The Los Angeles Chargers already look much, much different in 2024.
The most new-look team heading into 2024 will likely be the Los Angeles Chargers. Since the club appointed Jim Harbaugh as head coach, the team has parted ways with offensive stalwarts, Keenan Allen (trade with Bears), Mike Williams (released), and Austin Ekeler (signed with Commanders).
In ESPN’s latest 2024 NFL mock draft, after the Arizona Cardinals trade out of pick number four, the Chargers will be adding some much-needed fire power on the offensive side of the ball for franchise signal caller, Justin Herbert. According to NFL Draft analyst, Matt Miller, Jim Harbaugh and co. will be selecting Ohio State wideout, Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fifth overall pick in next month’s draft.
“Besides the Bears’ selection of Caleb Williams at No. 1, this is the easiest pick in the draft. Harrison is No. 2 overall on my board and is on par with greats like A.J. Green and Larry Fitzgerald as a prospect. He is explosive, has expert-level route running traits and displays body control few 6-foot-3 receivers possess. And in this spot, Harrison would have All-Pro potential right out of the gate thanks to quarterback Justin Herbert being on roster. He caught 155 balls for 31 touchdowns in three years at Ohio State and is as polished as they come at wide receiver. With Keenan Allen traded and Mike Williams cut, the door is wide open for a WR1 to enter and dominate.”
Los Angeles Chargers Look Ahead to Future Under Jim Harbaugh
Following an injury-riddled 2023 season, the Los Angeles Chargers are ready for a new era. Brandon Stanley was dismissed on ‘Black Monday’ on the day after the end of the NFL’s 2023 regular season. Just weeks after winning a National Championship with the Michigan Wolverines, Jim Harbaugh left Ann Arbor for ‘The City of Angels’ in Los Angeles. Harbaugh brought over Jesse Minter from Michigan to man the defense while hiring Kellen Moore to be the club’s new offensive coordinator.
With the coaching staff set, the Chargers quickly turned their focus to opening up some cap room. The club decided to part ways with several of their top playmakers on the offensive side of the ball in the form of Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Austin Ekeler, and Gerald Everett.
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