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Chargers Eye $58M Deal for EDGE Star
1 Feb
Summary
- Chargers possess significant cap space for free agency.
- Odafe Oweh is projected to receive a three-year, $57.9 million contract.
- The team faces crucial decisions on several EDGE rushers.
As the 2026 off-season begins, the Los Angeles Chargers are evaluating their roster, particularly their EDGE rushers. With a substantial $84.2 million in effective cap space, the team is well-positioned to make significant moves. Projections from PFF suggest that Odafe Oweh could command a three-year contract valued at $57.9 million, averaging $19.3 million annually.
This potential deal for Oweh, acquired earlier in the season, represents a key decision for the Chargers' new defensive coordinator, Chris O'Leary, and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. The team also faces contract considerations for their sack leader, Tuli Tuipolotu, and veteran Khalil Mack, who may be seeking a championship run elsewhere.
Furthermore, the Chargers are likely looking to move on from Bud Dupree, whose performance has declined significantly, marked by a low pass-rush win rate. The team's substantial cap space, potentially increasing with player cuts, makes retaining key talent like Oweh a strategic priority for Harbaugh's rebuilding efforts.
