With the signing now official, we’re looking at five Chargers free agents who could join Minter in Baltimore when the new league year begins on March 9.
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OLB Odafe Oweh
Sometimes a meeting can work if the right mediator encourages honesty and consistency. Once Oweh left Baltimore, he exploded statistically in Los Angeles under Minter. According to PFF, Oweh led two different teams in PFF pass rush grade among defenders with at least 100 pass rush snaps, generating a grade of 71.1 in Baltimore before being traded to the Chargers, where he earned a grade of 77.7 under Minter. Overall, Oweh’s 78.0 PFF pass rush grade finished 18th among all qualified pass rushers.
October 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) tackles Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
OLB Khalil Mack
Mack, who turns 35 next month, is a nine-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro and is reportedly considering retirement. If he chooses to play, Baltimore should certainly pursue Mack, who has recorded double-digit sacks five times, including a career-high 17 in 2023. After suffering an elbow injury, Mack returned in Week 7, producing an 84.9 overall PFF grade, seventh-best among qualified edge defenders.
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LB Del’Shawn Phillips
The only familiar name who could join Minter is linebacker/special teamer Del’Shawn Phillips, who spent two seasons with the Ravens (2022-2023). Phillips was an All-Pro special teamer this season, so it’s unlikely Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz will let him leave without a fair offer.
WR Keenan Allen
Not likely, but if DeAndre Hopkins leaves and the new offensive coordinator isn’t impressed by Devontez Walker or LaJohntay Wester, Allen could be a name to consider as a third or fourth receiver option. The 33-year-old finished the 2025 season with 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns. Allen will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, so the future Hall of Famer will be in control of his destiny should he decide to return for a 14th season.
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RB Najee Harris
Harris, who signed as a free agent with the Chargers in March, landed on the non-football injury/illness list before training camp after a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July that damaged an eye, and then missed the entire season with a torn Achilles tendon. Prior to the 2025 season, Harris had never missed a game in his NFL career and his durability is one of the reasons he was attractive to the Chargers. He rushed for 1,000 yards in each of his first four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his physical running style did not deviate from Derrick Henry’s game plan.
OL Jamaree Salyer
OL Trevor Penning
The Chargers acquired Penning to help their injury-plagued offensive line at the trade deadline by sending a 2027 sixth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints selected Penning with the 19th pick out of Northern Iowa in the 2022 NFL draft. He was moved to right tackle after the Saints selected Taliese Fuaga in the first round in 2024 and started all 17 games at that position. Penning is the older brother of Ravens practice squad offensive guard Jared Penning.
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This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: NFL Free Agency: 5 Chargers Who Could Join Jesse Minter in Baltimore