The Los Angeles Chargers announced it signed five-year veteran guard Kayode Awosika on Wednesday. Awosika is joining Los Angeles after spending the last four seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions.

Before playing with the Lions, Awosika signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 as an undrafted free agent out of the University at Buffalo. He played the first season of his NFL career with the Eagles then the Lions signed him off Philadelphia’s practice squad in 2022.

With the Lions, Awosika contributed to one of best offenses in the NFL. He helped three different running backs (Jamaal Williams in 2022, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs in 2023) rush 1,000 yards or more in a season and allowed quarterback Jared Goff to throw for at least 4,000 yards in each season.

Throughout five seasons in the NFL, Awosika has made 50 career appearances and 11 starts. He has also played in four playoff games and started in the Lions’ NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers during the 2023 season.

Awosika is expected to compete with Trevor Penning for the starting left guard spot during training camp.

How Have the Chargers Bolstered the Offensive Line This Offseason?

In addition to signing Awosika, the Chargers signed former Miami Dolphins guard Cole Strange and former Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz this offseason.

Los Angeles will also be getting Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt back from injuries next season. Slater missed the entire 2025 season with a ruptured patellar tendon he suffered in training camp. Meanwhile, Alt missed multiple games with a high ankle sprain before ultimately sustaining a season-ending ankle sprain in Week 9.

The offensive line was a big weakness for the Chargers last season. But with the new additions and return of key players, Los Angeles is hopeful that the offensive line will be stronger in 2026.

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