Chargers' Free Agency: Big Decisions, Big Needs

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Los Angeles Chargers head into free agency with a ton of cap space. They rank second in the league at about $88 million, right behind the Tennessee Titans. The new league year and free agency kickoff from March 11, giving the team plenty of room to make moves. They have 26 players hitting free agency, including key pass rushers and offensive linemen. Games like Otife O.A. and Khalil Mack lead that group, along with Guard Zion Johnson. A big part of that cash could go toward keeping some of these guys instead of chasing New Talon. General manager Joe Hortes already locked up defensive tackle, tier tart early, which clears the picture a bit. He's not known as a big spender though. Last offseason, with similar space, he went for low cost deals on players like running back Najee Harris and Guard Mecky Bechton. The team faces big needs on the defensive front and interior offensive line.

1:01In a tough scenario, they might lose two top pass rushers and rebuild the whole line, eating up that cap fast as decisions pile up. Meanwhile, reports say the charges plan to release Guard Mecky Bechton in the coming days. Keep an eye on rumors through March and April as things heat up. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones built for comfort and sound.