The playoff exit highlights that the Bolts still have work to do on their roster, with quarterback Justin Herbert frequently under pressure as the team navigates a difficult run of injuries and depth issues.
Herbert was among the NFL’s most-sacked quarterbacks last season, making offensive line improvements a top offseason priority to protect the franchise passer and stabilize the unit.
The Chargers enter 2026 with substantial cap space, about $83.5 million, giving them a favorable position to pursue high-impact upgrades along the front five.
Pro Football Focus has identified interior offensive line help as a key target, with Chargers attention centering on David Edwards, a Bills guard, as a potential top landing spot thanks to his pass-blocking proficiency.
Edwards, 28, posted a career-best 75.0 PFF pass-blocking grade and has durability on his side, having started 16 or more games in six of seven seasons, a profile that would bolster a line that surrendered 456 pressures and saw Herbert dropped on 19% of his dropbacks in 2025.
The discussion around a stronger O-line comes with some encouraging roster notes, including the return of two starting tackles in 2026: Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, both expected to be ready after season-ending injuries, which should help stabilize pass protection alongside new additions.
