The Chargers part ways with Mekhi Becton oney-year into his contract
The Los Angeles Chargers have just announced that they will be releasing three players from the roster just a few days ahead of the upcoming free agency.
It was announced earlier today that the Bolts were going to part ways with right guard Becton, saving the team $9.7 million in cap space.
Los Angeles recently posted on social media the official release of the right guard and two more players.
Los Angeles Chargers Release Two More Offensive Players
Will Dissly
GettyLos Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly
The Los Angeles Chargers have announced that the team has also released tight end Will Dissly and tackle Savion Washington.
The tight end’s release comes after rookie Oronde Gadsden secured the top tight end spot, recording 664 receiving yards and 3 touchdown catches.
Releasing Dissly, who was in the final year of his three-year deal, will save the Chargers $4 million in cap space.
Dissly had 97 receiving yards on 11 receptions while only featuring in 9 games for LA this season. In his two-year tenure with the Bolts, the tight end registered 578 receiving yards and 2 touchdown receptions.
Savion Washington joined the Chargers as a 2025 undrafted free agent, signing a three-year deal with the organization. The tackle did not play a game with the Bolts as he was on the physically unable to perform list. Parting ways with Washington will clear up $880,000.
Releasing two offensive linemen will clear the way for an offensive line-oriented offseason, as center Bradley Bozeman, who still had another year on his contract, announced his retirement.
As of now, the Los Angeles Chargers have only two guaranteed offensive linemen to return for the following season.
Preparing For Major Offseason
Joe Hortiz
GettyThe Chargers are set up to have a strong offseason
With recent moves, the Los Angeles Chargers will now have more than $90 million in cap space and the five selections (including the 22nd overall) in the upcoming offseason.
“I feel really good going into free agency and the draft coming up,” Bolts general manager Joe Hortiz said, via the Chargers. “I love where we are in terms of the players certainly and what we have the opportunity to add… Really excited about the new coaching additions and what we’ve done.”
Los Angeles is already getting back tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt for the 2026 season and will protect Justin Herbert after both suffered season-ending injuries.
Many mock drafts currently have the Bolts selecting an interior offensive lineman with the 22nd overall pick, such as Penn State guard Vega Ioane.
“Ioane is one of the cleanest prospects in the class, and the Chargers have to get better along the interior offensive line,” CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson wrote in his latest mock draft.
Mehki Becton and Bradley Bozeman were two of the lowest-graded players at their respective positions by Pro Football Focus.
With the resources, Mike McDaniel and the offense will likely have success in Jim Harbaugh’s third year coaching the team.