The Chargers have been fairly active free agency, filling several holes on the roster without breaking the bank.
With that, here are general manager Joe Hortiz's top five moves up to this point:
Khalil Mack re-signing with LA
The Chargers made Mack the highest-earning defensive player in the league's history throughout his 13-year career with the one-year, $18 million deal the edge signed four days before the NFL free agency window opened.
In turn, Mack gives Chris O'Leary's defense a sound veteran presence in 2026 to complement Tuli Tuipulotu.
The nine-time Pro Bowler is coming off a season where he recorded 5.5 sacks, 19 solo tackles, six tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, and 11 quarterback hits.
It's clear his choice to return signals a strong belief in the Chargers' prospects in 2026, and he is evidently still a productive pass rusher.
Tyler Biadasz replaces recently-retired Bradley Bozeman
Bozeman announced his retirement earlier this offseason and one of the team's highest priorities was finding his replacement.
Enter Biadasz, who the Chargers signed to a three-year, $30 million deal.
Biadasz recorded an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 71.5 in the regular season, which ranked 11th among all centers with at least 800 snaps.
Moreover, he also ranked 18th among qualified centers with a PFF pass-blocking grade of 67.1 and earned a run-blocking grade of 71.2, which ranked 12th at that position.
The signing is not only good for the immediate upgrade at center, but it's also a steal because Hortiz managed to bolster the interior offensive line without overspending.
Keaton Mitchell gives Chargers undeniable speed in backfield
The Chargers lacked one thing with their offense in 2025: explosiveness.
Mitchell gives the Chargers more speed in the backfield, making him the perfect fit for Mike McDaniel's high-powered offense.
In 2025, Mitchell recorded 341 yards on 59 rushes for the Ravens, who chose not to tender the 24-year-old for $3.5 million this offseason.
Mitchell averaged 5.8 yards per catch last season and has averaged 6.3 yards per catch throughout three seasons in the NFL.
Mitchell should be the perfect complement to Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal.
Charlie Kolar boosts blocking department
The arrival of Kolar gives the Chargers one of the best run-blocking tight ends.
It also checks off another priority for the team this offseason, which is protecting quarterback Justin Herbert.
In 2025, Kolar ranked eighth among all tight ends with a 71.5 run-blocking grade and a run-block win rate of 75.5 percent.
He will serve as the replacement for Will Dissly, who was released by the Chargers earlier this month.
Denzel Perryman's return gives defense key veteran
The Chargers re-signed linebacker Perryman to a one-year deal, which means the defense has another sound veteran voice.
The thumping Perryman has proven elite against the run, earning a 68.4 run-defense grade in 2025, according to PFF.
Additionally, the 33-year-old posted 30 solo tackles, five tackles for loss and three quarterback hits last season.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers' top 5 moves in free agency
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