On Monday afternoon, Bradley Bozeman, the Chargers’ starting center over the past two seasons, announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons that also included stints with the Ravens and Panthers.
Bozeman joined the Chargers in 2024 after the team hired general manager Joe Hortiz. Bozeman and Hortiz spent time together in Baltimore and Bozeman was an easy and familiar fit following Corey Linsley abrupt end to his playing career.
The former fifth-round pick signed a two-year contract extension with the Chargers in 2025. After retiring, the Chargers should save around $6 million in cap space as they look for their next starting center.
Bozeman has been a pro’s pro and a major part of every community that he got the chance to play for during his eight seasons. Fans will likely remember him only for his play on the field, but that shouldn’t keep them from appreciating who he was to the locker room and to the young players on the team.
We wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.