We’re at that time of year where the offseason rumor mill heats up. THE Chargers have a few months ahead of them to try to improve this roster to become legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
The front office will have some important roster decisions to make. With that, we’ll debate whether the Chargers should cut ties with the following players, all potential losses identified by Bleacher Report.
EDGE Joey Bosa
This is a controversial issue. Bosa established himself as one of the best Chargers defenders of all time. He’s been to four Pro Bowls, but the last of those appearances was in 2021. He’s looked like a shell of himself for three seasons now, and he’s only played in 28 games total. Bosa has combined for just 14 sacks in that span, which isn’t worth the big $135 million contract he signed in 2020.
In 14 appearances this season, the veteran has just five sacks, 13 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles. At this point, it might be best for the Chargers to move away from him. Khalil Mack is a free agent on the other side, so that’s something to keep in mind. Losing Mack and Bosa would hurt this pass rush, but regardless, edge rusher is a huge long-term need for this team at this point.
RB Gus Edwards
Edwards’ first season in Los Angeles was disappointing. After a career-best campaign in 2023, he struggled to secure a significant role. Even when JK Dobbins went down with an injury, Edwards failed to step up. It was the worst season of his career in rushing yards (365) and yards per carry (3.6). It seems like a no-brainer to move on from him this offseason, which would save the Chargers $3.1 million. Running back remains a huge need for this team, but Edwards doesn’t have much of a future in Los Angeles.
OL’s Trey Pipkins
The Chargers have done a solid job strengthening their offensive line throughout the draft. Center and right guard remain the unit’s biggest weaknesses, the latter where Pipkins resides. The Chargers would save $6.8 million by cutting, and frankly, he’s just not worth much for a contract at this point. Pipkins has been inconsistent throughout this season and the team was easily able to find his replacement for a much cheaper price via the draft or free agency. Among 135 qualifying offensive guards, Pipkins ranked 86th with a 57.8 overall grade in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus.
This article was originally published on Chargers Wire: Bleacher Report names Chargers’ 3 most likely casualties this offseason
