GM Joe Hortiz hints at Chargers' free agency plans

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz revealed where the team plans to focus in free agency next month.

While the Bolts will look to upgrade at all positions, the primary focus will be on strengthening the offensive line.

"Yeah, we're looking at all positions," Hortiz said. "Definitely want to sure up the offensive line, we've got some holes there, Bradley Bozeman retired, and we got some free agents on the other line.

"Definitely have to add to it," Hortiz added. "Excited about the week, excited to be with coach again and adding Mike it's awesome."

Even before center Bradley Bozeman's retirement, it was evident that the Chargers would need to make changes to their offensive line following their performance in 2025. Aside from poor health, the unit produced bottom-tier pass-blocking grades and allowed high pressure rates last season.

The offensive line ranked last in pass-block win rate (54.4%) and allowed the second-highest pressure percentage on quarterback dropbacks at 38.4%. The unit ranked 28th in yards per rush in runs up the middle.

Their struggles, in turn, hurt Justin Herbert's performance, as he was pressured more than any other NFL quarterback last season (a total of 268 times). He was the second-most-sacked quarterback, totaling 54.

Furthermore, left guard Zion Johnson is a pending free agent and right guard is a potential cut candidate.

That all needs to change in 2026 if the Chargers hope to make a deep playoff run. The improvements have already started this offseason with the hiring of offensive guru Mike McDaniel, but he will need the right pieces to implement a high-powered offense in LA.

That process starts next month when the NFL free agency window opens.

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: GM Joe Hortiz hints at Chargers' free agency plans