The Chargers came into the offseason needing to make improvements at the interior of their offensive line, which played a big role in quarterback Justin Herbert getting sacked a whopping 54 times last season.
Going back to 2024, Herbert has been sacked 95 times in 33 games.
That is simply not sustainable.
By adding a new center and four new guards in free agency andthe 2026 NFL Draft, they are hopeful they have made the necessary improvements.
As for the rest of their offense, here is a look at where things stand with their depth chart:
Reserves:Trey Lance, DJ Uiagalelei
The skinny:The Chargers re-signed Lance as Herbert’s backup, with Uiagalelei in line to be QB3 if the club decides to keep three quarterbacks. If not, Uiagalelei is a candidate for the practice squad, where he spent last season. Despite all the sacks the Chargers have allowed over the last two seasons, Herbert has missed just one game. He’s as tough as they come, and the Chargers hope that durability holds up. If not, they feel good about Lance stepping in, at least short term.
Bottom line:Herbert remains one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks and by staying status quo at this spot, the Chargers are signaling a confidence level in Lance to provide steady play if called upon and the development prospects of Uiagalelei.
Reserves:Kimani Vidal, Keaton Mitchell, Jaret Patterson, Amar Johnson, Gregory Desrosiers
The skinny:Hampton’s rookie season was limited by an ankle injury, but when he was on the field, he flashed by averaging 4.4 yards on his 124 carries. If he can stay healthy, he’s in line for a big sophomore season. The Chargers added Mitchell in free agency, thanks in large part to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel pounding the table for him. And don’t sleep on Vidal, who had 643 yards on 155 carries.
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