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Chargers Eye Free Agent Fixes During Bye Week
20 Nov
Summary
- Chargers consider free agents Nick Gates, Carl Davis Jr., and Eric Kendricks.
- Offensive line struggles may lead to signing versatile Nick Gates.
- Veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks is a potential returnee for the defense.
The Los Angeles Chargers are using their bye week to assess potential free agent acquisitions following a disappointing 12 weeks of the NFL season. Facing continued turmoil on the offensive line, the team is considering signing Nick Gates, a player with experience across multiple interior line positions. His blocking grades, even in limited snaps, would rank highly among current Chargers linemen.
Defensively, the Chargers aim to address their run defense issues, which were evident in a recent game. The addition of veteran interior defensive lineman Carl Davis Jr. is being explored. Davis Jr., a former third-round pick, offers experience and solid PFF grades in rush defense and tackling.
The most notable free agent target is linebacker Eric Kendricks. Having previously played for the Chargers in 2023, Kendricks declined a practice squad offer from the Ravens, seeking a spot on a 53-man roster. Given the Chargers' struggles at linebacker, Kendricks could offer a familiar and experienced presence to the defense.
