NFL free agency grades: How did each team do?

Los Angeles Chargers

Losing Adrian Phillips and Jatavis Brown on defense may hurt a little bit, but the Los Angeles Chargers more than made up for it by stealing Chris Harris Jr. away from one of their biggest rivals in the Denver Broncos. Harris is 30 and will truly decline soon, but the future Hall of Famer is still one of the NFL’s best and most versatile cover men.

The Chargers ended the Philip Rivers era in merciful fashion, letting one of 2019’s worst quarterbacks mercifully leave to the Indianapolis Colts. They will have to work on finding the right replacement, but Tyrod Taylor is competent enough – and has sufficient talent around him – to give the organization time and some flexibility in their approach.

Harris wasn’t the only big signing either. Linval Joseph is a big name at defensive tackle and can help Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram record even more sacks in 2020.

The Chargers made major upgrades to the offensive line, which is the biggest story of their offseason beyond losing Rivers and acquiring Harris. Russell Okung wanted out of the organization for understandable reasons, so getting Trai Turner out of the deal was huge. He’s an excellent starting guard.

Then, the Chargers replaced Okung with Bryan Bulaga, who will be a more consistent right tackle for whoever starts under center in 2020. And if the Chargers can get Tua Tagovailoa, Turner and Bulaga will be the blindside protectors.

Grade: B