As for Dissly, his departure signals a potential overhaul of the tight end room under new Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel, as Oronde Gadsden is now the only player under contract in that room.
Tyler Conklin is slated to be an unrestricted free agent next week while Tucker Fisk is a restricted free agent.
Even if one or both of those players return, Dissly's release means tight end is now a higher priority heading into free agency and the draft.
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network recently projected Kenyon Sadiq to the Chargers in his most recent mock draft, but that was before the former Oregon standout clocked a 40-yard dash time of 4.39 seconds at the 2026 NFL Combine … the fastest mark ever for a tight end.
If Sadiq is gone in Round 1, perhaps the Chargers choose to address this position group later in the draft.
Of course, there's always the possibility of adding to the room in free agency, which is something to monitor under new tight ends coach Chandler Henley.
As for Dissly, his leadership and presence will be missed in the locker room and on the field.
He was among the first players Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz and Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh added to the roster upon arriving in Southern California. In fact, Dissly was the only free agent the Bolts signed to a multi-year deal during the 2024 offseason.
And he fit the mold of what that duo was looking for, too, with a rugged play style as an elite blocker combined with a defined passion for the game.
Dissly was exceptional in 2024 when he set career highs with 50 catches for 481 yards as one of Justin Herbert's favorite targets.
He battled injuries in both seasons, however, including in 2025 when he had had only 11 receptions for 97 yards while playing in just nine games.
Dissly helped lay the foundation and culture for what the Chargers have brewing in the AFC.
But with an offensive scheme change on the horizon, the Bolts have chosen to move on from the 30-year-old tight end.
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