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Zion Johnson has forced the Chargers to regret what was once a smart decision

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Even a decision that was completely correct in the moment can be one that a team later regrets. That's the situation the LA Chargers may find themselves in with 2022 first-round pick Zion Johnson.

The Chargers declined Johnson's fifth-year rookie option after three disappointing seasons as a pro. Johnson was viewed as a weak link on a struggling offensive line and even flirted with a position change to center to improve his play. That didn't work, and it appeared inevitable that 2025 would be his last year in LA.

That's when Johnson took control of his own narrative.