Eighth-year center Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. He's only 31 years old, and has had tenures with the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers and now Los Angeles Chargers. 

The Athletic's Daniel Popper recounted the event, as well as the implications of Bozeman's transition in a piece covering general manager Joe Hortiz's news conference from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis yesterday. 

"Heading into the offseason, the Chargers were already in need of an upgrade at this position. Bozeman was not going to be a fit in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s scheme. Bozeman also struggled in pass protection over the past two seasons.

With Bozeman retiring, the Chargers will initially save close to $6 million in space, according to Over the Cap. More importantly, they do not have a viable starting center on the roster. That is the top priority as the Chargers prepare for free agency."