Will Dissly
#89 TE · Los Angeles Chargers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'4"
Weight
265 lbs
Age
29
College
Washington
Draft
2018, Rd 4, #120
TE Rank
#49 / 164
B-
F
C+
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The Verdict on Will, in One Read
On the field, Will Dissly grades out as a middling TE for Los Angeles Chargers (C+ Performance). That places him 49th of 164 graded tight ends. Against that production, his deal reads as good value on the Contract Value Index (B-) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 96 | 188 | 1,999 | 15 | |
| 2025 |  | 9 | 11 | 97 | 0 |
| 2024 | | 15 | 50 | 481 | 2 |
| 2023 |  | 16 | 17 |
Current Contract
AAV
$795K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B-
Good Value
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This Will Dissly signing earns a solid B- CVI as a textbook depth acquisition that checks all the boxes for smart roster building. At just $0.8M annually, the Chargers are getting a proven veteran tight end who brings blocking reliability and occasional receiving upside at replacement-level money — the kind of value play that championship rosters are built on. Dissly profiles as a classic depth piece who can step into meaningful snaps without hurting the offense, particularly valuable given his versatility in both inline and move formations. The minimal financial commitment makes this essentially risk-free for Los Angeles, as they're paying bottom-tier money for a player who's consistently shown he can contribute when called upon throughout his NFL career. While Dissly isn't going to transform their passing attack, he gives the Chargers exactly what they need in a complementary tight end: steady hands, disciplined route-running, and the ability to hold up in protection schemes that maximize their skill position talent.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Will's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Performance Analysis
C+
#49 of 164 TEs
FCA+
The C+ performance grade on Will Dissly reflects how his statistical baseline holds against the tight end field. In the 2025 season, Dissly logged 97 receiving yards across nine games, a modest output that characterizes him as a solid depth piece rather than a featured target in the passing game. His primary value has historically centered on blocking consistency and red-zone reliability — areas where his veteran experience provides tangible utility — yet those qualitative strengths did not translate into significant volume this season. The nine-game appearance count signals durability concerns or limited offensive opportunities, both of which constrain his impact on a team's vertical offense. At 29 years old with eight seasons in the league, Dissly occupies the "established veteran" tier where production matters most, and his current trajectory does not suggest he can operate as more than a rotational contributor. The Chargers' decision to release him, coupled with media framing around the move as a roster thinning rather than loss of critical depth, underscores that the organization viewed him as expendable despite his locker-room value. His role moving forward will depend entirely on where he lands, but the low reception total and limited snaps suggest his window as a meaningful pass-catcher has narrowed considerably.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Yards/Reception8.82
Below AvgNFL Avg: 9.19 · Elite: 15.9
How Will Compares at the Position
Will Dissly ranks 49th of 164 graded tight ends by performance. That slots Will between Daniel Bellinger (C+) just ahead and Jelani Woods (C+) just behind.
Graded higher
Daniel BellingerTennessee TitansC+Robert TonyanKansas City ChiefsC+Marcedes LeWisDenver BroncosC+Will DisslyC+
Graded lower
Jelani WoodsNew York JetsFan Sentiment
F
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Chargers shed injury-prone veteran TE and offensive line depth pieces to create salary cap flexibility heading into 2026 free agency.
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