Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz labeled Gus Edwards as a workhorse. (Source: Chargers.com)

Fantasy Impact: "I think specifically with Gus, I've seen him deal with the adversity of the [ACL] injury two years ago and come back from it," Hortiz said. "Grind, be physical, continue to play the same brand of football he's always played. Really excited to have him. He's the bell cow, the goal line [guy], the finisher." Hortiz added the Chargers want to play a more physical style of football on both sides of the ball and he helps them do that. It will be worth monitoring to see what the Chargers do at the running back position in the NFL Draft next month.

The Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Kristian Fulton. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fulton lands a prove-it deal with the Chargers. He closed last season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury with the Titans. He figures to hold a big role in the secondary with the Chargers.

The Chargers and QB Easton Stick have agreed to terms. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The move will ensure the backup quarterback returns for the Chargers next season. The 28-year-old completed 63.8% of his passes for 1,129 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in five games last season.

The Los Angeles Chargers are trading WR Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round pick, according to multiple reports. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Chargers entered free agency wildly over the NFL salary cap and have been making moves throughout the week to clear space. WR Mike Williams was released, edge rushers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa agreed to restructured contracts, and now Allen has been traded. For the Chargers, their WR room is suddenly without its top two pass catchers, and new HC Jim Harbaugh will certainly want to bring in some competition for WRs Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston. In Chicago, Allen joins a revamped offense that has added RB D'Andre Swift and TE Gerald Everett to go with WR DJ Moore, TE Cole Kmet, and, presumably, QB Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Los Angeles Chargers and edge rusher Joey Bosa have agreed on a contract restructure, helping keep Bosa in Los Angeles for 2024. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bosa has two years left on his current contract but was set to have cap hits of about $36 million and $33 million in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Among the highest cap hits in the NFL, Bosa's deal is one of several rough contracts on the Chargers, and with a new regime in charge, Bosa was potentially set to be traded or cut. In the end, both he and Khalil Mack will return. Bosa has 67 career sacks in eight seasons.

Amen Ogbongbemiga is headed to the Bears on a one-year, $2.1 million deal with a max value of $2.5 million. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ogbongbemiga gets $1.1 million guaranteed as part of the deal. He'll remain in a special teams role with a depth role as a linebacker.

Khalil Mack will remain with the Chargers after agreeing to restructure his contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mack had a $38.5 million cap hit for the 2024 season. It isn't clear how much of a pay cut he took, but it was enough for him not to be released. Between this move and the Chargers releasing Mike Williams, they were able to clear up enough cap space to make the necessary moves. He'll remain one of the more dominant pass rushers in the NFL with the Chargers.

The Los Angeles Chargers intend to release WR Mike Williams. They would like to bring him back, but he will explore the open market. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams, who was set to have a cap hit of $32 million, will save the Chargers about $20 million with his release. He's coming off of a season-ending injury and will be heading into Year 8 in the NFL. He will turn 30 in October but has multiple 1,000-yard campaigns and is a boundary receiver who can threaten defenses on the outside and in the red zone. There was speculation he could be traded but will be cut instead, and the Chargers could be in on WR in this year's NFL Draft.

The Chicago Bears and veteran TE Gerald Everett have agreed to terms on a new deal, a two-year, $12 million contract worth up to $14 million with $6.1 million guaranteed. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Everett, who will be over 30 at the start of next season, is signing with Chicago where he will join TE Cole Kmet at the position for what will likely be a new QB in 2024. The Bears will be Everett's fourth team in his career (Rams, Seahawks, Chargers). With LAC, he had a 17-game pace of 60 catches for 530 yards and four scores over a pair of seasons.

The Titans have agreed to terms with Kenneth Murray on a two-year deal worth $15.5 million with a max value of $18 million. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Murray, a former first-round pick, struggled in his time with the Chargers. He'll add some depth to the linebacker room for the Titans.

Austin Ekeler is signing with the Commanders on a two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ekeler finds a new home after spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Chargers. He will likely step into the lead role with Brian Robinson handling a short-yardage and goal line role. It was a step back for Ekeler last season in efficiency, but he'll look to bounce back now with the Commanders.

The Chargers are bringing back Alohi Gilman on a two-year, $11 million deal. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gilman has spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chargers. He recorded a pair of interceptions last season to go along with three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed Cameron Dicker. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Chargers placed the tender on Dicker to keep him with the team. He connected on 31-of-33 field goal attempts last season.

The Los Angeles Chargers and center Corey Linsley have restructured their contract to create about $10 million in cap space for 2024 and assist in cap allocation if Linsley retires post-June 1. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Linsley (32) had told reporters that he was "99%" sure he would retire this offseason after dealing with injuries the last couple of seasons after a two-season All-Pro stretch. This reworked deal allows the Chargers to spread out the cap hit over multiple years, reducing its effects in the short term if Linsley retires. Linsley has appeared in 132 career games in 10 seasons, starting all of them.

Jim Harbaugh will accept the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Harbaugh is coming off his first national championship with Michigan since joining his alma mater in 2015. Harbaugh recorded a 44-19-1 record with the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-2014 and was applauded for his ability to turn around a struggling franchise. Fantasy managers should view this as a positive sign for Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ skill players heading into 2024.

Joshua Palmer was limited at practice Thursday (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Palmer was sidelined last week as he was in the concussion protocol. He will have a chance to clear the protocols and play in the season finale.

Keelan Doss caught five of his eight targets for 25 yards in a 16-9 loss to the Broncos in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact: Doss tied for second in targets in the low-scoring loss to Denver after he was just signed to the Chargers' active roster on Saturday. If Keenan Allen (heel) and Joshua Palmer (concussion) are both forced to miss Week 18, look for Doss to be in the mix again next week against the Chiefs.

Alex Erickson caught seven of his eight targets for 98 yards in a 16-9 loss to the Broncos in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact: Erickson led the Chargers in catches and receiving yards while finishing second on the team in targets. The veteran wideout benefitted from extra playing time thanks to Keenan Allen (heel) and Josh Palmer (concussion) both being unavailable for the game. Erickson will now prepare to face off against the Chiefs in Week 18.

Quentin Johnston caught three of his six targets for 29 yards in a 16-9 loss to the Broncos in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact: Johnston's six targets were the fourth-most on the team in the low-scoring loss. The rookie wideout has been quiet in his debut season as he will go into Week 18 with just 36 catches for 414 yards and two touchdowns.

Isaiah Spiller lost one yard on his lone carry and caught both of his targets for 10 yards in a 16-9 loss to the Broncos in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact: Spiller was quiet in the loss to Denver just two weeks after seeing 16 carries. The veteran running back will finish off his second season against the Chiefs in Week 18.