Chargers News: Bolts Lose Out on Target OL, Resigns With Patriots

The Bolts lose out on this veteran guard.

NFL Free agency is off to a frenzy. While your Los Angeles Chargers have made impactful singing, they have also missed out on a handful of key players. 

They missed out on offensive guard Michael Onwenu. Onwenu has signed back with the New England Patriots. He signed a three-year, $57 million contract, including a $38 million guaranteed. 

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported via X. 

Sources: The #Patriots are re-signing versatile OL Michael Onwenu, one of their cornerstone players, to a 3-year, $57M deal including $38M guaranteed. A clear priority for New England, he gets a $22.5M signing bonus. pic.twitter.com/mDpUz5CvSS

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024

The Chargers missed out on the former Michigan Wolverine. It would have been the perfect opportunity for a reunion between Onwenu and head coach Jim Harbaugh. Instead, the Bolts will look for a guard, whether that's via free agency or the draft. 

Harbaugh coached Onwenu from 2016 to 2019. In his junior and senior years, he was named third-team All-Big Ten. He was a sixth-round selection in the 2020 NFL draft.

In 2023, he played in 850 offensive snaps, committed four penalties, allowed three sacks, and had a PFF grade of 71.5, with a run blocking grade of 72.2.