Official 2026 Chargers News | Acquisitions | Transactions | Injuries

[Xenos]

If only....

Derwin James and Joey Bosa would acknowledge they are overpaid for their skill levels and agree to take pay cuts to help the team with its salary cap issues.

If they agree to take a paycut, should the FO pay them more than what their contract stipulates when they overperform?

[Xenos]

How reliable are these guys? Usually I trust the more reputable reports like Rapport, Schefter, Pelissero etc.

[Critty]

If these reports are true that they are listening on both Bosa and Mack - pretty easy to determine, one or both are gone

My guess
Chargers are looking to unload Bosa and MW. Gone for sure.
Other teams are asking if Mack is available.
Joe Hortiz is listening to the highest bids.

But he also wants to win now and next year too. And Mack is worth edge rusher price. He isn't overpaid for his last 2 years or projected next 2-3 years. Price went up from what Chargers paid 2nd and 6th after he only played 7 games and had worst year.
Mack proved he is still one of the best in the NFL.
Steal of a deal.
What's double digits sacks worth?

[Velo]

If they agree to take a paycut, should the FO pay them more than what their contract stipulates when they overperform?

It already happens doesn't it? Incentives are written into contracts quite frequently.

[Velo]

Fans always think they should take a pay cut lol. Doubt anyone here would.

Most fans are like you and me. Our earnings are tied to our performance, or lack thereof.

[Velo]

Overpaid for their on field production (or lack thereof) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Though I think DJ just might experience a renaissance in his career with Harbaugh. Bosa's a lost cause.

Even if DJ does experience a renaissance under the new regime, do you think he is capable of playing at a level to justify his contract?

[Bolt4Knob]

My guess
Chargers are looking to unload Bosa and MW. Gone for sure.
Other teams are asking if Mack is available.
Joe Hortiz is listening to the highest bids.

But he also wants to win now and next year too. And Mack is worth edge rusher price. He isn't overpaid for his last 2 years or projected next 2-3 years. Price went up from what Chargers paid 2nd and 6th after he only played 7 games and had worst year.
Mack proved he is still one of the best in the NFL.
Steal of a deal.
What's double digits sacks worth?

So you are willing to play Mack in 2026 based on what he did in 2023? 2023 was his best year in 8 years - only year close was his second year. I like the Fitz model for Mack if they are keeping him - even if you bump a little to 2025. Pay him in 2025 off of 2024 - if he blows it out of the water - thats good - here is some more cash big fella! Even if thats 28-30m next year.

[FoutsFan]

How reliable are these guys? Usually I trust the more reputable reports like Rapport, Schefter, Pelissero etc.

Looks like just fans from teams they wish could trade for Bosa.

[richpjr]

[richpjr]

[Formula 21]

The big name RBs aren’t being franchised this year. The price to sign one should be reasonable since there is good supply.

[Formula 21]

Win now baby. Sign Saquon and put all his money into future years.