The Chargers are getting some much-needed help in the trenches.
Los Angeles and former Packers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga have agreed to a three-year deal worth $30 million, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
The former first-round pick out of Iowa has had two knee surgeries. But despite that, he has still managed to start 111 of his 115 games over the past nine seasons, showing exemplary toughness.
Bulaga has always been outstanding in pass protection, but he transitioned well to Matt LaFleur’s outside-zone scheme in the run game.
In each of his full seasons since 2014, Bulaga has ranked among the 10 best right tackles in Pro Football Focus’ pass-blocking grade, with three ranking in the top three.
Chargers’ new offensive line coach James Campen came over from Green Bay where he coached Bulaga from 2010 to 2017, so the familiarity likely helped lure in the 30-year old.
