Chargers Reportedly Eyeing Pro Bowl TE

The team has cap space to make a splash in free agency.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:16am

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The Los Angeles Chargers have been relatively quiet in free agency this offseason, but they still have significant salary cap space to address needs on the offensive line and at wide receiver. One potential target could be a reunion between Pro Bowl tight end Mike Gesicki and new Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who previously worked together in Miami.

Why it matters

The Chargers are looking to build on a promising 2025 season and take the next step as a contender in the AFC. Adding a talented tight end like Gesicki could provide a major boost to their passing attack and help quarterback Justin Herbert take another leap forward.

The details

The Chargers currently have $48 million in available salary cap space, giving them the flexibility to be active in free agency. Tight end is considered one of the team's top needs, and a reunion between Gesicki and McDaniel could make sense, as the two had success together in Miami when McDaniel was the Dolphins' head coach.

  • The 2026 NFL free agency period began on March 15.

The players

Los Angeles Chargers

An NFL team based in Los Angeles, California that plays in the AFC West division.

Mike Gesicki

A Pro Bowl tight end who previously played for the Miami Dolphins.

Mike McDaniel

The offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, who previously served as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

Justin Herbert

The starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers.

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What’s next

The Chargers will need to determine if Gesicki is a good fit for their offense and if the price tag aligns with their salary cap situation. The NFL Draft in late April will also be an opportunity for the team to address other needs on the roster.

The takeaway

The Chargers have the resources to be active in free agency, and a reunion between Gesicki and McDaniel could provide a significant boost to their passing attack as they look to take the next step as a contender in the AFC.