The LA Chargers have demonstrated their commitment to ongoing roster improvement, despite the NFL world winding down in the summer. Just recently, the Chargers made a surprising move by adding former Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round pick Alex Leatherwood to vie for a spot on the roster.
With Corey Linsley’s retirement set to be confirmed, the Chargers will have three additional roster spots available for training camp, allowing them to introduce more competition for crucial positions.
The offensive line remains a pivotal area, even as the Chargers keep bringing in new players late in the summer. Depth on the offensive line is essential, and given the Chargers’ active approach this offseason, the team can’t have enough players with ties to the coaching staff and front office.
An offensive lineman with connections to the Chargers, Andrew Stueber, has recently become available in the free agent market. Stueber played under Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, a relationship that may earn him a chance to compete for a roster spot this summer.
The Patriots have informed OL Andrew Stueber of their plans to waive him.
Stueber, of Darien, Conn., was a seventh-round pick in 2022 out of Michigan.
He was vying for a backup spot on the line this year.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 3, 2024
Chargers potentially eyeing Andrew Stueber as a new free-agent addition
To present Stueber as a significant signing that would unquestionably enhance the Chargers’ offensive line depth would be misleading. Stueber, a seventh-round pick who is yet to take a snap in the NFL, would not bring immediate impact. His potential signing would be more of a speculative move.
However, the potential addition of Stueber holds some logic for the Chargers due to his association with Harbaugh. General manager Joe Hortiz has emphasized the importance of such connections in the team-building process. With former Baltimore Ravens players in the mix and recent draft picks from Michigan on the roster, Stueber stands a decent chance of joining the Chargers.
Despite lacking NFL game footage, Stueber played a significant role on the Michigan offensive line and was considered one of the top tackles in the Big 10 during his tenure under Harbaugh. Additionally, his ability to play at guard adds value and could strengthen his case for a roster spot with the Chargers.
During his college days, Stueber praised the team chemistry fostered by Harbaugh, highlighting a close-knit environment with the Wolverines. Harbaugh aims to replicate this atmosphere with the Chargers, and bringing in a player who has experienced it firsthand could benefit the team’s cohesion.
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