Chargers News: Key Offensive Player Named as Potential Cap Casualty

The Chargers have a lot of work to do around the roster this offseason.

After finishing a disappointing 5-12 last season, the Los Angeles Chargers have a lot of work to do to get themselves back into playoff contention. Having new head coach Jim Harbaugh should help, but the Bolts have a ton of cap issues to work through.

Their roster has some talent on it, but if they want to win, things will need to change. It could see the team having to cut ties with some solid contributors for the greater good.

One name to watch is wide receiver Mike Williams, who suffered an ACL tear last season. He was named as a potential cap casualty for the Chargers by NFL insider Ari Meirov.

"Cut: WR Mike Williams

Cap Savings: $20M | Dead Money: $12.4M

The Los Angeles Chargers have four players — Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams — with cap hits over $32 million for next season. New general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh will have some major decisions to make to fix a messy cap situation. They will have to do something with at least one of those players. Williams is coming off an ACL tear and has just one year remaining on his deal. Multiple people around the league believe Harbaugh would prefer Allen over Williams if that’s what it comes down to."

Per Ari Meirov of the33rdteam.com

Losing Williams would hurt, but the cap savings could be worth it. The Bolts could replace him in the NFL Draft with a younger, cheaper contract, which could be intriguing for the team.

There is no guarantee how Williams will perform after his injury, which could play into the decision to cut him. He was great for them to start the year before the injury, but the Bolts have to think long-term.

This is just one of multiple moves that the Chargers could potentially make, all leading to the hope of returning to the playoffs.