That's a wrap on the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
The Chargers front office and coaching staff spent the past week in Indianapolis interviewing dozens of prospects while also keeping a close eye on their on-field workouts.
Away from Lucas Oil Stadium, the Bolts front office met with agents to get a gauge on the 2026 free agency market.
With all of that in mind, here are five takeaways about what we learned about the Chargers at the 2026 Combine:
1. Focus on the offensive line
Perhaps the biggest storyline from the Chargers 2025 season was the offensive line.
The group battled extensive injuries but persevered enough that the Bolts won 11 games and made the playoffs.
Now that the offseason is in full swing, the trenches are once again in focus as free agency approaches. The 2026 New League Year begins March 11 at 1 p.m. (PT).
Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz said last week on Chargers Weekly that the trenches are among the top priorities for the Chargers.
"Obviously, we need to add to the offensive line. We're frankly thin in terms of numbers there right now," Hortiz said. "That is the plan, that is the goal, comfortable with what's out there in the draft and free agency."
Veteran Bradley Bozeman retired a week ago, which leaves a void in the middle of the Bolts offensive line.
"Tremendous amount of respect for them, appreciation for him and love for him and his family. Congrats to him in his retirement," Hortiz said of Bozeman and his family.
The Chargers could also have other departures up front, too, as Zion Johnson is slated to be a free agent.
Hortiz said Tuesday in Indianapolis that the Chargers will soon have a sense of where Johnson's market stands.
"Yeah, we have a range. Not just Zion, but every player, we tag a guy with a range," Hortiz said. "There's an evaluation and that's what we do. Is it a hard ceiling? No. I don't think you ever place a hard ceiling on a player.
"But you have to pay what you think a player is worth. Or somewhere near that," Hortiz added. "We'll see what happens with Zion, where the market goes, if he gets to the market. We'll stay engaged with him through the process."
Bozeman and Johnson were among the Chargers most durable players in 2025 in terms of snap counts.
But even with Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt seemingly ready to return in 2026, the rest of the offensive line group could look different going forward as Jamaree Salyer, Trey Pipkins III, Andre James, Bobby Hart, Austin Deculus and Trevor Penning are all scheduled to be free agents on March 11.
Keep an eye on how the Chargers attack this position group in both free agency and the draft.