1 pending free agent Chargers should target: AFC South Edition

Chargers Wire’s Gavino Borquez lists one pending free agent from each team in the AFC South that the Los Angeles Chargers could target.

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to enter free agency with the most salary cap available since Tom Telesco took over as general manager in 2013.

Even though the franchise has some in-house players that will need to get paid, there’s a great chance that Telesco and company will be aggressive in signing other soon-to-be free agents to bolster an already talented roster, with the hopes of making a quick turnaround after finishing 5-11 in 2019.

With that being said, we are going to list one pending free agent from each team in the NFL that could be a realistic target for L.A. Next up is the AFC South.

Indianapolis Colts – OT Anthony Castonzo

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Improving the trenches this offseason is an absolute must. Both tackle positions could be upgraded, not just the right tackle spot, because Russell Okung might be a cap casualty when considering his medical and injury history. If the Chargers were to let go of Okung, finding a proven left tackle sits atop of the to-do list.

Castonzo, 31, has manned the left tackle position for the Colts for years now, where he’s been the model of consistency and durability. Castonzo ranked seventh out of 101 qualifying tackles in 2019, per Pro Football Focus. After proving to be one of the more dominant tackles in the league, Castonzo could require a hefty paycheck, but it would be money well spent.

Colts Wire predicted his next contract could be for two years worth $35 million with $26.25 million guaranteed.