The Los Angeles Chargers have some big things to figure out during training camp. They already got the ball rolling on Mike McDaniel’s new offense and onboarding a new class of free agents and rookies. But with that comes breaking in several new starters across the roster. It also means sorting out depth charts to figure out the best 53, plus who to stash on things like the practice squad. Rolling into training camp this week, here’s a quick breakdown of the current depth chart and roster bubble. Chargers Depth Chart Entering Training CampQBJustin HerbertTrey LanceDJ UiagaleleiThe Chargers enjoy one of the best backup quarterback situations in the NFL with Trey Lance. DJ Uiagalelei might not make the 53, but he’s a fun third quarterback they will try to keep some other way. RBOmarion HamptonKeaton MitchellKimani VidalAlec Ingold (FB)Gregory DesrosiersAmar JohnsonJaret PattersonKimani Vidal might be a sleeper cut or trade candidate if they think Keaton Mitchell can stay healthy. They have a lot of value in the other names as presences on special teams, plus some intriguing upside with Gregory Desrosiers. WRLadd McConkeyQuentin JohnstonTre' HarrisBrenen ThompsonKeAndre Lambert-SmithLuke GrimmSincere BrownDalevon CampbellDerius DavisJaQuae JacksonDevonte RossWe’ll see how Mike McDaniel really sorts out the “order” of the depth chart. But Tre Harris could end up being the No. 1, for all we know. It feels like everyone after KeAndre Lambert-Smith could be candidates to be shown the door, though. And it still feels like McDaniel could go out and add a wideout, whether it’s free agency, trade or waiver wire. Besides drafting Brenen Thompson, this was the non-quarterback spot he was quietest at when it comes to new additions. TEOronde GadsdenCharlie KolarDavid NjokuTanner McLachlanJerand BradleyJohnny PascuzziEvan SvobodaWe’ll see if David Njoku can enjoy a revival. That would put him above Charlie Kolar, at a minimum. Everything after him feels up for grabs. OLRashawn SlaterJake SlaughterTyler BiadaszCole StrangeJoe AltTrey PipkinsTrevor PenningTravis BurkeKayode AwosikaLogan TaylorJosh KaltenbergerJacob SpomerBen ClevelandAlex HarkeyBranson TaylorLaekin VakalahiIsaiah WorldThe only question marks on the starting five are the guard spots. Cole Strange appears to have one locked down. The other goes to rookie Jake Slaughter, but he needs to successfully make the transition from center. Trey Pipkins, Trevor Penning and Kayode Awosika, who was even getting first-team reps earlier this offseason, offer major value as versatile backups. The rest of the spots are wide open. Khalil Mack | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDL/EDGETeair TartDalvin TomlinsonJamaree CaldwellJustin EboigbeNick BarrettKhalil MackAkheem MesidorTuli TuipulotuKyle KennardNadame TuckerJahmeer CarterTeRah EdwardsJacobian GuilloryTerry WebbScott MatlockBud DupreeGarmon RandolphLook for undrafted free agent Nadame Tucker, who played under new coordinator Chris O’Leary in college, to really put pressure on a veteran like Bud Dupree on the edge. Otherwise, this is a very by-the-books group of players for the Chargers. They’re hoping first-rounder Akheem Mesidor can help right away and counterbalance the loss of Odafe Oweh. LBDenzel PerrymanDaiyan HenleyJunior ColsonTroy DyeDel'Shawn PhillipsLander BartonEmany JohnsonMarlowe WaxVery basic spot for the Chargers at this point. They’re waiting on Junior Colson to come back and match his draft stock, but he could be a sneaky cut candidate. That’s especially true if names like Marlowe Wax keep impressing. CBTarheeb StillDonte JacksonCam HartDeane LeonardEric RogersNikko ReedRodney ShelleyAvery SmithIsas WaxterThe Chargers just keep finding gems here. Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart are strong starters. Eric Rogers and Nikko Reed have flashed big upside worth keeping around and specialists like Deane Leonard figure to be safe. It’s going to be tough sledding for the rest. SDerwin JamesElijah MoldenTony JeffersonRJ MickensGenesis SmithNoah AvingerDevin GrantMyles PurchaseGenesis SmithKendall WilliamsonDerwin James will play more corner and hybrid stuff again, cementing roster spots for Elijah Molden, Tony Jefferson and RJ Mickens. Draft pick Genesis Smith is a sneaky pick to not just make the final roster, but break into a rotation thanks to his strong athletic numbers. STCameron Dicker (K)JK Scott (P)Josh Harris (LS)Sign Up For the Chargers Daily Digest - OnSI’s Free Los Angeles Chargers NewsletterAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
Chargers Depth Chart Entering Training Camp: Who's Starting, Who's Fighting for Their Job
A look at the depth chart and roster battles as Chargers training camp starts.







