Chargers rank low in PFF linebacker unit assessment ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers have been ranked 24th in Pro Football Focus's 2026 assessment of linebacker units. Denzel Perryman and Daiyan Henley headline the group, with Henley seeking to improve from a subpar 2025 season. Last year, the Chargers linebackers contributed to a ninth-best total defense, though concerns persist regarding the unit's overall strength. Depth includes Troy Dye and Del'Shawn Phillips, both of whom have shown value in previous seasons. The Chargers look to strengthen their defense as they head into the season.
- •Chargers' linebackers ranked 24th by Pro Football Focus
- •Denzel Perryman returns as veteran leader for the unit
- •Daiyan Henley aims to bounce back from 57.3 PFF grade
- •Troy Dye and Del'Shawn Phillips provide depth and experience
- •Chargers had ninth-best total defense last year
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — PFF: Chargers' linebacker room ranks among worst in NFL
"The Chargers' linebacker room ranks in the bottom half of PFF’s 2026 rankings ahead of the season.
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