“The Chargers made it clear that re-signing Zion Johnson wasn’t an immediate priority this offseason. They declined his fifth-year option, making it possible he will become a free agent in 2026. It’s understandable, he hasn’t lived up to his billing as a first-round guard,” Ballentine wrote.

New Orleans Saints guard Trevor Penning appears to have avoided a serious injury. Penning will miss a few weeks with the foot injury that he suffered in Sunday's preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers,