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NFL·HOT_TAKE·September 17, 2026 12:47 PM ET

Chargers' defensive line looks thinner than a contender's

Los Angeles gave up more than 100 rushing yards to the Cardinals in Week 1, which put the spotlight on the depth behind Dalvin Tomlinson.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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What happened: Los Angeles has already been tied to Titans defensive lineman Solomon Thomas as a possible reinforcement for the front. That conversation popped up right after the Chargers allowed more than 100 rushing yards against Arizona in the opener.

Why it matters: Thomas can help a rotation, but he is not the kind of addition that changes a defense by himself. If the Chargers already need more support behind Dalvin Tomlinson in September, the concern is the foundation of the unit, not just one missing body.

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