The Chargers need linebacker help. It’s as simple as that.
Denzel Perryman is a stud, but the 2015 second-round pick has missed 15 games in three seasons. Kyle Emanuel was a nice find in the fifth round of the 2015 draft, but he’s an average player who lacks ideal speed, coverage ability and playmaking skills. 2016 sixth-rounder Jatavis Brown was one of the top rookie linebackers, but he took a step back in 2017 after switching over to a new scheme and playing through some pain. As for depth, Hayes Pullard started a career-high 10 game in place of an injured Perryman, but he was one of the worst linebackers in the league.