The Los Angeles Chargers entered the offseason with one clear mission: keep Justin Herbert upright. After their franchise quarterback was sacked 54 times last season—the third-most in the NFL—the front office knew it was time to rebuild the offensive line from the ground up.

And they did it in a way that hasn't been seen in nearly a decade. According to CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo, the Chargers pulled off a draft-day feat that's been almost ten years in the making.

It all started in free agency, where L.A. added three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz and guard Cole Strange. Then came the draft, where the team selected interior lineman Jake Slaughter in the first two days—the first time general manager Joe Hortiz had done so since taking over in 2024. But the Chargers didn't stop there. They also picked up right tackle Travis Burke and guard Logan Taylor, marking the first time since 2017 that Los Angeles drafted three offensive linemen in a single class.

Of course, having Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater back healthy will make a huge difference. But the Chargers learned the hard way last season that depth matters just as much as star power. When injuries hit, the line crumbled, and Herbert paid the price.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh has also hinted that offensive changes—including fewer pure drop-back situations—will help protect his quarterback. But make no mistake: the success of this revamped line hinges on Alt and Slater staying on the field. That's a big "if," but not impossible.

For Chargers fans, the message is clear: the team is finally investing in the trenches. Whether that's enough to keep Herbert from getting blown up on a regular basis remains to be seen. But for the first time in years, the pieces are in place.