The Chargers’ offensive line was vastly improved in 2017–and that was with three new starting linemen and one starter from 2016 who switched positions.
Los Angeles dished out a ton of money for left tackle Russell Okung last offseason, but it paid, with Okung’s Pro Bowl-caliber play and veteran presence greatly helping turn things around. Matt Slauson replaced free-agent bust Orlando Franklin at left guard after starting at center a year ago. Meanwhile, Spencer Pulley became the full-time center and Kenny Wiggins won the starting right guard job. Right tackle Joseph Barksdale was the only lineman who started (and played) the same position in 2016.