Chargers yet to reveal if team will pick up fifth year option for offensive guard

The Chargers have yet to make the decision on whether the franchise should pick up the fifth year option on veteran offensive guard.

Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

It has been almost a week since the 2025 NFL Draft, and Los Angeles Chargers fans seem to be optimistic about how the draft was handled.

The team hit many positions of need, including drafting multiple wide receivers. However, there are still decisions that need to be made about players already on the roster.

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The deadline to pick up fifth year options will be on Thursday, May 1st. However, the Chargers have yet to decide the future of offensive guard Zion Johnson.

Joe Hortiz said #Chargers have not yet decided on whether they are picking up Zion Johnson’s fifth-year option.

— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) April 27, 2025

After the draft, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz stated the team had not yet decided on the future of Johnson.

The Chargers added an offensive tackle in the draft with Branson Taylor from Pittsburgh in the sixth round.

Johnson played 1,046 snaps for the Chargers this past season. According to Pro Football Focus, Johnson graded as the 47th-best guard from the 2025 NFL season.

It seems like picking up Johnson's option is a no-brainer. However, the Chargers have been focused on revamping an offensive line that left a lot to be desired in their dreadful wild card performance against the Houston Texans.

The wait will not be long, Fans should know what the team's decision will be within the next 24 hours regarding the future of Johnson.

Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson enters the field before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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