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Chargers sign 4th-round pick Travis Burke to rookie contract
TL;DR
The Chargers have signed fourth-round pick Travis Burke to a four-year, $5.5 million rookie contract, which includes a $1.1 million signing bonus. Burke was a key target for the team leading up to the draft and will compete for the swing tackle position.
Key points
- Chargers sign Travis Burke to rookie contract
- Contract worth four years and $5.5 million
- Includes a signing bonus of $1.1 million
- Burke was a top target for the Chargers pre-draft
- Competing with Trey Pipkins for swing tackle position
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BOCA RATON, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Memphis Tigers offensive lineman Travis Burke (78) protects the pocket during the game between the Memphis Tigers and the Florida Atlantic Owls on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Racon, FL. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Chargers are making fourth-round selection Travis Burke their first 2026 draft pick to sign their rookie contract. Per Sports Illustrated’s Justin Melo, Burke is signing his four-year, $5.5 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1.1 million.
Burke was squarely in the sights of the Bolts from seemingly early in the process. He was one of the team’s reported Top-30 visits in the weeks leading up to the draft and ultimately was able to capitalize on his fast rise up draft boards before being taken early on day three.
The Chargers are obviously getting back both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt to begin the season, but Burke immediately provides competition at swing tackle with veteran Trey Pipkins. There’s been talk about the Chargers simply cutting Pipkins this offseason, but they’d save nothing by cutting him pre-June 1st and only save $575,000 by cutting him after that date.
I believe it’s safe to say that Burke and Pipkins will compete all summer long to see which one gets the honor of holding down that swing tackle spot.
Q&A
What is the value of Travis Burke's rookie contract with the Chargers?
Travis Burke's rookie contract with the Chargers is worth four years and $5.5 million, including a $1.1 million signing bonus.
How did Travis Burke perform leading up to the NFL draft?
Travis Burke was a highly regarded prospect, making the Chargers' Top-30 visits and rising up draft boards before being selected in the fourth round.
Who will Travis Burke compete with for the swing tackle position on the Chargers?
Travis Burke will compete for the swing tackle position with veteran Trey Pipkins as the Chargers prepare for the season.