Bosa’s departure from Los Angeles was expected, as the 30-year-old pass-rusher carried a substantial cap hit in 2025. In addition, he has been injury-prone throughout his career.
The third overall pick of the 2016 draft has failed to surpass 6.5 sacks each of the last three seasons and has missed 23 games over that span.
Bosa should have numerous teams interested in his services, including the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears.
With Khalil Mack entering free agency, the Chargers now have a clear need at edge-rusher, but the team now has over $90 million in cap space with free agency starting next week.
There is potentially another layer with this move, as Seattle Seahawks star receiver DK Metcalf requested a trade on Wednesday.
Los Angeles has been linked with the 27-year-old wideout, and according to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the interest dates back to last offseason.
It was evident last season that the Chargers were deprived of explosive playmakers on the outside. Justin Herbert was heavily reliant on rookie standout receiver Ladd McConkey.
Herbert and this offense are desperate for another difference-maker in the passing game, and Metcalf could be exactly that for Los Angeles.
There will be competition for Metcalf’s services, as rumors circulated that the Green Bay Packers had already had a trade package on the table, according to Corbin Smith of Emerald City Spectrum.
With free agency kicking off at the start of the new league year — March 12 — the Chargers can be one of the most aggressive, proactive teams on the market.
Los Angeles built the foundation and culture last season by nailing a handful of draft picks, including McConkey and Joe Alt. This offseason, it is time for Jim Harbaugh and this front office to go out and make several marquee acquisitions.
