The Chargers are expected to lose even more young talent in free agency after news broke on Monday that they are not expected to tender defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko.
#Chargers are not expected to tender DL Breiden Fehoko, per source. Fehoko was a restricted free agent. He will now get to test the open market.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) March 13, 2023
The news came just after it was announced that they failed to reach an agreement with tight end Donald Parham Jr.
Unfortunately for the Chargers, their financial situation is likely playing a role in their inability to lock up key talent for the future. More attrition should be expected as the NFL’s free agency period moves into its second day.
Los Angeles added veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Monday, marking their first official free agent signing of the offseason. Additionally, they re-signed Trey Pipkins. But given their inflexibility with the cap, fans shouldn’t expect the team to make many more splash moves.
This is a grim reality for a team that seemed to be on the cusp of something special last season, and with an extension for franchise quarterback Justin Herbert on the horizon, the Chargers’ need to free up space to make a blockbuster deal happen will take precedent over further additions to their roster.