Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Preview: Key Offensive Line Upgrades

The Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for the 2026 NFL season following a promising 2025 campaign that ended with an 11-6 record and a playoff appearance. However, their postseason hopes were dashed with a loss to the New England Patriots in the wild-card round.

For the upcoming season, the Chargers are expected to see the return of key players Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, who will enhance the offensive line. Tyler Biadasz has also been added to address the center position, which was a weakness last year. His performance in 2025, with a PFF grade of 70.8, positions him as a significant upgrade over the previous center.

In addition to the offensive line improvements, the Chargers will also be adjusting their defensive strategy with Chris O’Leary stepping in as the new defensive coordinator. The team faces challenges with the departure of key players and the transition in coaching, but there is cautious optimism for the 2026 season.