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The Las Vegas Raidersmade the biggest splash on the offensive line of any NFL team in free agency this offseason. They signed center Tyler Linderbaum to a record-setting deal at his position. The arrival of Linderbaum should greatly improve the Raiders' offensive line and place them more in-line with their AFC West contenders. Heading into the 2026 NFL season, we've ranked all four offensive lines in the division from best to worst.
The Denver Broncos have a franchise (yet aging) left tackle in Garett Bolles. They signed right guard Quinn Meinerz to a lucrative extension and right tackle Mike McGlinchey is a proven asset, too. With Ben Powers and Luke Wattenberg filling out the starting five, the Broncos have confidence in their offensive line.
Perhaps we're getting a little giddy by ranking the Raiders second, but there's belief that Linderbaum will greatly improve this unit. As will getting left tackle Kolton Miller back healthy. New head coach Klint Kubiak has a history of improving the offensive line when he joins a new club. Spencer Burford and DJ Glaze are question marks, but Jackson Powers-Johnson gives the Raiders a third plus-level starter.
The Kansas City Chiefs have two elite starters in Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith. Left tackle Josh Simmons had an inconsistent rookie season and needs to improve as a sophomore. They also need more from Kingsley Suamataia and Jaylon Moore moving forward.
The Los Angeles Chargers' offensive line has loads to prove after losing both tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater to season-ending injuries last year. Justin Herbert was under constant duress as a result. They've totally retooled the interior. Jake Slaughter is expected to be a rookie starter. Tyler Biadasz and Cole Strange were league-average additions in free agency.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Ranking all 4 starting OL in the AFC West: Where do Raiders stand?
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Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos have a franchise (yet aging) left tackle in Garett Bolles. They signed right guard Quinn Meinerz to a lucrative extension and right tackle Mike McGlinchey is a proven asset, too. With Ben Powers and Luke Wattenberg filling out the starting five, the Broncos have confidence in their offensive line.
Las Vegas Raiders
Perhaps we're getting a little giddy by ranking the Raiders second, but there's belief that Linderbaum will greatly improve this unit. As will getting left tackle Kolton Miller back healthy. New head coach Klint Kubiak has a history of improving the offensive line when he joins a new club. Spencer Burford and DJ Glaze are question marks, but Jackson Powers-Johnson gives the Raiders a third plus-level starter.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have two elite starters in Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith. Left tackle Josh Simmons had an inconsistent rookie season and needs to improve as a sophomore. They also need more from Kingsley Suamataia and Jaylon Moore moving forward.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers' offensive line has loads to prove after losing both tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater to season-ending injuries last year. Justin Herbert was under constant duress as a result. They've totally retooled the interior. Jake Slaughter is expected to be a rookie starter. Tyler Biadasz and Cole Strange were league-average additions in free agency.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Ranking all 4 starting OL in the AFC West: Where do Raiders stand?
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