The Los Angeles Chargers offensive line underperformed in 2023, allowing the 17th-most hurries, the 12th-most hits, the 15th-most pressures, the 21st-highest pressure percentage, and the 13th-most sacks in the league.
Part of their offensive line struggles was because Corey Linsley missed the last 14 games due to a non-emergent heart-related issue, and Will Clapp struggled in relief.
Linsley will likely retire this offseason, meaning the team needs to find a replacement either in free agency or the draft.
They signed an interior offensive lineman who has experience at guard and center.
The Los Angeles Chargers signed an interior offensive lineman
According to Ian Rapoport, Los Angeles signed Bradley Bozeman to a 1-year, $1.125 million contract.
Bozeman started his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Baltimore Ravens drafted Bradley Bozeman in 2018
Baltimore drafted Bozeman in the 6th round, 215th overall of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Bozeman played in 14 games, starting one at left guard in 2018. He had one penalty, zero sacks allowed, and a 56.1 PFF Grade in 213 offensive snaps.
Bozeman started every game at left guard in 2019. He had six penalties, four sacks allowed, and a 63.4 PFF Grade in 1,105 offensive snaps.
Bozeman started every game at left guard in 2020. He had three penalties, two sacks allowed, and a 64.3 PFF Grade in 1,017 offensive snaps.
Bozeman played in 16 games, starting 16 at center in 2021. He had one penalty, three sacks allowed, and a 73.6 PFF Grade in 1,125 offensive snaps.
He found a new team during the 2022 offseason.
The Carolina Panthers signed Bradley Bozeman in 2022
Carolina signed Bozeman to a 1-year, $2.8 million contract in 2022. Bozeman played in 17 games, starting 11 at center in 2022. He had four penalties, two sacks allowed, and a 63.1 PFF Grade in 680 offensive snaps.
Carolina signed Bozeman to a 3-year, $18 million contract extension during the 2023 offseason. He started every game at center in 2023. He had five penalties, eight sacks allowed, and a 62.2 PFF Grade in 1,148 offensive snaps.
Carolina released him a week ago.
Where will he line up next season?
It is uncertain where Bradley Bozeman will line up for the Los Angeles Chargers next season. He does have experience at guard and center in his career. The best-case scenario is he’s a starter, and the worst-case scenario is he’s a backup next season, which would be an upgrade over Clapp.
Finally, Bozeman should not deter Los Angeles from signing another center in free agency or drafting one, as the position is loaded with talent in this draft class.
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