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Chargers Ink First Major Extension of Jim Harbaugh Era

The Los Angeles Chargers have given out a big-time extension right before the 2024 season.
Aug 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

TheLos Angeles Chargershave experienced a lot of overturn this offseason. But that should have been expected since they changed head coaches and handed over the keys to Jim Harbaugh.

With the regular season starting on Sept. 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Chargers decided to give out their first big-time extension of the Harbaugh era.

ESPN sources: Chargers reached agreement today with Cameron Dicker “The Kicker” on a four-year, $22.004 million extension that includes $12.5 million guaranteed, making him one of the top five highest-paid kickers in the NFL, just ahead of Evan McPherson and Graham Gano. The deal…pic.twitter.com/QrAjF28vas

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)August 30, 2024

Chargers News: Cameron Dicker Is Now Signed Through 2028

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chargers have given kicker Cameron Dicker a four-year, $22.004 million dollar extension. That deal includes $12.5 million guaranteed, and he's now one of the league's five highest-paid kickers.

In 17 games with the Chargers in 2023, Dicker went 31-of-33 on his field goal attempts, including 7-of-9 from 50-plus yards away. In addition, he was 35-of-35 on extra point attempts.

Now he's locked in for the foreseeable future and that's a win for the Chargers. Having a reliable kicker goes such a long way in the NFL and will be the difference between a win or loss.

As Harbaugh puts his imprint on the team, inking his kicker was the first big-time extension.

Los Angeles placed emphasis on getting more physical and technically sound this offseason. They added more bruisers and maulers on both sides of the ball but this is just the start.

The Chargers still have their work cut out for them to take a jump this fall and dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs.

According toFanDuel Sportsbook, the Chargers currently have the second-highest odds at +390 to win the AFC West in 2024.

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