Los Angeles Chargers Extend Elijah Molden Amid Salary Cap Boost

The Los Angeles Chargers have secured a three-year extension for defensive back Elijah Molden, emphasizing his fit within their defensive strategy. Alongside this move, the Chargers are benefiting from an increase in the NFL salary cap for 2025, projected to rise between $277.5 and $281.5 million, which has expanded their available cap space to approximately $70 million. This financial cushion allows the team to consider re-signing key players like Khalil Mack and pursuing new acquisitions, particularly to bolster their receiving corps. The Chargers are looking to build on their recent playoff appearance, aiming to become serious Super Bowl contenders. However, they must also navigate the challenge of managing their own free agents, which could quickly consume some of their available funds. Overall, the Chargers are positioned to make impactful moves this offseason with their enhanced cap situation.