d like to just share the country, that’s cool, and if you want to share more details like the city or region, that’s totally up to you.

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Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...n/63102/fan-survey-location-census-discussion

 

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Chargers have one position to address immediately in free agency

INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Joe Alt #76 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Los Angeles Chargers are approaching the NFL’s free agency period, and they have potential to upgrade the roster in a few different areas.

The Chargers ranked fourth in the NFL in cap space, behind the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Jets. That’s why ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz believes the Chargers can take a swing and go for a top-tier free agent in former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo.

“The Chargers will get tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt back next season, but they still need big help on the interior offensive line. Left guard Zion Johnson, now a free agent, was near the bottom of the league in pass block win rate (87.4%) last season. Center Bradley Bozeman also announced his retirement Feb. 23,” Schatz wrote.

“On the other hand, the veteran Seumalo was second among 65 qualifying guards with a 97.3% pass rush win rate and fourth with a 76.9% run block win rate. This would be a huge step toward making Los Angeles a serious Super Bowl contender.”

The Chargers are in need of adding at least one, and possibly two, offensive lineman free agents. Getting Seumalo would go a long way towards fixing what has been broken in the trenches. It would be wise for the Chargers to not stop there and possibly fortify the entire unit before the draft, allowing them to target other positions in late April.

BFTB community, what do you think of this year’s offensive line free agency class? Chime off in the comment section below.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...osition-to-address-immediately-in-free-agency

 

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2 winners, 1 loser from Day 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: Logan Jones #65 of the Iowa Hawkeyes blocks against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half of the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The final day of the NFL Combine is the best day of the event since it is the best athletes (offensive linemen) that get the chance to finish off the week. The Chargers may end up replacing two, maybe even three, interior offensive lineman from the 2025 starting unit. This was a big day f0r the in regards to planning how they’re going to go about rejuvenating a group that severely underwhelmed this past season.

And after watching all of the invitees perform, I’d say it’s a good year to need an interior lineman.

Here are my two biggest winners and one surprising loser from day four in Indianapolis.

Winners​

C Logan Jones, Iowa

There’s nothing like a center who can exhibit an elite combination of movement skills and strength and that’s what Jones was able to show at this year’s combine. After being the third offensive lineman to hit 4.91 as an unofficial 40 time, Jones was the only one of the trio to have his time drop to 4.90, making him the fastest offensive lineman to run in Indy this year.

While the 40 isn’t exactly something that translates into what a center will do all that often at the next level, Jones hitting the 4.90 or less threshold actually bodes very well for his future. In the picture below, there are a lot of good names who have all managed to run a 4.90 or less in the 40.

Logan Jones runs an official 4.90, Linemen who his this threshold tend to have a LOT of success in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/v33hs65ylo

— Monte (@MONTECRI5TO) March 1, 2026

OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama

At his size (353 pounds), Proctor performed very well as he matched a lot of players across the board who are packing 30-40 pounds less than he is. He ran a 5.21 in the 40 and jumped 32.5 inches in the vertical, both of which are solid numbers. At the end of the day, Proctor squats over 800 pounds and benches over 500. He’s going to be just fine handling NFL strength. The questions around him were in regards to his movement skills and he looked surprisingly smooth during on-field drills. I’d say Proctor did enough to warrant getting a real shot at tackle, but I’d say the consensus remains on his best NFL career coming at guard.

Losers​

C Sam Hecht, Kansas State

Hecht is a consensus top-three center prospect in this class. At 6’4 and 303 pounds, Hecht had a chance to really show his athleticism at a position that truly appreciates in the NFL. By the end of his testing, he had posted a respectable 5.1 40 time, but really fell short with a 28” vertical and a 8’5” broad jump. The vertical was tied for sixth-worst at the position while his broad was tied for second-worst.

As one of seven offensive line from group one to do the three-cone drill, Hecht posted a 7.75 which ranked fifth in the group and 30th among all centers to complete the test in Indy since 2000.

Despite most of these underwhelming numbers, Hecht was had the position’s fourth-fastest 10-yard split at 1.73. That’s a nice little bit to hang your hat on, but that doesn’t stop the rest of his performance from falling short of expectations.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...ners-1-loser-from-day-4-of-the-2026-nfl-draft

 

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5 players to watch on Day 4 of the 2026 NFL Combine

AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Connor Lew #75 of the Auburn Tigers lines up against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It’s the final and greatest day of the NFL Combine.

The offensive lineman are finally up.

Yeah, yeah, the defensive backs, pass rushers, and wide receivers were all super fast and jumped out of the gym. But do you want to REALLY be impressed? Watch a 320-pound lineman jump the same height as some of the wideouts while weighing 100 pounds more. Take in a 300-pounder running the same speed as the edge rusher with 40-50 more pounds on him.

The offensive linemen going through athletic testing is must-see television and you will NOT want to miss it when the Chargers will be so heavily focused on this group.

OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama​

Monolithic tackle with surprising movement skills for someone his size. At the same time, Proctor has one too many lapses in his pass protection when it comes to handling twitchier pass rushers. He does not have the reaction time to recover against inside counters when oversetting. Proctor could be just fine at right tackle, but guard seems to be where most believe he could excel the most while all but erasing his shortcomings as a pass blocker on an island. He’s a people-mover to the definition and will immediately raise the floor of a team’s rushing attack.

In pass pro, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein calls him a “roadblock” against rushers trying to convert speed to power. Even if it’s just his sheer size that helps him keep defenders away from his quarterback above all else, that’s still an upgrade over the protection Justin Herbert had in 2025.

OT Vega Ioane, Penn State​

The top offensive guard in the 2025 class. With great size (6’4, 323), power, and the athleticism to be a blocker out in space, Ioane is the whole package. While most would say his best fit would be in a gap scheme, Ioane’s film showed plenty of movement skills to have confidence that he’d excel in the Chargers’ new wide-zone scheme being brought to town by Mike McDaniel.

As a pass protector, Ioane has all the pop in his hands that you’d want in an interior defender. His functional strength is apparent with the way he can strain and bend in order to keep from being beat by twitchy interior rushers.

Even if Ioane impresses at the combine, positional value may end up still pushing the consensus top guard in the class all the way down to No. 22 for the Chargers. That’s the hope, at least.

C Connor Lew, Auburn​

Per NFL.com’s prospect grading system, Lew is Zierlein’s top-ranked center prospect in this year’s class. One of the reasons Zierlein gave Lew the nod is due to his intangibles as a leader of the offense and overall intelligence at the pivot. Lew was in charge of making every protection call at the line of scrimmage and direction his linemen around him. On top of that, the ideal athleticism for a center is there, especially when it comes to moving up from the first to second levels to cover up linebackers.

The unfortunate part of Lew’s draft prospects is that he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in October of 2025. Despite that, he’s still highly-regarded in league circles. I’m not sure if the injury scares the Chargers off entirely, but I’m sure the team wants a new center that can hit the ground running immediately after being drafted. Still, center will be at the top of the needs list entering the draft if they can’t address it in free agency.

C Logan Jones, Iowa​

The nation’s top center in 2025, Jones was part of the offensive line that also won the 2025 Joe Moore Award which is given to the country’s best front five. However, Jones comes in as Zierlein’s third-ranked center behind Lew and Sam Hecht of Kansas State. The main factors for this being Jones’ age (will turn 25 in October of rookie season) and lack of positional flexibility. He’s going to play the pivot in the NFL and that’s it.

At the same time, an NFL team will get a bonafide plug-and-play center with a ton of experience dominating the best conference in college football the past three seasons. His technique is as polished as anyone in the class and that is the easiest trait to bank on for Jones to overcome his lack of length and prototypical size.

OG Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech​

If the Chargers want to double-dip at interior offensive line in the first 3-4 rounds of the NFL Draft, Rutledge is a solid prospect to target in the third/fourth round. He’s a throwback, rugged guard who wins with physical domination of the person in front of him. Rutledge’s play demeanor is exactly what a Jim Harbaugh-led team wants: No-nonsense player that wins the dirty battles without getting the recognition he likely deserves.

His combo block fundamentals are excellent. Rutledge is a smooth mover in space and his transition from double-teams into climbing from the first to second levels is top-notch. However, his movement skills take a tumble when asked to move within a larger space than a phone booth.

Rutledge is a leaky pass protector that Zierlein describes as having heavy feet and tight hips that struggles to recover. That may not be ideal after having just watch Herbert run for his life all season, but we’re projecting some level of progression once he gets around the team’s star linemen.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...ers-to-watch-on-day-4-of-the-2026-nfl-combine

 

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Chargers could sign Steelers RB in free agency

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 12: Kenneth Gainwell #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball against the Houston Texans during the first half of an AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Los Angeles Chargers have Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal at the running back position. That should be the two top rushers, but they could benefit from adding a third player to that position group.

The Athletic insider Daniel Popper believes the Chargers could look towards signing Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell in free agency.

“The Chargers need a third back, and they will have options in free agency. One interesting name is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Kenneth Gainwell, who finished fifth among running backs in receiving yards last season. Gainwell is a versatile receiving piece. He is not as dangerous or capable as a runner. But he would be an intriguing fit behind Hampton and within offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s scheme. The Chargers could opt for a more established runner to round out the depth in this room, especially considering the injuries they battled last year,” Popper wrote.

Gainwell is an interesting add for the Chargers because he is expected to be one of the top running backs on the market this offseason. The Chargers should look at the possibility of adding Gainwell because he will definitely help the offense, but bringing him on board could take their attention away from other positions of need Los Angeles has, like the offensive line and pass rusher.

The Chargers could benefit from adding at those positions more than running back, which could be a spot the team looks at on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, but getting Gainwell in the building could negate that.

BFTB community, what do you think of getting a running back in free agency like Gainwell? Chime off in the comments section below.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...hargers-could-sign-steelers-rb-in-free-agency

 

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Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive end Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with teammates after an interception against the Tennessee Titans September 17, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Titans, 40-7. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning, Chargers fans!

You know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:​

Vega Ioane and the OL finished up a strong week at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com)

Chargers WRs coach Sanjay Lal was at the NFL Combine checking out more weapons for Justin Herbert (Charger Report)

The Chargers remain undecided on Quentin Johnston’s fifth-year option (Chargers Wire)

The Chargers could target this late-round running back to help round out the position room for 2026 (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:​

These prospects were the biggest standouts to Mel Kiper at this year’s NFL Combine (ESPN)

The Vikings are reportedly set to cut Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave if they do not find trade partners (ESPN)

Check out the top grades handed out to the offensive linemen from Sunday at the combine (CBS Sports)

The Browns are trading for Texans RT Tytus Howard by sending Houston a fifth-round pick (NFL.com)

Dalton Risner’s wife broke the news that he is staying with the Bengals with an extension (Pro Football Talk)

These four veteran quarterbacks could be options for the Vikings in 2026 if they want competition for J.J. McCarthy (Sports Illustrated)

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...63124/chargers-daily-links-monday-open-thread

 

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Chargers post-combine 7-round mock draft: Bolts double-dip at iOL

ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 29: UCF Knights defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) rushes the passer during the game between the New Hampshire Wildcats and the UCF Knights on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The 2026 NFL Combine has come and gone. It’s now time for everyone’s mock drafts to get a facelift as they take into account the latest showcase for the top prospects across the country.

After taking in all four days of the event, here’s my first post-combine mock draft.

Let’s dive in.

Round 1, Pick 22: OG Vega Ioane, Penn State​

Ioane did not run the 40 at the combine this year but he performed on-field drills and looked every bit the part of the draft class’ top offensive guard. He moved well laterally, kept his footing throughout all the awkward sequences he was put through, and left Indy having likely solidified his place as the number one interior offensive lineman this year.

This pick still feels like a home run should Ioane fall this far. At the same time, I’d be remiss not to mention that there are some who believe he did not exhibit the type of athleticism needed to succeed in Mike McDaniel’s wide zone scheme. That’s all well and fine, but I personally believe he showed enough in his career, especially after reshaping his body prior to the 2025 season, to fit just fine into the Chargers’ new offense.

I'm loving this guard class. Vega Ioane is a brick wall pic.twitter.com/tmdIgmELix

— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) November 6, 2025

Round 2, Pick 55: EDGE Malachi Lawrence, UCF​

One of the biggest winners at this year’s combine. The Chargers could very well find themselves without both Khalil Mack and Odafe Oweh next season (obviously the worst0case scenario) and they must be prepared for that by selecting a new pass rusher on day one or two.

Fourth-rounder Kyle Kennard was unfortunately a non-factor as a rookie and that doesn’t bode well for his future with the team. They’ll make sure he gets everything he needs to take a step in 2025, but his drafting a year ago does nothing to keep the Bolts from a pick like this.

Lawrence ran a 4.52 in the 40 at 6’4 and 253 pounds. He also jumped 40 inches in the vertical and 10’10” in the broad. Those are elite numbers at his size. His 1.59 10-yard split was also better than potential top-three pick David Bailey. Now this isn’t to say Lawrence is as well-rounded as Bailey or Ohio State’s Arvell Reese, but he’s got the goods to get after the quarterback as an immediate sub-package player for the Chargers.

Malachi Lawrence with one of my favorite plays I’ve seen from this draft class pic.twitter.com/zQr75NMJ9s

— Matt (@CoachMinich) February 22, 2026

Round 3, Pick 86: OT/G Gennings Dunker, Iowa​

I’m taking Dunker here as a second guard within the team’s top three picks. That’s how important I deem fixing the interior offensive line this offseason. Dunker didn’t blow the doors off the combine, but he’s rock-steady at his jump and comes ready-made as a “Harbaugh Guy.” I just know these two would hit it off immediately.

One of the hits on Dunker is his “mechanical” movement skills that do leave some to be desired when he’s out in space. On the other side, you’re still going to get a guy who will run out there with his hair on fire looking to destroy someone.

Dunker hit 4.63 in the short shuttle which was third-best among those who participated, including consensus first-rounder Spencer Fano (4.67). If there are scouts who believe Fano could play any position up front with his athleticism, then Dunker has what it takes to make it work in a wide zone scheme as a guard.

Gennings Dunker takes the DE for a ride here and then flattens him. To finish like that, Dunker told me, “Oh, it's like crack. It's the best thing in the world. I love it.” https://t.co/tCknnjWuYy pic.twitter.com/UZL07t2pTl

— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) January 31, 2026

Round 4, TBD: DT Albert Regis, Texas A&M​

Regis shot up boards with a standout performance at the combine where he ranked first or second in three different athletic tests.

At 6’1 and 298 pounds, Regis is a wide-bodied defender who will settle in as a team’s gritty nose tackle. He has two years of starting experience and has been described as tough and consistent. “Does everything the right way. Mature.”

If you’re going to draft an older prospect, these better be the things that are being said about him.

A 34” vertical and a 9’8 broad jump are also very solid for someone of his build and size. While his athleticism paints the picture of a player who will surely be best against the run, Regis will still have flashes pushing the pocket with his strength and explosion off the line.

Albert Regis | DT | TAMU

Compact, NT that plays w/ great leverage & reaction skill. Locks out solo blocks, peaks, sheds.. sinks hips to hold doubles & looks to split.

Good lateral agility out of even stance leads to impact when slanting into zone runs or twists on pass downs. pic.twitter.com/POsnNqs6nO

— Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) March 3, 2026

Round 6, TBD: RB Adam Randall, Clemson​

There’s just something about potentially adding an intriguing height-weight-speed athlete this late in the draft that’s hard to pass up. Randall is over 6’3 and 230 pounds and is a former wide receiver-turned-running back. He had over 1,200 all-purpose yards and score 12 total touchdowns on the season.

What impressed me the most is all the different ways he was able to find the end zone. He had his fair share of rushing touchdowns plunging in from inside the five-yard line, but those didn’t come without him needing to fight through would-be tacklers and force his way in. On other scores, he took the ball from outside the red zone, broke a few tackles, and tip-toed up the sideline for six. Both as a rusher and receiver.

I’ll be fair and say there isn’t much that truly stands out above all else in his game that would paint to an elite talent, but his overall solid game, size, and receiving chops will give him ample chances at the next level to help a team.

Clemson Running Back Adam Randall is one to watch at this years @seniorbowl.

Converted WR to running back.
Massive 6'2 – 235 LBs.
Team Captain

+ Great hands out of the backfield.
+ Sets up blocks well.
+ Understands leverage vs LBs in pass game.
+15.6 touches a game as… pic.twitter.com/VLDhPKAoq6

— PeteNova (@SuperrNova38) January 24, 2026

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...3234/chargers-post-combine-7-round-mock-draft

 

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Chargers could break the bank this offseason

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: Joe Hortiz of the Los Angeles Rams speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Los Angeles Chargers are the team to watch in free agency this offseason when it comes to offensive linemen.

The biggest free agent in the trenches this offseason is Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, who could reset the market in terms of money for a free agent center. The Athletic insider Daniel Popper believes the Chargers could sign Linderbaum.

“I believe the Chargers are interested in Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum. Due to Hortiz’s established philosophy, there is no guarantee the Chargers will shop at the top of any market in free agency. However, if they are going to pay up for a player this offseason, I think it would be Linderbaum,” Popper wrote.

“Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said this week that Baltimore has already offered Linderbaum a market-setting contract. Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey tops the center market at $18 million per year. To be competitive, the Chargers will have to be willing to pay Linderbaum in the $20 million per year range — and potentially more.”

The Chargers are in need of a center after Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement earlier in the offseason, so Linderbaum would be an ideal replacement.

Paying top dollar for a center would make sense for the Chargers, but it would prevent them from spending more in other places. The Chargers are among the leading teams in the league in terms of cap space, so they have the money for Linderbaum, but they would be limited elsewhere.

BFTB community, do you want the Chargers to sign Linderbaum? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo.../chargers-could-break-the-bank-this-offseason

 

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Chargers release OG Mekhi Becton, TE Will Dissly

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Mekhi Becton #73 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on in the second quarter against the Houston Texans during the NFL 2025 game between Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on December 27, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

On Wednesday, the Chargers announced the release of three players in offensive guard Mekhi Becton, tight end Will Dissly, and offensive tackle Savion Washington.

Reports came out earlier on Wednesday regarding the Bolts “expected to” release Becton in the coming days and it looks like the team didn’t want to wait even 24 more hours before making the move. Becton played in 14 games in his lone year with the Chargers and unfortunately had one of his worst seasons of his career. Between nagging injuries and dismal play on the field, the Chargers had no choice but to move on as they look to revamp the interior protection for Justin Herbert.

we've released TE Will Dissly, G Mekhi Becton, and waived T Savion Washington pic.twitter.com/pFillkS2Ht

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) March 4, 2026

Dissly signed with the Chargers prior to the 2024 season. He recorded career highs of 50 receptions and 481 yards that year while starting eight games. This past season, an injury took some time from the veteran but he otherwise found himself as a healthy scratch in favor of rookie Oronde Gadsden II and Tucker Fisk. He ended the 2025 campaign with just 11 catches for 97 yards in nine games played.

Washington was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft out of Washington. He did not see time on the active roster while with the Chargers.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...argers-release-og-mekhi-becton-te-will-dissly

 

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Chargers Free Agency Tracker: Rumors, Reports, and Signings

INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Detail view of the helmet of Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Free agency, along with the start of the new league year, begins on March 11. The Chargers are currently second in the league with available cap space ($88,150,325) behind only the Tennessee Titans and just ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Chargers have 26 players set to be free agents when the new league year arrives. That group is headed by the likes of pass rushers Odafe Oweh and Khalil Mack, along with offensive guard Zion Johnson. So even though the team looks like they’re flush with cash to add new names to the roster, a good chunk may end up being used to retain someone like Oweh and maybe even Johnson if the team does not wish to entirely revamp the interior starting trio.

Joe Hortiz getting the new contract done for defensive tackle Teair Tart done early and keeping the team’s best interior defender off the market was smart and helped clear up the offseason picture that much more. But even with all this money, Hortiz has not been known to be a big spender in the offseason. The Chargers had a similar amount of space last offseason and they kept their cash in hand in favor of low-cost, low-risk deals that included running back Najee Harris and offensive guard Mekhi Becton.

There’s a ton of work to be done with both in-house and outside free agents. In a worst-case scenario, the Chargers may have to replace two of their top three pass rushers while revamping their entire interior offensive line. If that’s the case, that cap total is going to shrink with haste. That’s how quick things can change depending on how the dominos fall over the next few weeks.

From now through the months of March and April, keep it right here for all the rumors and reports coming out regarding the Chargers and free agency.

Latest rumors and reports​

• The Chargers are expected to release offensive guard Mekhi Becton “in the coming days,” per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

• Khalil Mack is reportedly planning to play in 2026 and will weigh all of his options, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

• The Chargers have released offensive guard Mekhi Becton, tight end Will Dissly, and offensive tackle Savion Washington

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...ee-agency-tracker-rumors-reports-and-signings

 

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Chargers hosting former WAS C Tyler Biadasz

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Biadasz #63 of the Washington Commanders lines up against the Detroit Lions at Northwest Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Chargers have started their journey to building their squad for the 2026 season and their first order of business is to do their homework on very available center, either in free agency or this year’s draft.

On Thursday, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper reported that the Chargers are hosting former Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz. The 2019 Rimington Award Winner (nation’s top collegiate center) was released by Washington on February 26th after starting 31 games over the 2024 and 2025 seasons. His 2025 campaign ended in Week 17 after he was placed on injured reserve with ankle and knee injuries.

#Chargers are hosting C Tyler Biadasz for a visit today, per sources. Biadasz spent the past two seasons with the Commanders. Washington cut Biadasz last week.

— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) March 5, 2026

The 6’4, 316-pound Biadasz has started 84 games and played in 96 total. He was a fourth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2020 and started four games as a rookie. In 2022, Biadasz was named to the Pro Bowl after starter Jason Kelce could not participate due to playing in the Super Bowl.

This past season, Biadasz was given a 70.7 overall season grade by Pro Football Focus which was good for 11th among 40 qualifying centers. That season grade was also the best mark of Biadasz’s career. His 71.2 in run blocking was also the highest grade of his career while his pass block grade of 67.1 was the second-highest, bested by only the 68.6 he posted in 2021.

Biadasz has allowed just eight sacks in his six-year career, although seven of them have come in the past three seasons. Still, he’s allowed zero hits (quarterback taking a hit after a throw is released) over the past two seasons which is an obvious upgrade over the previous starter at center for the Chargers.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...4/chargers-hosting-former-was-c-tyler-biadasz

 

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Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Tre' Harris #9 of the Los Angeles Chargers walks off the field during halftime of an AFC wild card playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning, Chargers fans!

You know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:​

What do the releases of Will Dissly and Mekhi Becton mean for the Chargers? (Chargers.com)

The Chargers released a trio of players on Wednesday (Chargers.com)

Should the Chargers be monitoring the free agency of wideout Mike Evans? (Chargers Wire)

The Chargers now have the most cap space in the NFL after a trio of cuts on Wednesday (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:​

Ben Solak asks nine burning questions about this year’s free agency period (ESPN)

The Chiefs traded cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams (ESPN)

What are the asking prices for these 10 offensive free agents? (CBS Sports)

10 free agents that could end up making more money this offseason than you expected (NFL.com)

The Falcons plan to release wide receiver Darnell Mooney (Pro Football Talk)

One NFL free agent that every each of the 32 teams should sign (Sports Illustrated)

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...228/chargers-daily-links-thursday-open-thread

 

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Chargers Daily Links: Friday Open Thread

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 9: Chris Rodriguez Jr. #36 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Tyler Biadasz #63 during the NFL 2025 game against the Detroit Lions at Northwest Stadium on November 9, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning, Chargers fans!

You know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:​

Five takeaways on why ESPN’s Jordan Reid believes the Chargers could take Kadyn Proctor in this year’s first round (Chargers.com)

What is the Chargers’ best-case scenario for this year’s draft? (Chargers.com)

Six tight ends the Chargers could sign this offseason (Chargers Wire)

The Chargers saved enough money on center that they could feasibly re-sign Zion Johnson if they choose to (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:​

The Rams re-signed safety Kamren Curl to a three-year, $36 million deal (ESPN)

The Bills traded wide receiver D.J. Moore to the Bill in exchange for a second-round pick (ESPN)

Winners and losers from the NFL’s franchise tag deadline (CBS Sports)

Grading every trade that’s occurred so far this offseason (NFL.com)

The Bears released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (Pro Football Talk)

Check out the five best landing spots for free agent tight end David Njoku (Sports Illustrated)

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...63229/chargers-daily-links-friday-open-thread

 

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Chargers sign C Tyler Biadasz to 3-year, $30 million deal

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 30: Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz (63) in the trenches during the Denver Broncos game versus the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on November 30, 2025, in Landover, MD. (Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Chargers were not willing to wait until the start of free agency to fill one of the team’s biggest holes on the roster.

Early Friday morning, NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news of the Bolts signing former Washington and Dallas center Tyler Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million deal. Biadasz was in Los Angeles on Thursday for a visit with the team and it looks as if things went so well the Chargers reused to wait much longer before putting pen to paper.

The #Chargers make a splash before free agency, agreeing to terms with C Tyler Biadasz on a 3-year deal worth $30M, per The Insiders.

Biadasz was cut by the #Commanders after being set to make $8.3M. Now he lands in LA with a raise in a deal done by @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/EBZs8M6YVl

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2026

Biadasz is a former fourth-round pick of the Cowboys from the 2020 draft out of Wisconsin. He was a Rimington Award winner as the nation’s best center following his senior season and has a Pro Bowl nod to his name from the 2022 campaign. Biadasz posted a career-high 70.7 overall season grade from Pro Football Focus from the 2025 season, including a 71.2 run block grade that was also the highest single-season mark of his career.

This move obviously takes the Chargers out of the Tyler Linderbaum sweepstakes, along with the shot at adding Connor McGovern’s services, the latter of which was reported to have quite the market this free offseason. It’s never been Joe Hortiz’s strategy to spend a lot of cash on massive signings, so that likely was the deciding factor in them pivoting to a more cost-effective option.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...ign-c-tyler-biadasz-to-3-year-30-million-deal

 

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Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Khalil Mack #52 and Teair Tart #90 of the Los Angeles Chargers react during the third quarter of an AFC wild card playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning, Chargers fans!

You know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:​

Catch with all the mocks with the Chargers Mock Draft Tracker 6.0 (Chargers.com)

Here’s how Joe Hortiz and the front office are preparing for free agency (Chargers.com)

Tom Telesco discussed how he would try and address the offensive line position for the Chargers (Chargers Wire)

Should Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar be a free-agent target for the Chargers? (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:​

The Colts are placing the rarely-used transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones (ESPN)

The Bengals did not tag Trey Hendrickson as he will leave Cincinnati and sign elsewhere in free agency (ESPN)

How did the top 25 prospects in this year’s draft class perform at the NFL Combine? (CBS Sports)

Charles Davis posted a new first-round mock draft (NFL.com)

Connor McGovern does not expect to re-sign with the Bills (Pro Football Talk)

The Giants are planning to release defensive captain and linebacker Bobby Okereke (Sports Illustrated)

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...27/chargers-daily-links-wednesday-open-thread

 

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Chargers plan to release OG Mekhi Becton

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Mekhi Becton #73 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL wild card playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

In some notable yet unsurprising news, the Chargers are reportedly set to release offensive guard Mekhi Becton in the coming days, per ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. Becton signed with the Chargers this past offseason after winning a Super Bowl with the Eagles but severely underwhelmed in his lone year out in Los Angeles.

The Chargers plan to release guard Mekhi Becton in the coming days, per source. The move saves Los Angeles $9.7 million on the cap. pic.twitter.com/8BxMHJkkfj

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 4, 2026

Becton missed three games in 2025 while also missing time throughout the other 14 he suited up for. Per Pro Football Focus, he finished the regular season as 79th-ranked offensive guard in the league among 81 qualifying players with an overall season grade of 35.7. For context, a 60.0 is considered “average” by PFF.

His 34.3 as a run-blocker was graded the worst among those 81 players and his pass block grade wasn’t much better at 45.2 which ranked 72nd.

When Becton was initially signed, it was on a cheaper deal than expected which was received as a positive given that he was bringing his championship experience to the team, regardless of how much he played an individual role in hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. But whether it was the lack of consistency from the players around, or that Greg Roman’s system was truly not ideal for Becton, the massive guard just never found his footing alongside some pesky negative injury luck.

The move save the Chargers upwards of $9.7 million in cap space.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...3250/chargers-plan-to-release-og-mekhi-becton

 

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Chargers sign Khalil Mack to 1-year extension

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 11: Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs around the edge during an NFL wild card playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Veteran Khalil Mack did not wait all that long before making the decision to forego retirement for another year in hopes of chasing a championship with the Chargers. On Saturday evening, the news broke that the Bolts are signing Mack to a one-year extension for a fully-guaranteed $18 million. That number matches the one-year extension he signed a year ago.

return of the mack (2026) pic.twitter.com/1LhpEr7Uo9

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) March 8, 2026

Even at his advanced age, Mack has been a difference-maker in all areas of the game despite a low sack total over the past two seasons. In 2023, he posted a career-high 17 sacks to go with 21 tackles for loss. He’s followed that with just 11.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss over the last two years combined. Despite the low production as a pass rusher, Mack has still been very stout in stopping the run, finishing with the 8th-best run defense grade in that area by Pro Football Focus in 2025 (80.6).

At this point in his career, Mack is a borderline starter as far as his snaps played over the past two seasons. He has been on the field for 1,146 snaps the past two seasons combined compared to at least 921 in both 2022 and 2023. The 2025 saw him miss a chunk of time with an arm injury, but he played in 16 games the previous year and still managed only 668 snaps.

If this contract shows anything, it’s that the Chargers believe Mack is THAT valuable to the locker room, regardless of his lack of production that shows up in the box score.

Welcome back, 52!

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...chargers-sign-khalil-mack-to-1-year-extension

 

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Chargers sign FB Alec Ingold to 2-year, $7.5 million deal

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: Alec Ingold #30 of the Miami Dolphins in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, United States. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Chargers continue to add new starters that won’t affect the compensatory pick formula.

After the team nabbed center Tyler Biadasz who was released by Washington in late February, the Bolts are now adding former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold who was recent released by Miami. The Chargers are giving Ingold a two-year, $7.5 million deal that makes him one of the highest-paid fullbacks in the league.

Veteran fullback Alec Ingold is signing a two-year, $7.5 million deal with the Chargers, sources tell The Insiders.

Ingold gets $3.9M in Year 1 and his $3.75M APY puts him in a tie as the NFL’s highest-paid fullback on a deal negotiated by @KyleStrongin of @RangeSportsRMP. pic.twitter.com/so7vz3Ggoi

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026

Ingold spent his first three NFL seasons with the Raiders after going undrafted out of Wisconsin in 2019. He’s been with the Dolphins the previous four seasons where he earned a nod to the Pro Bowl in 2023. In his seven-year career, Ingold has recorded 611 receiving yards on 75 receptions with four touchdowns. He also has 56 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

It’s likely a move like this means Scott Matlock’s time has come as the team’s starting fullback. Now that the offense is switching from a power run game to a wide zone scheme, the Chargers need a lead blocker with the athleticism to get out into space and block on the run.

Once the news broke that Ingold was released, this signing seemed inevitable. With another new starter signed for the offense, the group that will play around Justin Herbert in 2026 is beginning to become more and more clear.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...ign-fb-alec-ingold-to-2-year-7-5-million-deal