2024 season: 11-6, second in the West AFC, lost against Texans in the Wild Round
Preview: The first season of Jim Harbaugh with the loads was undoubtedly a success, even if it ended in the same way as he still seems.
The loads have made the playoffs for the second time in the last three seasons, but have been rolled in the first round by Houston. The team has not won an eliminatory match since the 2018 campaign.
Although the finish was not great, the charges are in a very good place during the offseason with many resources available to make it go back. Justin Herbert is a high-level quarter of the league which launched only three interceptions all season. Another real reliable target or two is just missing to take the next step. If the loads can put the right pieces around him and sign a few key players on both sides of the ball, there is no reason that this team will not be back in the playoff hunting next fall.
Key -free agents
RB JK Dobbins
Wr DJ Chark
Te Hayden Hurst
From Khalil Mack
Who is in / out: The charges should find a way to reach a new agreement with Khalil Mack, and there is a very simple way for them to do so. He has been their most reliable rusher of pass for years, and there is no reason to let him go when they have the money to even conclude a short -term agreement with him.
Loads should also re-sign Dobbins. He achieved a career summit of 905 yards and nine affected in just 13 games before he was injured. If it is in good health, it is their best option to run back – and it is worth giving it another chance in a short case.
Key needs for free agent
Wide receiver
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Why the holes? Herbert needs reliable objectives, so landing either a veteran recipient, or a tight end – or both – in a free agency would be enormous for the offensive of the. Ladd McConkey was by far the best receiver of the loaders, and Quentin Johnston had his moments. But that was almost everything. Loads also need a reliable tight end, so they don’t have to divide time between Will Dissly and Stone Smartt.
The charges will have the possibility of meeting these two needs in the project, but adding at least one option for Herbert in a free agency can go very far.
Do they have the money?
Yes. Loads are offset with almost $ 65 million in the ceiling spacewhich is the fifth largest number of the league.
Notable projected sections
By Joey Bosa
Ol Trey Pipkins III
Why they might have left: Bosa and chargeers should divide this off -season.
Bosa has greatly struggled to stay on the ground in the past three seasons, and he had only stalled in total and five bags in 2024. The young man of 30 years looked very average when he was on the ground. The separation with Bosa This offseason would release more than $ 25 million into the ceiling space, which could undoubtedly be used elsewhere on the defensive.
As for Pipkins, he had trouble last season after moving to keep himself when the recruit Joe Alt took over in Tackle. If the loads have cut this offseason, they will release nearly $ 7 million into space.
Draft choice
1st round: n ° 22
2nd round: n ° 55
3rd round: n ° 86
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Good draft adjustment
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Loads could use a wide receiver to give Herbert more options, and Golden had a very impressive year with the Longhorns in the middle of their race in the university football playoffs. It is incredibly fast and has accumulated nine affected with 987 yards. Golden is a big playmaker who can intervene right away and help Herbert and the charge offensive finally on the bump.
Find a new starting ball carrier
JK Dobbins was one of the best stories of this year returning from another major injury, but he never reached 200 races during a season and between 2025 as a free agent without restriction. Los Angeles will want to continue to execute the ball, so contact RB will be an absolute priority this off -season. Whoever becomes the next advance of the loaders will be a fantastic difference manufacturer. —Dalton del don
