LAC Charlie Kolar
NFL tight end. Position: TE. Team: Los Angeles Chargers.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE (Blocking Specialist)
- Team: LAC (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Contract: 3-year, $24.3M deal signed in 2026 free agency ($8.1M AAV)
2026 Outlook
Kolar signed with the Chargers in 2026 free agency as a specialist blocking tight end in Mike McDaniel's offense. His role is NOT as a pass-catcher—that responsibility falls to Oronde Gadsden II and David Njoku—but rather as a lead blocker in 12 and 13 personnel packages. With Baltimore, Kolar's run-blocking produced 5.7 yards per carry when on field versus 4.7 without him, demonstrating his impact on the ground game. McDaniel's scheme is heavily dependent on outside-zone run concepts and leveraging multiple tight ends for blocking. Kolar's $24.3M deal represents a leaguewide trend of teams valuing blocking tight ends more highly. He won't be a fantasy factor but will be critical to the Chargers' offensive efficiency and run-game success. (per The entire NFL needs to keep an eye on Chargers' sneaky free-agent addition in 2026)
Role / Depth Chart
Blocking tight end in 12/13 personnel; primary role is run-blocking for Mike McDaniel's outside-zone run scheme.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-07-09 — The entire NFL needs to keep an eye on Chargers' sneaky free-agent addition in 2026 (The entire NFL needs to keep an eye on Chargers' sneaky free-agent addition in 2026)