The Chargers face tough roster decisions after a disappointing 2025 season. Bradley Bozeman, Mekhi Becton and JK Scott all struggled on the field, and moving on from them could create valuable cap space for free agency.
The Chargers’ 2025 season didn’t go the way anyone inside the building expected, and when that happens, tough roster decisions usually follow. Even teams that believe they’re close have to be honest about where money is being spent versus what’s being produced on the field. As the Chargers look toward reshaping the roster and creating flexibility for free agency, a few veteran names stand out as potential cut candidates.
None of these decisions would be easy, but all three reflect a larger theme: performance in 2025 simply didn’t justify the cap hit.
Bradley Bozeman
When the Chargers brought in Bradley Bozeman, the hope was that he would stabilize the interior offensive line and provide veteran leadership. Instead, 2025 turned into a frustrating season. Bozeman struggled in pass protection, was inconsistent with his assignments and too often became a liability against quicker interior defenders. For a team trying to protect a franchise quarterback, that’s a major issue.
From a financial standpoint, moving on from Bozeman would open up meaningful cap space. Interior offensive line help should be a priority for the Chargers. If the Chargers believe they can get similar—or better—production from a younger option, the savings could be redirected toward premium positions or depth that was clearly lacking last season.
Mekhi Becton
Becton was always a high-upside gamble, and in 2025, that gamble didn’t pay off. Whether it was injuries, conditioning or simply inconsistent play, Becton never became the dependable presence the Chargers needed up front. His struggles in both pass sets and run blocking made it difficult for the coaching staff to trust him for extended stretches.
Given his contract situation, cutting ties with Becton would provide the Chargers with cap relief and flexibility. The offensive line remains one of the most important positions on the roster, but sinking money into unreliable production doesn’t make sense for a team trying to rebound quickly. The savings could be used to target a more dependable player at his position.
JK Scott
Punters rarely draw headlines, but they matter—and in 2025, JK Scott was quietly one of the more disappointing players on the roster. His inconsistency with hang time and placement put the defense in difficult field-position situations far too often. For a team that leaned heavily on its defense at times, that hidden yardage added up.
The Chargers could save money by moving on from Scott and replacing him with a more effective option, either through free agency or competition in training camp. Special teams upgrades are often overlooked, but marginal improvements here can have a real impact over the course of a season.
The Bigger Picture
Cutting Bozeman, Becton or Scott wouldn’t be about blame—it would be about alignment. The Chargers need cap flexibility to be aggressive in free agency and to address roster weaknesses exposed in 2025. Tough decisions like these are often the first step toward resetting expectations and building a more balanced, competitive roster for 2026 and beyond.