{"id":158466,"date":"2025-06-25T22:40:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T22:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/158466\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T22:40:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T22:40:14","slug":"chargers-projected-to-cut-trey-pipkins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/158466\/","title":{"rendered":"Chargers Projected to Cut Trey Pipkins"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Chargers revamped their offensive line, and veteran Trey Pipkins could be the odd man out as we approach training camp. Signed to a three-year, $21.75 million deal, the veteran enters the final year of his deal carrying a $9.25 million cap hit. This is a lot of money for a backup, and he doesn\u2019t have a clear path to playing time. While he has the versatility to play tackle and guard, Los Angeles has one of the best offensive lines in the league<\/a>, and no questions along the offensive line.<\/p>\n

Because of this,\u00a0 Bleacher Report\u2019s\u00a0Alex Kay<\/a> believes the Chargers will cut Trey Pipkins in the coming months. Citing his high cap number and his relatively poor 2024, it\u2019s safe to assume Pipkins will not make the Week 1 roster unless injury strikes. However, he should be able to find work away from Los Angeles. There aren\u2019t enough good offensive linemen to go around, and the following three teams could sign the veteran if Los Angeles releases him.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy releasing him, the Chargers would save $6.75 million against the cap and take on just $2.5 million in dead money,\u201d Kay writes. \u201cFor a team currently working with a shade under $28 million in available space, the extra finances and roster spot should have more allure than an underperforming backup.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ChargersSep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt (76), offensive tackle Trey Pipkins III (79), and center Bradley Bozeman (75) line up against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
\nChargers Could Cut Trey Pipkins \u2013 New Suitors Likely
\nPossible Fits
\nNew England Patriots<\/p>\n

The New England Patriots had the league\u2019s worst offensive line last year and must do something to improve life for franchise quarterback Drake Maye<\/a>. While they addressed the tackle position with Morgan Moses and first-round pick Will Campbell<\/a>, they still have work to do at left guard. Veteran Cole Strange is the frontrunner for the job, but he\u2019s never lived up to his first-round draft capital and hasn\u2019t played for most of the past year and a half. If the Chargers cut him, Trey Pipkins could compete for the starting guard job while providing invaluable depth at both tackle positions.<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line is in a bit of disarray. While they retained right guard Trey Smith, they needed to trade veteran Joe Thuney<\/a> to clear enough money to keep him around. Now set to watch second-round tackle Kingsley Suamataia<\/a> compete for the left guard spot, Trey Pipkins could provide some competition if the Chargers release him. Much like his potential fit with the Patriots, he\u2019ll primarily fight for guard but could provide backup for a precarious tackle situation.<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

The Seattle Seahawks will live and die with Sam Darnold this year<\/a>, which means they must fix the offensive line. Darnold played well in a controlled environment last year, but his time in New York and Carolina shows he can\u2019t succeed with a poor supporting cast. Seattle needs offensive line upgrades at most positions, and Trey Pipkins should be able to emerge from the depth chart and earn a starting spot. He\u2019s no All-Pro, but he will make life easier for Darnold.<\/p>\n

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