NFL free agency has been going for about a week now, and we’re keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2022 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year began March 16 at 4 p.m. ET, which means free-agent signings can be made official after that. The first round of the 2022 NFL draft begins April 28 on ESPN.
The Chargers entered free agency with a star quarterback in Justin Herbert, who was named to the Pro Bowl in his second season after throwing for 5,014 yards and 38 touchdown passes in 2021. And they were able to take care of a big offseason priority by re-signing receiver Mike Williams, who agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract, with $40 million guaranteed and $28 million in the first year of the deal after having a career year in 2021.
The Chargers are also making moves to bolster their defense, as they acquired pass rusher Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears to provide pass-rush help to Pro Bowl Joey Bosa to combat an AFC West that’s gotten even tougher with the Denver Broncos trading for Russell Wilson.
They were also looking for a right tackle, a guard and possibly a cornerback, along with some big guys on the defensive line to shore up a rush defense that was among the NFL’s worst.
Here’s a breakdown of every 2022 NFL free-agent signing by the Los Angeles Chargers, and how each will impact the upcoming season:
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