Spencer Schultz

2 weeks ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Spencer Schultz

The tight end has been a position of weakness for the Chargers over the last few years. It was a major need entering the offseason, and the front office tried its best to rectify it. They signed veteran Tyler Conklin in free agency before the selection of Oronde Gadsden II in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. It gives the Chargers several options at tight end now, which will still be led by Will Dissly. Dissly occupied the final spot on PFF's list of the top-32 tight ends in the NFL.

2 weeks ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Spencer Schultz

Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey exceeded expectations in his impressive 2024 rookie campaign. Now, the expectation is that he continues to ascend to the next level. Pro Football Focus ranked the top 32 wideouts in the NFL heading into 2025, and McConkey found himself ranked 22nd. PFF's Trevor Sikkema had nothing but praise for the former Georgia product, who was the 34th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

2 weeks ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Spencer Schultz

The Chargers' running game was filled with inconsistencies throughout the 2024 campaign. J.K. Dobbins showed flashes, but injuries plagued him once again. The front office reinforced the position significantly this offseason, which began with the signing of veteran Najee Harris. While he hasn't lived up to the billing of a former first-rounder, Harris has recorded 1,000+ rushing yards in each of his first four NFL seasons.

2 weeks ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Spencer Schultz

The Chargers are on the upward trajectory in terms of the direction of the organization. Jim Harbaugh came in and established a sound culture within the team last season. Most importantly, though, the Chargers have the most valuable position in all of sports figured out. That is, the quarterback role. Justin Herbert is a primary reason that Los Angeles should be competitive for the next handful of years.

3 weeks ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Spencer Schultz

The Chargers failed to address the wideout position much at all in free agency. They whiffed on a few major targets via the trade market and the early portions of free agency. That made it evident that the front office would pursue the position heavily in the 2025 NFL Draft. Tre Harris was taken in the second round, and he'll be expected to step in with a significant role right away. Tyler Dragon of USA Today picked Harris as the Chargers' breakout rookie in 2025.