While other NFL teams have been aggressive early in the offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers have remained relatively quiet—particularly when it comes to upgrading the cornerback position. Despite having some flexibility in both cap space and draft capital, the Chargers haven’t made any significant splashes in what many believed would be a transformative period for the team’s secondary.
One notable example is Jaire Alexander, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens. That contract was well within the Chargers’ financial reach. Yet, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Los Angeles was never seriously in the running. Instead, only the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins were reportedly on Alexander’s radar. Whether the Chargers opted out or were never in remains unclear but the silence is telling.
This cautious stance sends a clear signal that the Chargers are unlikely to pursue even bigger-name options, like Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey. While fans have speculated about the potential of pairing Ramsey with safety Derwin James, the team’s lack of involvement in lesser, more affordable deals suggests that they aren’t keen on making high-risk moves in the secondary.
And make no mistake trading for Ramsey would be a gamble. Beyond the draft capital required to acquire him, his contract is among the most expensive in the league at his position. With cap hits rising to over $25 million in future seasons, Ramsey’s deal could easily weigh down the team’s financial flexibility for years to come.
Yes, Ramsey has a stronger résumé than most corners in the league, but he’s also entering his age-31 season—an age when many defensive backs begin to decline. Committing significant resources to a player whose best seasons may already be behind him doesn’t align with the Chargers’ current roster-building approach.
The reality is, if the Chargers weren’t interested in a relatively low-cost flier like Alexander, they’re unlikely to take a bigger, costlier swing. It may not be the flashy move fans are hoping for, but a more measured approach might ultimately serve the team better in the long run.
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