Chargers ink TE Charlie Kolar, OL Cole Strange to multi-year deals: reports

The Los Angeles Chargers have added tight end Charlie Kolar and offensive lineman Cole Strange to their roster on multi-year deals, according to NFL media reports. 

Kolar, 27, spent the last four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after he was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. His deal is worth $24.3 million over three years, according to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero.

In 47 games, he had 30 receptions for 409 yards and four touchdowns. While not particularly known as an offensive threat, Kolar is well-regarded as one of the NFL's best run-blocking tight ends. 

He should replace Will Dissly, who was released last week, in the depth chart and line up beside Oronde Gadsen II, who experienced a breakout season in 2025-26. 

Along with Kolar, the Bolts also added offensive guard Cole Strange on a two-year deal worth $13 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Strange now reunites with former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel in Los Angeles. He played in 14 games for the Dolphins last year, all of which were starts. Prior to 2025, he spent three years with the New England Patriots, who drafted him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. 

The Bolts have been busy adding to their blocking game since free agency opened. Last week, they signed center Tyler Biadasz to a multi-year deal and inked fullback Alex Ingold to a two-year contract. They also re-signed star edge rusher Khalil Mack to a one-year deal worth $18 million for what will be his thirteenth year in the NFL.