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What is the Chargers' most improved position? NFL insider weighs in
TL;DR
The Chargers have made significant improvements at the center position this offseason, with the addition of Tyler Biadasz and draft pick Jake Slaughter. This change aims to enhance protection for quarterback Justin Herbert, who faced numerous sacks last season.
Key points
- Chargers have transformed their center position this offseason
- Tyler Biadasz signed to replace retired Bradley Bozeman
- Jake Slaughter drafted as a potential starting left guard
- Bozeman ranked low in pass block win rate last season
- Herbert was sacked 54 times in 2025 due to line struggles
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The Chargers have undergone quite the transformation this offseason, but nowhere is the change more dramatic than at the center.
ESPN's Kris Rhim identified center as the most improved position after the roster rebuild.
Bradley Bozeman ranked 30th out of 31 qualifying NFL centers in pass block win rate last season (92.5%). After Bozeman's retirement, the Chargers signed former Commanders center Tyler Biadasz (94.5%), who ranked 15th in pass block win rate in 2025. Then L.A. used a second-round pick on Florida's Jake Slaughter, with Harbaugh calling him the "top center in the draft." In Year 1, Slaughter will likely be the team's starting left guard, where the Chargers also need help after a weak performance in 2025.
Bozeman's struggles contributed significantly to quarterback Justin Herbert being sacked 54 times in 2025. Following the season's end, he officially retired, leaving a gaping hole and a major opportunity for improvement.
LA. didn't wait long to address the vacancy, securing former Commanders center Tyler Biadasz on a three-year deal. Biadasz brings a floor-raising veteran presence that the Bolts haven't had since Corey Linsley.
While Biadasz solidified the center spot, the Chargers doubled down by using a second-round pick on Florida's Jake Slaughter. Head coach Jim Harbaugh was vocal about the pick, calling Slaughter their "top center in the draft."
In Year 1, Slaughter will compete for the starting left guard spot. This addressed another massive need following a season in which the team's guard play was just as weak. He could, however, play center in a pinch, and he might be the center of the future once Biadasz hangs up the cleats.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: What is the Chargers' most improved position? NFL insider weighs in
Q&A
Who is the Chargers' new center for the upcoming season?
The Chargers signed Tyler Biadasz as their new center after Bradley Bozeman's retirement.
What impact did Bradley Bozeman have on the Chargers' offensive line?
Bradley Bozeman's struggles contributed to quarterback Justin Herbert being sacked 54 times in 2025.
Why is the center position considered the most improved for the Chargers?
The center position is viewed as the most improved due to the addition of Biadasz and the drafting of Jake Slaughter, addressing previous performance issues.