The Harbaugh brothers have swung a trade.
It's a big one. And a good one for the Chargers.
The Chargers on Tuesday announced that they have acquired edge rusher Odafe Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick in a trade the Ravens in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman and a 2026 fifth-round pick. The completion of the deal is pending physicals.
There's a lot to unpack here, so let's get into it, beginning with who the Bolts brought in.
Oweh brings much-needed edge depth to the Chargers for both the short and (potentially) the long term.
He was a 2021 first-round pick by the Ravens when Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz was Baltimore's Director of Player Personnel. Corey Krawiec, the Chargers Director of Player Personnel Strategy, was also with the Ravens in 2021 as the team's Manager, Player Evaluation and Analytics.
In short, Oweh is a player the Chargers front office knows well. And you have to assume that Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh surely got some solid intel from his brother, John, on Baltimore's end.
Oweh was a steady player with 13.0 sacks in his first three seasons in the league before taking a leap with a 10.0-sack season in 2024.
While Oweh hasn't recorded a sack yet in 2025, he will bring depth and experience up front and should factor into the defensive rotation as soon as he's up to speed.
The Chargers know what they have in Khalil Mack, a future Hall of Famer who is eligible to return from Injured Reserve next week. And Tuli Tuipulotu has taken a clear leap in his first full-season as a starter and is likely a long-term piece of the defense.
But the rest of the edge group hadn't lived up to their potential yet as Bud Dupree, Caleb Murphy and Kyle Kennard have tallied just 0.5 sacks and one quarterback hit (both by Murphy) in 12 total games between them.
Oweh has tallied a Pro Football Focus pass-rush grade of 72.3 so far in 2025, a number that is 30th among edge rushers with at least 75 attempts. For what it's worth, that's a higher grade that Tuipulotu has recorded so the hope is that Oweh brings some juice to help the Chargers defense get to opposing quarterbacks.
And when Mack returns, it's not hard to envision Chargers Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter rolling out Mack, Tuipulotu and Oweh in certain packages.
It's worth noting that Oweh is slated to be a free agent in 2026, but perhaps Hortiz and Co. made this deal with the intention of possibly signing him in the offseason if things work out.
But credit Hortiz and his staff for potentially looking ahead — Mack is also slated to be a free agent in 2026 — and bringing in a player who could be a key long-term piece for the Bolts defense.
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with outside linebacker Odafe Oweh.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) rushes in during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Arlington, TX. The Ravens won 28-25. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The Ravens defeated the Cowboys 28-25. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) runs during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Baltimore. The Ravens defeated the Commanders 30-23. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Buccaneers 41 - 31. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) is blocked by Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) runs during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday, Jan. 4 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Baltimore. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) reacts during the second half of an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) lines up during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Michael Owens via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh celebrates after a Cleveland Browns penalty during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) celebrates a time out taken by the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (Cooper Neill via AP)
As for the draft picks involved, the Bolts are getting a 2027 seventh-round pick that originally belonged to the Rams. That means the Chargers have eight picks in 2027, including all seven of their own.
The Bolts did send a 2026 fifth-rounder to Baltimore, which means the Chargers are down to just five total picks for next spring. Remember that the Chargers sent their 2026 seventh-round pick to the Titans in the August 2024 trade for safety Elijah Molden.
Which brings us to Gilman.
A respected locker room leader and a consistent and steady player on the field, Gilman was a fan favorite who will be missed my many.
A 2020 sixth-round pick, Gilman worked his way from up from special teams standout to be a rotational safety before eventually taking over the starting role in 2023.
He had a knack for the ball with three interceptions, three forced fumbles and a two fumble recoveries over the past two seasons.
Molden's arrival in 2024 meant the Chargers rolled with Gilman and Molden on the back end while Derwin James, Jr. patrolled near the line of scrimmage as a superb box defender.
With Gilman now gone, expect Tony Jefferson to take on a starting role that will allow Minter to still play with the versatile three-safety packages that help make the Bolts defense one of the league's best.
Gilman is also slated to be a free agent in 2026 so this could also be viewed as a futuristic move for the Bolts. James is still under contract in 2026 while Molden will be in the second season of a multi-year deal.
Overall, this trade might have surprised some people. But keep in mind that Hortiz has routinely and consistently said that he spends 365 days a year looking for ways to make the Chargers roster better.
With the 2025 NFL trade deadline a month away, Hortiz was true to his word and swung a deal that makes the Chargers better both now and potentially for the future, too.
View photos of the Chargers 53-man roster as of Oct. 1, 2025.
#0 | LB | Daiyan Henley
#0 | LB | Daiyan Henley
#1 | WR | Quentin Johnston
#1 | WR | Quentin Johnston
#2 | DB | Elijah Molden
#2 | DB | Elijah Molden
#3 | S | Derwin James, Jr.
#3 | S | Derwin James, Jr.
#5 | QB | Trey Lance
#5 | QB | Trey Lance
#8 | QB | Omarion Hampton
#8 | QB | Omarion Hampton
#9 | WR | Tre' Harris
#9 | WR | Tre' Harris
#10 | QB | Justin Herbert
#10 | QB | Justin Herbert
#11 | K | Cameron Dicker
#11 | K | Cameron Dicker
#12 | WR | Derius Daivs
#12 | WR | Derius Daivs
#13 | WR | Keenan Allen
#13 | WR | Keenan Allen
#15 | WR | Ladd McConkey
#15 | WR | Ladd McConkey
#16 | P | JK Scott
#16 | P | JK Scott
#20 | CB | Cam Hart
#20 | CB | Cam Hart
#23 | S | Tony Jefferson
#23 | S | Tony Jefferson
#24 | CB | Benjamin St-Juste
#24 | CB | Benjamin St-Juste
#26 | CB | Donte Jackson
#26 | CB | Donte Jackson
#27 | S | RJ Mickens
#27 | S | RJ Mickens
#28 | RB | Hassan Haskins
#28 | RB | Hassan Haskins
#29 | CB | Tarheeb Still
#29 | CB | Tarheeb Still
#32 | S | Alohi Gilman
#32 | S | Alohi Gilman
#36 | DB | Ja'Sir Taylor
#36 | DB | Ja'Sir Taylor
#40 | S | Kendall Williamson
#40 | S | Kendall Williamson
#41 | LS | Rick Lovato
#41 | LS | Rick Lovato
#42 | TE | Tucker Fisk
#42 | TE | Tucker Fisk
#43 | LB | Troy Dye
#43 | LB | Troy Dye
#44 | FB/DL | Scott Matlock
#44 | FB/DL | Scott Matlock
#45 | OLB | Tuli Tuipulotu
#45 | OLB | Tuli Tuipulotu
#46 | CB | Nikko Reed
#46 | CB | Nikko Reed
#48 | OLB | Bud Dupree
#48 | OLB | Bud Dupree
#50 | OLB | Caleb Murphy
#50 | OLB | Caleb Murphy
#53 | LB | Del'Shawn Phillips
#53 | OLB | Del'Shawn Phillips
#54 | OLB | Kyle Kennard
#54 | OLB | Kyle Kennard
#58 | LB | Marlowe Wax
#58 | LB | Marlowe Wax
#67 | OL | Foster Sarell
#67 | OL | Foster Sarell
#68 | OL | Jamaree Salyer
#68 | OL | Jamaree Salyer
#73 | G | Mekhi Becton
#73 | OL | Mekhi Becton
#74 | T | Austin Deculus
#74 | OL | Austin Deculus
#75 | C | Bradley Bozeman
#75 | C | Bradley Bozeman
#76 | T | Joe Alt
#76 | T | Joe Alt
#77 | G | Zion Johnson
#77 | G | Zion Johnson
#78 | C | Andre James
#78 | C | Andre James
#79 | G/T | Trey Pipkins III
#79 | G/T | Trey Pipkins III
#83 | TE | Tyler Conklin
#83 | TE | Tyler Conklin
#84 | WR | KeAndre Lambert-Smith
#84 | WR | KeAndre Lambert-Smith
#86 | TE | Oronde Gadsden
#86 | TE | Oronde Gadsden
#89 | TE | Will Dissly
#89 | TE | Will Dissly
#90 | DL | Tear Tart
#90 | DL | Tear Tart
#91 | DL | Da'Shawn Hand
#91 | DL | Da'Shawn Hand
#92 | DL | Justin Eboigbe
#92 | DL | Justin Eboigbe
#93 | DL | Otito Ogbonnia
#93 | DL | Otito Ogbonnia
#96 | DL | Naquan Jones
#96 | DL | Naquan Jones
#99 | DT | Jamaree Caldwell
#99 | DT | Jamaree Caldwell
#7 | RB | DJ Uiagalelei
#7 | RB | DJ Uiagalelei
#30 | RB | Kimani Vidal
#30 | RB | Kimani Vidal
#34 | RB | Amar Johnson
#34 | RB | Amar Johnson
#38 | LB | Emany Johnson
#38 | LB | Emany Johnson
#49 | TE | Thomas Yassmin
#49 | TE | Thomas Yassmin
#56 | LB | Kana'i Mauga
#56 | LB | Kana'i Mauga
#57 | OLB | Clelin Ferrell
#57 | OLB | Clelin Ferrell
#63 | C | Josh Kaltenberger
#63 | C | Josh Kaltenberger
#71 | G | Branson Taylor
#71 | G | Branson Taylor
#72 | OT | David Sharpe
#72 | OT | David Sharpe
#82 | WR | JaQuae Jackson
#82 | WR | JaQuae Jackson
#87 | WR | Luke Grimm
#87 | WR | Luke Grimm
#94 | DL | TeRah Edwards
#94 | DL | TeRah Edwards
#97 | OLB | Garmon Randolph
#97 | OLB | Garmon Randolph
# | OL | Michael Dunn
# | OL | Michael Dunn
#| CB | Isas Waxter
#| CB | Isas Waxter
# | OL | Bobby Hart
# | OL | Bobby Hart
#6 | LB | Denzel Perryman
#6 | LB | Denzel Perryman
#22 | RB | Najee Harris
#22 | RB | Najee Harris
#25 | LB | Junior Colson
#25 | LB | Junior Colson
#37 | CB | Jordan Oladokun
#37 | CB | Jordan Oladokun
#39 | CB | Eric Rogers
#39 | CB | Eric Rogers
#52 | OLB | Khalil Mack
#52 | OLB | Khalil Mack
#69 | DL | Josh Fuga
#69 | DL | Josh Fuga
#70 | T | Rashawn Slater
#70 | T | Rashawn Slater
#33 | DB | Deane Leonard
#33 | DB | Deane Leonard
#47 | LS | Josh Harris
#47 | LS | Josh Harris
#67 | T | Savion Washington
#67 | T | Savion Washington
