{"id":249206,"date":"2025-10-03T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=249206"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:39:07","slug":"are-the-chargers-newest-offensive-line-additions-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/10\/03\/are-the-chargers-newest-offensive-line-additions-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"Are The Chargers Newest Offensive Line Additions Enough?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a loss in extremely disappointing fashion against the New York Giants. A major cog in this loss is the loss of All-Pro caliber left tackle, Joe Alt<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A loss to a bad team is one thing, but losing your All-Pro caliber OT for multiple games is another. Especially considering this team has already had its fair share of injuries<\/a> and replacements<\/a>. The Chargers brought in a plethora of free agent linemen for tryouts. The guy who “won” the tryout to be the Chargers’ offensive line addition was long-time veteran lineman Michael Dunn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Are The Chargers’ Newest Additions Enough?<\/h2>\n
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Nov 10, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt (76), quarterback Justin Herbert (10), guard Jamaree Salyer (68), fullback Scott Matlock (44), center Bradley Bozeman (75), guard Zion Johnson (77), and offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (70) during and NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Knowing the context of who Michael Dunn is is the first part of answering this question. Dunn was first with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 as an UDFA from Maryland, where he spent time on the practice squad, then moved to other practice squads up until 2020, where he finally cracked the Browns roster.<\/p>\n

Dunn spent five years in Cleveland, where he was a spot starter and a rotational sixth offensive lineman in certain packages. His play in Cleveland was quite impressive, considering his start to his NFL career. He is now with the Chargers as their newest offensive line addition.<\/p>\n

Michael Dunn, The Newest Chargers Offensive Line Addition Career Statistics:<\/h4>\n
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  • 701 snaps<\/li>\n
  • Average Grades: Offense: 62.0, Run Block: 65.7, Pass Block: 55.2<\/li>\n
  • Pressures Allowed: 19 total (5 sacks, 3 hits, 11 hurries)<\/li>\n
  • Efficiency: 96.6<\/li>\n
  • Penalties: 6<\/li>\n
  • Positions Played (in snaps): 3 at LT, 380 at LG, 57 at C, 91 at RG, 1 at RT, and 169 in-line TE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The versatility that Dunn possesses gives the Chargers’ offensive line flexibility to move players into more natural spots; however, last season, his play was the worst it has ever been. A cause for concern for the Bolts, but a good move in the right direction to create an improved offensive line after the loss of Joe Alt.<\/p>\n

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    Michael Dunn snatch trap! pic.twitter.com\/4gz7TmLrlX<\/a><\/p>\n

    — Cory (@fakecorykinnan) August 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n