The Chargers wasted no time addressing one of their top priorities in free agency while taking advantage of the Harbaugh-to-Harbaugh connection by agreeing with former Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards on a two-year, $6.5Â million contract, according to reports Monday.
Edwards, 28, spent the past five seasons playing for Coach John Harbaugh with the Ravens, rushing for career highs of 810 yards on 198 carries and 13 touchdowns in 17 games during the 2023 season. He will join John Harbaugh’s younger brother, Jim, the new coach of the Chargers.
In addition, the Chargers agreed to sign former Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly to a three-year, $14Â million contract with $10 million guaranteed in the first two seasons, according to reports. Dissly, 27, is more of a blocker than a playmaker, having caught only 13 touchdown passes in six seasons.
Dissly would give the Chargers dramatically improved blocking up front, something they lacked with Gerald Everett at the position this past season. Everett is set to become a free agent. Dissly caught 17 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown in 16 games with Seattle last season.
Edwards will be reunited with former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman, hired by Jim Harbaugh to replace the departed Kellen Moore on Feb. 8, and General Manager Joe Hortiz, who had been with Baltimore since 1998 until he was hired to replace Tom Telesco on Jan. 30.
Running back was one of the Chargers’ top needs going into free agency, which began when the so-called tampering window opened on Monday. With running backs Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelley headed for free agency, the Chargers were in need of at least one replacement at the position.
Ekeler reportedly will sign with the Washington Commanders.
Players can officially sign free-agent contracts on Wednesday at 1Â p.m. PT.
The Chargers also must address needs at center, with the retirement of veteran Corey Linsley because of a heart ailment, and cornerback with…
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