LOS ANGELES -- When the Los Angeles Chargers' previous leadership restructured the contracts of many of the team's top players last year, they knew the financial consequences would come after the season.
The Chargers finished the season 5-12 and brought in a new coach and general manager, but the cap issues remain.
Coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz have already begun navigating these constraints, releasing linebacker Eric Kendricks and restructuring the contract of center Corey Linsley, who will likely retire.
The Chargers are still $19 million over the salary cap, with decisions to make on their stars, including outside linebackers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa, and wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, all while needing to fill holes almost everywhere on the roster.