Writer Predicts Chargers Free Agent Linebacker Signs With Division Rival

Could this be Kyle Van Noy's fourth team in four years?

NFL free agency kicked off a little less than two months ago, and we've seen a ton of player movement already. Your Los Angeles Chargers weren't too active in the open market, but they did a lot to reload their roster. 

The Bolts retained most of their players from the 2022 roster; however, some either left for another team or remain a free agent. One of those players who has yet to find a new home is veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy. Van Noy spent the 2022 season in LA and remains a free agent. The 32-year-old is still looking for a new home, which might not be with the Chargers. 

However, NFL writer for Bleacher Report Kristopher Knox believes the linebacker will find a new home with the Chargers' division rival. 

LB Kyle Van Noy to the Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas still could use more defensive help, though. It's a bit surprising that head coach Josh McDaniels hasn't called on linebacker Kyle Van Noy to provide it yet.McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler—who both came from the New England Patriots—haven't been shy about adding former Patriots like Jimmy Garoppolo, Brian Hoyer, Brandon Bolden and Jakobi Meters. But Van Noy's value goes beyond him being a former New England staple. He's a do-it-all defender who racked up 112 tackles (including 72 solo stops), 10 sacks, 32 quarterback pressures, 13 passes defended, three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and an interception over the past two seasons with the Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders have $16.1 million in cap space remaining. We're waiting on them to use some of that money to bring Van Noy into the fold.

The former 2014 second-round pick spent the majority of his career with the New England Patriots, winning two Super Bowls with Josh McDaniel as head coach and Dave Ziegler, who spent seven seasons in the Patriots organization. 

The Chargers already have their linebacker, and the Raiders still need help at the linebacker spot. The Raiders did select a linebacker in the 2023 NFL Draft and sign one via free agency; however, they still lack depth at that position. 

Whether he lands with the Raiders or not, we wish van Noy the best in his next adventure.