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Chargers Draft Strategy, Former Draft Pick put on Notice by Denzel Perryman Return
- Perryman returns to the Chargers on a contract extension, reinforcing the linebacker group as the team enters free agency.
- Del'Shawn Phillips also returns on a two-year deal, bolstering special teams for the Chargers.
- The Chargers now carry six linebackers into off-season programs, raising questions about roster cuts at training camp.
- Junior Colson, a former third-round pick, faces increased competition after Perryman's return.
- Colson missed significant 2025 time due to injuries, complicating his path to a roster spot.
- The 2026 linebacker class is touted as potentially the strongest in over a decade, influencing Chargers’ drafting decisions.
- The Chargers could seek a young linebacker to learn under veterans, depending on draft capital and roster needs.
- The signing activity includes a long snapper and a gunner, underscoring offensive and special teams emphasis.
- The report ties Perryman’s return to potential roster competition for Colson and Wax in 2026.
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