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Chargers Faceplant in First Serious NFL Draft Attempt to Keep Justin Herbert Healthy
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Chargers Faceplant in First Serious NFL Draft Attempt to Keep Justin Herbert Healthy

Los Angeles Chargers On SI·Andrew Parsaud·about 1 month ago
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The Los Angeles Chargers went into NFL Draft weekend knowing they'd need to do more to protect star quarterback Justin Herbert. They came in with just five selections, but will leave with seven for now. After selecting Miami pass rusher Akheem Mesidor at No.22 overall, the Bolts made a trade with the New England Patriots on Day 2. They sent No. 55 to the Pats in exchange for Nos. 63,131 and 202. In terms of guards, the Chargers saw Keylan Rutledge get snatched in the first round by the Houston Texans, as they'd hoped he'd make it to Friday night. They also weren't in position to land Olaivavega Ioane, who went No.14 to the Baltimore Ravens. Chase Bistonis was taken early in round 2 as well, so the options began to run slim. Sign Up For the Chargers Daily Digest - OnSI’s Free Los Angeles Chargers Newsletter With their No.63 overall pick, it felt as if the Chargers panicked after seeing top guard options go off the board. They selected Florida center Jake Slaughter.…

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