Cap space, though, becomes a boon for the Chargers next offseason, where they are projected to have roughly $76 million —despite Justin Herbert’s cap hit ballooning to $37 million and before making a decision on the out built into Joey Bosa’s contract that is otherwise a $36 million cap hit.

Despite injuries at wide receiver and cornerback, the Chargers decline to make any moves before the NFL's trade deadline passes.

Sitting in the final wild card spot in the AFC entering Week 9, the Los Angeles Chargers might be looking to add to their roster before the NFL