New Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar could be Mike McDaniel's secret weapon.
had his eye on seven free-agent signings that may have been “overlooked” in favor of some of the bigger names. One move he pointed to was theBolts’ general manager Joe Hortiz inked the 27-year-old performer to a three-year, $24.
3 million deal, of which $17.0 million is guaranteed. While the career pass-catching numbers are far from scintillating, Brooks has this disclaimer of sorts. “Do not let the fourth-year pro’s modest career stat line runs with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images | Brad Rempel-Imagn Images“The 6’6”, 265-pounder is best known for his effective blocking on the edges,” added Brooks, “making him the perfect complement to Oronde Gadsden II as the second tight end in 12 personnel packages. Kolar could play a pivotal role in McDaniel's effort to improve a middle-of-the-pack offense and build an explosive attack around Justin Herbert.”Kolar has been on a Baltimore team with Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely during his entire NFL career. However, he does come off a season in which he logged career highs in game played , starts , targets , catches , receiving yards , and TD grabs .Yes, 10 grabs for 142 yards and a pair of touchdowns is a solid game for many pass-catchers. However, as Brooks mentioned, it’s Kolar’s blocking prowess that will make him a McDaniel favorite with the Chargers. He isJim Harbaugh’s team ranked 12th in the league in 2025 in rushing yards per game with PFF’s 30th-ranked offensive line. The recent additions of center Tyler Biadasz, guard Cole Strange, fullback Alec Ingold, and Kolar are all positives for a team looking for more improvement from its ground attack.Russell S. Baxter has been writing and researching the game of football for more than 40 years, and on numerous platforms. That includes television, as he spent more than two decades at ESPN, and was part of shows that garnered five Emmy Awards. He also spent the 2015 NFL season with Thursday Night Football on CBS/NFLN.Bo Nix Tells Albert Breer About Why the Broncos ‘Didn’t Flinch’ in 11th Straight Win
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