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Where does Los Angeles stand at LB?

Where does Los Angeles stand at LB?

Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

  • Eric Kendricks
  • Kenneth Murray
  • Nick Niemann
  • Amen Ogbongmebiga
  • Tyreek Maddox-Williams
  • Damon Lloyd

The Chargers signed Kendricks, who spent the first eight years of his career with the Vikings. He will slide in immediately as a starting off-ball linebacker. Kendricks has defended the run well throughout his career, which Los Angeles needs in the middle of their defense.

Murray, the former first-round pick, is entering the final year of his rookie deal after the Chargers chose not to exercise his fifth-year option. Murray is a player who has struggled to live up to his draft status so far, which is why the Bolts chose to sign a player proven like Kendricks to help the room.

This past season, Niemann and Ogbongmebiga combined for nine total tackles and 22 defensive snaps. The two were key special teamers, a role they will predominantly hold again next season.

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