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This page lists all the 2025 NFL Signings for the Los Angeles Chargers. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the Signings. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the Signings, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL Signings here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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- Total Signings: 6
- Average Grade: B (85.5)
April 2025 – Signings
Chargers sign QB Trey Lance (1 year, $6.2 million): A Grade
signed on 4/4/2025
This compensation is a far cry from what the Cowboys surrendered for Trey Lance. Jerry Jones gave away a fourth-round pick for Lance, yet watched as the coaching staff refused to play him during the latter stages of a ruined season. Now, Lance will be signing just a 1-year “prove it” deal.
I like this move for the Chargers. I mean, why not do it? Lance is still young (25 in May) and has plenty of potential. He has shown no signs of reaching his upside, but perhaps Jim Harbaugh will be able to work his magic and then fool another team into trading a fourth-round pick for him.
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March 2025 – Signings
Chargers sign TE Tyler Conklin (1 year, $3 million): B+ Grade
signed on 3/21/2025
Tyler Conklin was a disappointing stat producer last year, though that could be said of all the Jets. Conklin was expected to be a target for Aaron Rodgers in the end zone, but he found the end zone on just four occasions. However, that doesn’t mean that this is a bad signing. The Chargers don’t have much going on at tight end, and Conklin is a capable blocker. This is a fair price for him.
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Chargers sign C Andre James (1 year, $1.17 million): A+ Grade
signed on 3/19/2025
I don’t understand how Andre James didn’t generate more interest in the open market. He’s coming off a down, injury-plagued year, but he’s played on a high level in the past. He’s still just 28, so he can certainly rebound in 2025.
Given that, this is an amazing signing. There’s a good chance James will be able to supplant Bradley Bozeman, who was a liability last season.
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Chargers sign G/OT Mekhi Becton (2 years, $20 million): B Grade
signed on 3/14/2025
Mekhi Becton is trending to be this generation’s Robert Gallery. The former Raider lineman was a huge bust as a highly drafted offensive tackle, but thrived after moving to guard. Becton was awful for the Jets at tackle, but he signed with the Eagles and then was excellent upon shifting to guard.
This could end up being a great signing. The Chargers were already set at tackle, but needed help in the interior, which Becton could provide. The concern is that Becton has weight-control issues, and this $20 million contract could make him fat and happy.
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Chargers sign CB Benjamin St-Juste (1 year, $2.5 million): C- Grade
signed on 3/12/2025
It was hilarious to see some of the reaction from Redskins fans when a fake account posted that Washington re-signed Benjamin St-Juste to a 3-year, $30 million contract. St-Juste has been one of the worst starting cornerbacks in the NFL, so it’s unclear why the Chargers had any interest. This contract suggests that he’ll be a backup, but he won’t be a very good one.
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Chargers re-sign QB Taylor Heinicke (1 year, $6.2 million): B Grade
signed on 3/13/2025
Average backup quarterbacks tend to make about $4 million per year. Better No. 2 signal-callers make a bit more, and that’s what Taylor Heinicke is. He’s not an elite backup, but he’s definitely a very good one. The Chargers will be in good hands with him if he’s forced into starting a few games in 2025.
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