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Chargers eye linemen replacements as Raiders DT battle heats up

6/22/2026

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The Los Angeles Chargers are evaluating Trevor Penning, Kayode Awosika, and rookie Jake Slaughter to replace 2022 first-round pick Zion Johnson.
Penning, 27, has 33 NFL starts and can play multiple line positions.
Awosika logged the most guard snaps among the three candidates.
Both teams are entering training camp, with the Raiders’ defensive tackle competition featuring Adam Butler, Thomas Booker IV, Jonah Laulu, and wild-card Tonka Hemingway.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Chargers are evaluating Trevor Penning, Kayode Awosika, and rookie Jake Slaughter to replace 2022 first-round pick Zion Johnson.
Penning, 27, has 33 NFL starts and can play multiple line positions.
Awosika logged the most guard snaps among the three candidates.
Both teams are entering training camp, with the Raiders’ defensive tackle competition featuring Adam Butler, Thomas Booker IV, Jonah Laulu, and wild-card Tonka Hemingway.