Just In: Los Angeles Chargers Secure Talented TE to Big $14 Million Deal
The Los Angeles Chargers have started taking significant steps to enhance their roster with the onset of free agency. While some teams grabbed attention by acquiring top talent in various positions, the Chargers have maintained a relatively low profile during this time.
Nevertheless, Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers’ management team are not idle; they are actively working behind the scenes to bolster their team despite their competitors’ efforts to improve.
They have initiated efforts to recruit underrated players whom they believe can elevate the team to become a formidable competitor in the AFC West, where the Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, reign. The Los Angeles Chargers have successfully acquired Will Dissly from the Seattle Seahawks on a favorable contract.
Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report was the first to report the news of Will Dissly’s departure from the Seattle Seahawks to join Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers, crossing conferences for this new opportunity.
BREAKING: Free agent TE Will Dissly plans to sign with the #Chargers on a 3-year, $14M deal with $10M fully guaranteed, sources tell @BleacherReport.
Dissly caught 13 TDs in six seasons with the #Seahawks. pic.twitter.com/3wiMK4cyEf
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 11, 2024
Dissly may not be on the same level as standout NFL tight ends like Travis Kelce and George Kittle, as he hasn’t put up impressive numbers over his six-year NFL career with just 1421 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. Nevertheless, he has been a dependable target in Pete Carroll’s offense, and given the right opportunities, he could potentially reach around 500 receiving yards with a skilled quarterback like Justin Herbert throwing to him.
While the Los Angeles Chargers aim to win games, the salary cap constraints may force them to part ways with one of their star defenders to the Detroit Lions, as reported by Ricardo Sandoval of Charger Report. This move is necessary to free up cap space for Jim Harbaugh’s rebuilding plans. The team is likely considering trading either Khalil Mack or Joey Bosa, both highly effective pass rushers for the Chargers, as keeping both would require significant sacrifices elsewhere on the roster. Therefore, one of them might be put on the trade market to address the salary cap issues.
