Chargers GM Hortiz Faces Free Agency Test

The Chargers have shown flashes of brilliance, including a 3-0 start in 2025, but have suffered first-round playoff exits in each of the last two seasons. With the second-most effective cap space in the league, the team has the resources to be aggressive this offseason.

According to The Athletic's Daniel Popper, league observers are watching to see if Hortiz will stick to the philosophy he developed over 26 years with the Baltimore Ravens or adapt his approach. This offseason represents a pivotal moment for Hortiz and the Chargers as they look to make a deep postseason run in 2026.