Chargers cornerback Michael Davis celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Denver Broncos in December.
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The Chargers have their quarterback (Justin Herbert) and their left tackle (Rashawn Slater). They’re set at one safety spot (Derwin James Jr.).
They have their punter (JK Scott) and long snapper (Josh Harris). Presumably, they also have their kicker (Cameron Dicker), though he’s a pending restricted-rights free agent.
Beyond those positions and depending on what happens with Allen, Williams, Mack and Bosa, the Chargers could add pretty much everywhere else over the next several weeks.
They have 20 unrestricted free agents and a case could be made that none of them will be re-signed.
Any analysis about which position is most pressing would include center, tight end and running back. But all of those needs come after cornerback, where the Chargers must find someone to play outside opposite Asante Samuel Jr.
Michael Davis, a free agent, is unlikely to return, forcing the Chargers to look first at free agency. Remember, though, their cap situation will impact their ability to spend.
After some elite options at the top, the upcoming free-agent cornerback class includes the likes of Chidobe Awuzie and Adoree’ Jackson, if the sticker price works for the Chargers.