{"id":858114,"date":"2026-04-07T03:55:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T03:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/858114\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T03:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T03:55:16","slug":"chargers-named-landing-spot-for-3-time-pro-bowler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/858114\/","title":{"rendered":"Chargers named landing spot for 3-time Pro Bowler"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>‘ offseason has baffled the fan base, with the franchise having funds to spend, but so far, choosing not to go and get key difference-makers.<\/p>\n

Well, that might change now.<\/p>\n

With reports that New York Giants<\/a> defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade due to a failure to agree to a long-term deal, it now appears Lawrence wants a change of scenery.<\/p>\n

Either that, or he wants to push these negotiations into overdrive.<\/p>\n

Either way, there will be a market for him, and\u00a0Sports Illustrated’s Mike Kadlick has named the Chargers as a potential landing spot.<\/p>\n

\u201cBolstered with the likes of Teair Tart, Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack off the edge, Los Angeles\u2019s front seven could still use some beef in the middle,\u201d Kadlick wrote<\/a>. \u201cAfter the departure of coordinator Jesse Minter to Baltimore, the Chargers will turn to Chris O’Leary to call their defense in 2026\u2014and while they did sign NT Dalvin Tomlinson to a modest one-year, $6.2 million deal last month, Lawrence would bring a true, game-changing presence to the spine of their defensive line.\u201d<\/p>\n

More:\u00a0Analyst details why Lamar Jackson offseason attendance is huge for Ravens<\/a><\/p>\n

Is defense what L.A. needs?<\/p>\n

It’s not a pressing need, no, but when a player like Lawrence potentially becomes available, you do what you can to get him through the doors.<\/p>\n

Yes, the offense for Justin Herbert needs more, with his offensive line and skill-positions needing reinforcements, but Dexter along that defensive line will give the Chargers some serious quarterback-hunting juice.<\/p>\n

The exact price is unknown, but it won’t be cheap.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Chargers have the cap space for a move of this magnitude, so time will tell if the AFC West franchise sees this as a viable option.<\/p>\n

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