Because of the disappointing and frustrating end to the 2021 season, the Los Angeles Chargers have been very aggressive in NFL free agency and with their off-season acquisitions, they have put themselves in a good position heading into the 2022 NFL draft, which begins on April 28th in Las Vegas. The Chargers have revamped their defense and will have at least four new starters on defense in 2022. The Chargers traded with the Chicago Bears for Pro Bowl linebacker Khalil Mack and signed free agent Pro Bowl cornerback J.C. Jackson from the New England Patriots. The Chargers followed that up with the addition of free agent defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day from the Los Angeles Rams and free agent defensive tackle Austin Johnson from the New York Giants. The Chargers entered free agency being about $57 million under the salary cap, so they were able to add key free agents and absorb the salary of Mack, who was acquired for a second-round draft pick in the 2022 NFL draft and a 2023 sixth-round pick. In this draft, the Chargers should focus on adding depth and speed to the roster. A starting right tackle should also be a priority.
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