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Back to EpisodesChargers: Prioritize Tuipulotu Over Oweh
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The Los Angeles Chargers face a tough decision in free agency, with edge rusher Odafe Oweh drawing significant interest. Experts predict his next deal could reach $25 million per year, making it challenging for the team to retain him despite ample cap room. Instead, the Chargers should prioritize locking up homegrown star Tuli Tuipulotu with his first career extension. Tuipulotu, a second-round pick from 2023, has shown exceptional skills on the defensive line, posting 70 pressures and 13 sacks last season. Prioritizing Tuipulotu keeps the core intact during his prime years, though a four-year extension around $100 million will limit future spending. The Chargers can sign Khalil Mack to a short one-year deal for immediate help and trust the front office to draft or acquire another edge talent down the line. This approach builds a sustainable defense without overcommitting now.
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