Beyond the interior offensive line, retaining key players on expiring contracts will be a top priority after a strong 2025 campaign, as the Bolts look to preserve their defensive momentum while addressing roster turnover.
Tuli Tuipulotu emerged as LA’s top edge rusher, leading the team in sacks and ranking sixth in the NFL. He will enter the fourth year of his rookie deal and is eligible for an extension, keeping him squarely in the Chargers’ long-term plans.
Odafe Oweh is the other notable edge rusher on an expiring contract. He totaled 7.5 sacks in his Chargers tenure, and the fifth-year veteran is credited with 10 sacks in the 2025 season, underscoring his fit as a high-end pass rusher.
Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay suggested that if the Chargers don’t retain Oweh, he would become a priority target for the Tennessee Titans under their new head coach, Robert Saleh, who values an elite pass-rushing platoon as a core component of his defense.
Oweh was acquired from Baltimore after he failed to record a sack in five games with the Ravens, but he made an impact with the Chargers, including 3 sacks and 4 tackles in the AFC wild-card round against the New England Patriots, highlighting the potential fit in a defense guided by a play-minded coordinator.
Coaching changes on the Chargers’ side—new defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary replacing Jesse Minter—along with Saleh’s anticipated play-calling approach, could factor into Oweh’s decision. As the Chargers navigate the off-season, preserving their top edge talent and shoring up the interior line will shape their competitive window in 2026.
