Game-Changers: Chargers DEFENSE LEVELS UP Adding Akheem Mesidor to Khalil Mack & Tuli Tuipulotu

Los Angeles Chargers primed for an elite pass-rush trio in 2026. Could Akeem Mesidor join Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu to form the NFL’s most dangerous edge group? Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier break down the revamped defensive line featuring Dalvin Tomlinson and analyze key depth battles, including the crucial Edge 4 competition with Kyle Kennard and Nadame Tucker. The hosts challenge whether the Chargers’ secondary can step up after Benjamin St-Juste’s departure, and spotlight rising talents like Nikko Reed and Eric Rogers. They examine the safety group’s youth and ball skills, focusing on Derwin James and rookie Genesis Smith, while questioning the linebackers’ ability to evolve as Denzel Perryman returns and Daiyan Henley eyes a breakout year. Can the Chargers’ upgraded front seven transform them into true contenders, or will depth issues hold them back? PHOTO CREDIT: Kirby Lee & Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.