Led by defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, the Chargers defense surprised many in 2024. It wasn't just good, it was the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL.
The unit has lost some key pieces in free agency and will ask some of its youngsters to step up in a big way. Let's predict what the starting defense will look like in 2025.
Defensive line: Teair Tart, Da'Shawn Hand, and rookie
Poona Ford was a massive loss in free agency. They did sign Hand and Naquan Jones. However, there's no standout interior pass rusher from this group, and there's reason to think they could use an early pick on a lineman.