Nevertheless, here are the reasonable assumptions at who has the best chance of making the roster. Then Telesco had to throw a wrench in those plans. The roster is at 63 players. Austin Johnson, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Jerry Tillery, Otito Ogbonnia, Christian Covington, Morgan Fox. I thought the rookie out of Duke played incredibly well against the Seahawks and even. We are getting closer to training camp, and its time for an early projection of the final 53-man roster for the Los Angeles Chargers, as we look at who will most likely be on the final roster by September. That leaves Will Clapp, who should be the new backup center, and last years fifth-rounder Brenden Jaimes for extra depth. I still think that, but Tom Telesco said live on air on Saturday night that they are likely to keep both Daniel and Stick on the final roster. The roster is down to 67. He runs out of clean pockets too often and holds the ball in dirty pockets too often as well. Despite the competition for the right tackle spot going on, there is not likely to be any surprises here regarding who makes the roster, barring a breakout from an undrafted free agent. Jack Hammett Sports Complex (Costa Mesa, California), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football. To me, this indicates that theyre going to bring him on slowly in his first season. The six new cuts that were not previously announced are Joe Reed, Jason Moore, Ben DeLuca, Cole Christiansen, Nate Gilliam and Ryan Hunter. I am essentially looking at the 53rd spot on the roster as a debate between keeping Ogbongbemiga or Fehoko. I dont necessarily agree with the decision to keep him, but hes most likely going to make the roster. Woods, Alohi Gilman. This lineup should not be changing much from last year. 
NFL Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors. I did not have Joshua Kelley making the roster in my initial prediction, and after watching this preseason unfold, Im even less confident that theres a spot on this roster for him unless the team is planning for Jackson to be placed on injured reserve after the first round of cuts. To me, this is a signal that neither Daniel nor Stick really went and won the position battle. Chargers backup quarterback Chase Daniel throws a pass against the Seahawks in preseason action. If the Chargers can get some good contributions from their gunners (like Smith at some point), the punt coverage unit should be very much improved this season. Update (9:30 am): Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, the LA Chargers waived Hunter Kampmoyer, bringing the number of tight ends on the roster to four. Nothing changed for the receiver group for me, at least in terms of roster construction. Austin Ekeler, Isaiah Spiller, Joshua Kelley, Leddie Brown, Gabe Nabers. I cant agree with the decision to keep both backups on the roster. Tevaughn Campbell is quite inconsistent but has done just enough that he could stick around purely for depth purposes. All that being said, the Chargers clearly valued Daniels veteran leadership and familiarity with the offense. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Chargers got going early on Monday, waiving nine players and waived/injured two other players. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: rosters | There are multiple important questions to ask about the Chargers cuts. He runs out of clean pockets too often and holds the ball in dirty pockets too often as well. To me, this indicates that theyre going to bring him on slowly in his first season. The roster is down to 62. So Norton wins by default evidenced by Pipkins being the tackle to stick around with the third team and not Norton. This particular position is pretty clear-cut. Palmer, Guyton, and Johnson will all have a role but it seems like the first two have separated themselves from Johnson right now. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Up until last night, I had six defensive tackles making this roster. Raise your hand if you had Chargers sign a 36-year-old, former pro bowl long snapper on your Chargers bingo card. Johnson and Joseph-Day are the main locks with regards to starters. Before training camp I had Emeke Egbule making the roster and the Chargers carrying five edge rushers along with their five defensive tackles. NASCAR qualifying results: Live updates as starting lineup set for Pennzoil 150 Xfinity race at The Brickyard, DraftKings Marketplace: NFT Drop Schedule, DraftKings Marketplace NFT Drop Info Page, Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Top DraftKings NASCAR DFS Plays for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis, 2022 Reignmaker Football GENESIS Set Drop Update. All that being said, the Chargers clearly valued Daniels veteran leadership and familiarity with the offense. However, Hunter has shown me some good flashes at guard, and I believe he should make the roster as the last offensive lineman. The roster now stands at 60 players. J.C. Jackson, Michael Davis, Asante Samuel Jr, Bryce Callahan, Tevaughn Campbell, JaSir Taylor. A promising young superstar quarterback like Justin Herbert. Update (12:13 pm): In the most shocking roster cut made thus far, per Popper, the LA Chargers have waived wide receiver Tyron Johnson. He is currently still dealing with that pesky core muscle injury and is also still on the NFLs Covid reserve list. Hes battled a minor knee injury, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Frankly, I do not feel great about either kicker and at this point, I would prefer to see the Chargers bring in the recently cut, My thinking in picking Vizcaino here and now is that every time the Chargers coaches talk about the kicking battle, they always bring up the ability to handle kickoffs. The defense should also be able to stop many teams as they get All-Pro safety Derwin James back from a meniscus tear and defensive tackle Lindval Joseph for another season.
This is a move that goes against the general train of thought around the league. The Chargers will have to trim their roster from 81 players to 53 by Tuesday, and then hopefully keep some of the players around on the practice squad. I thought the rookie out of Duke played incredibly well against the Seahawks and even flashed a skillset that he did not have in college and almost assuredly is something he picked up from watching and working with Bosa.
The newcomer DeAndre Carter should round out the bunch as the new return man, but he is capable of being a solid backup WR3 or WR4 as well should the team face injuries. - Powered By PickUp, Bosa vs. Mack: Who gets more sacks next season? Herbert also gets the luxury of having a great complimentary running game that is headlined by RB Austin Ekeler and the offensive line that is greatly improved thanks to the Chargers signing Corey Linsley and rookie Rashawn Slater. This time there is not much of that competition. Right now, we will assume Kelley keeps his roster spot another year, as we have seen higher upside from him (though admittedly thats not saying much) than Rountree, who showed basically nothing promising in his rookie year. There is no way to sugarcoat it. Or write about sports? This will allow the Chargers to keep him around with the intention of getting him back on the field at some point down the road. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Vizcaino did have the one miss, though. To me, this is a signal that neither Daniel nor Stick really went and won the position battle. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Then Niemann represents a very intriguing developmental player who has been one of the most consistent defensive players in the preseason for the team. Herbert had a record setting rookie year and he looks like the franchise quarterback for the Chargers. Tristan Vizcaino won the kicking job.
Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Kyle Van Noy, Chris Rumph, Nick Niemann, Troy Reeder.
If any of them has a strong showing this off-season, Fox or even Covington might be in the most precarious spot. Knowing the Chargers and the nature of the NFL, there are bound to be some surprises for the final roster. Will the team keep two quarterbacks or three? Lately, the Chargers have been keeping five receivers on the roster, even when theres been enough competition to justify six. Gilbert Manzano also reported that the team waived running back Darius Bradwell and wide receiver Michael Bandy. Fackrell and Rumph II have each been very pleasant surprises throughout training camp. If any of the guards or tackles get hurt, Jaimes should be the first one off the bench. Update (10:15 am): Per Fernando Ramirez of Sports Illustrated, the LA Chargers waived defensive lineman Joe Gaziano. The sixth spot was up for grabs all camp, and, After those two, there was a battle between Norton and. Yes, he didnt have great blocking in front of him, but the difference in juice between Rountree (and even, I dont think this puts McKitty on the bubble. Do you have a sports website? My thinking in picking Vizcaino here and now is that every time the Chargers coaches talk about the kicking battle, they always bring up the ability to handle kickoffs.
Staley said he was one of Derius Swintons favorites. The franchise has high hopes for this season, but will key players stay healthy and can the Chargers win some close games with Herbert at the helm? That mostly just leaves Tre McKitty, who doesnt seem to have much of a path for a lot of playing time right now except as a blocker. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. After that, look for one of the undrafted free agents to steal a spot, with the safer bet being Leddie Brown. Thats not in Michael Badgleys game. Update (10:26 am): Per Popper, the LA Chargers are waiving cornerback John Brannon, who had an interception in the preseason game vs. the Rams. Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Jalen Guyton, DeAndre Carter. I dont think this puts McKitty on the bubble.
Daniels performance on the field was definitely a mixed bag this preseason, including a very poor performance against the Niners. Linsley, Slater, Feiler, and Johnson remain the four other starters. I cant agree with the decision to keep both backups on the roster. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Before training camp started I thought this team had too many question marks to afford to keep three quarterbacks on the final 53-man roster. I expect him to be placed on injured reserve after the initial round of cuts. Up until last night, I had six defensive tackles making this roster. Hill, Tight ends (4): Jared Cook, Donald Parham, Tre' McKitty, Stephen Anderson, Offensive tackles (4): Rashawn Slater, Bryan Bulaga, Storm Norton, Trey Pipkins, Interior offensive linemen (5): Corey Linsley, Matt Feiler, Oday Aboushi, Brenden Jaimes, Scott Quessenberry, Interior defensive line (5): Linval Joseph, Jerry Tillery, Justin Jones, Christian Covington, Forrest Merrill, Edge rushers (4): Joey Bosa, Kyler Fackrell, Uchenna Nwosu, Chris Rumph, Linebackers (5): Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Kyzir White, Nick Niemann, Amen Ogbongbemiga, Cornerbacks (6): Michael Davis, Asante Samuel Jr., Chris Harris Jr., Brandon Facyson, Tevaughn Campbell, Kemon Hall, Safeties (4): Derwin James, Nasir Adderley, Alohi Gilman, Mark Webb, Special teams (3): Tristan Vizcaino, Matt Overton, Ty Long, 3 bold predictions for Justin Herbert in 2021. dark. Fackrell seems to have surpassed Nwosu for that complementary role alongside Bosa, but both will play a lot as will Rumph II. Chargers fans should be absolutely ecstatic about the depth at this position. The Chargers made a couple of changes at special teams this year by bringing in a new punter (Scott) and a new long snapper (Harris, who went All-Pro last year). After those two, there was a battle between Norton and Trey Pipkins for the swing tackle spot. If Mike Williams continues to underwhelm, Guyton could eventually be the No. I had, The kicker battle has been a wild ride, and unfortunately, we did not get to see much of either kicker last night. We have already supplied our best prediction for the 53-man roster. The Chargers risk losing him to another team by doing this, which is certainly not ideal, but hopefully, they are able to keep him around.
Not to mention he allowed Cody Barton to have a free run at Daniel, which resulted in a defensive touchdown last night. Update (1:15 pm): The LA Chargers released the final 53-man roster. Kyle Van Noy and Rumph should be the backups on the outside. At this point, I am much more confident in Rountree as a runner, pass protector, and receiver. Gerald Everett is the new starter at tight end. Frankly, I do not feel great about either kicker and at this point, I would prefer to see the Chargers bring in the recently cut Joey Slye or even Eddy Pineiro. Young receivers are also starting to make their mark around the league. Chase Daniel remains the clipboard holder to Herbert, while Easton Stick remains a further emergency option. The only competition at all at any position is undrafted free agent kicker James McCourt, but Dustin Hopkins should have little trouble holding onto his job. He needed to improve as a blocker and special teams, and it seems like he has done that so far. Who wins the kicking battle? : Frank Smith (Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line), Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +3000; O/U: 9.5, Training Camp: Jack Hammett Sports Complex (Costa Mesa, California), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 5:38AM. AFC West Division Stephen Anderson departed this off-season and the only other tight end that is likely to make a play for a roster spot is Hunter Kampmoyer, but he will likely end up on the practice squad again. Patrick Mahomes says Black quarterbacks are proving every day that they can be among of the best in the NFL. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. Undrafted rookie Brandon Peters will be vying for a spot, but he will have to impress to steal Stick or Daniels spot. This cornerback lineup is more stacked than in previous years, with four obvious locks to make the roster and have a role of some kind on the team (some bigger than others). Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre McKitty. After being cut, I think Kemon Hall returns to the roster to take Smiths place. *Player who was waived with an injury designation and has reverted back to the teams injured reserve list, Los Angeles Chargers roster cuts following 2021 training camp, Leaderboard, scoring updates from LIV Golf Bedminster. The complete LA Chargers 53-man roster is below: Quarterbacks (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick, Running backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree, Wide receivers (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Joshua Palmer, K.J. Pipkins could certainly make the roster but I cannot, in my right mind, put that into the universe. Record: 9-8-0, 3rd in Via LA Daily News. Long has looked rejuvenated this year and has had a couple of bombs in some of the preseason games. Fackrell seems to have surpassed Nwosu for that complementary role alongside Bosa, but both will play a lot as will Rumph II. Unfortunately for Chargers fans, no one has really won that battle but Norton has not been nearly as bad as Pipkins. Nabers is the only fullback on the roster, and according to Staley, he has had a great camp this year. Stick had some good moments and flashed his athleticism but still struggled with the mental side of the game in various instances. There are also a few players (Breiden Fehoko, Joe Gaziano, Forrest Merrill) that have shown promise but have usually started the season on the practice squad. Unfortunately, Egbule has been hurt and frankly hasnt really stood out that much. After that, theres more competition both for the third starting spot on the defensive line and for roster spots. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. Donald Parham appears to be recovering nicely from his ugly injury late last season. They like his ability to play multiple positions, and he has flashed some good playmaking ability from the slot, as well as his ability on special teams.
The Chargers are a dark horse team and should make some noise in the AFC playoff picture. After that, its a bit of a crapshoot as to who will stand out in training camp. Allen, Williams, and Palmer are all locks at this point, while Guyton is a borderline lock. I hope he sticks on the practice squad. Then there is fifth-round rookie Ogbonnia; who, barring a bad training camp/preseason, should make the final roster. The Chargers have three studs in Murray, White, and Tranquill. Barring an unexpected signing, KJ Hill should make the roster as the last receiver and punt returner much to our chagrin. The kicker battle has been a wild ride, and unfortunately, we did not get to see much of either kicker last night.
Update (12:36 pm): Per Popper, the LA Chargers are waiving defensive tackle Cortez Broughton, bringing the roster down to 59 players. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website.
NFL Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors. I did not have Joshua Kelley making the roster in my initial prediction, and after watching this preseason unfold, Im even less confident that theres a spot on this roster for him unless the team is planning for Jackson to be placed on injured reserve after the first round of cuts. To me, this is a signal that neither Daniel nor Stick really went and won the position battle. Chargers backup quarterback Chase Daniel throws a pass against the Seahawks in preseason action. If the Chargers can get some good contributions from their gunners (like Smith at some point), the punt coverage unit should be very much improved this season. Update (9:30 am): Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, the LA Chargers waived Hunter Kampmoyer, bringing the number of tight ends on the roster to four. Nothing changed for the receiver group for me, at least in terms of roster construction. Austin Ekeler, Isaiah Spiller, Joshua Kelley, Leddie Brown, Gabe Nabers. I cant agree with the decision to keep both backups on the roster. Tevaughn Campbell is quite inconsistent but has done just enough that he could stick around purely for depth purposes. All that being said, the Chargers clearly valued Daniels veteran leadership and familiarity with the offense. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Chargers got going early on Monday, waiving nine players and waived/injured two other players. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: rosters | There are multiple important questions to ask about the Chargers cuts. He runs out of clean pockets too often and holds the ball in dirty pockets too often as well. To me, this indicates that theyre going to bring him on slowly in his first season. The roster is down to 62. So Norton wins by default evidenced by Pipkins being the tackle to stick around with the third team and not Norton. This particular position is pretty clear-cut. Palmer, Guyton, and Johnson will all have a role but it seems like the first two have separated themselves from Johnson right now. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Up until last night, I had six defensive tackles making this roster. Raise your hand if you had Chargers sign a 36-year-old, former pro bowl long snapper on your Chargers bingo card. Johnson and Joseph-Day are the main locks with regards to starters. Before training camp I had Emeke Egbule making the roster and the Chargers carrying five edge rushers along with their five defensive tackles. 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He is currently still dealing with that pesky core muscle injury and is also still on the NFLs Covid reserve list. Hes battled a minor knee injury, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Frankly, I do not feel great about either kicker and at this point, I would prefer to see the Chargers bring in the recently cut, My thinking in picking Vizcaino here and now is that every time the Chargers coaches talk about the kicking battle, they always bring up the ability to handle kickoffs. The defense should also be able to stop many teams as they get All-Pro safety Derwin James back from a meniscus tear and defensive tackle Lindval Joseph for another season. This is a move that goes against the general train of thought around the league. The Chargers will have to trim their roster from 81 players to 53 by Tuesday, and then hopefully keep some of the players around on the practice squad. I thought the rookie out of Duke played incredibly well against the Seahawks and even flashed a skillset that he did not have in college and almost assuredly is something he picked up from watching and working with Bosa. The newcomer DeAndre Carter should round out the bunch as the new return man, but he is capable of being a solid backup WR3 or WR4 as well should the team face injuries. - Powered By PickUp, Bosa vs. Mack: Who gets more sacks next season? Herbert also gets the luxury of having a great complimentary running game that is headlined by RB Austin Ekeler and the offensive line that is greatly improved thanks to the Chargers signing Corey Linsley and rookie Rashawn Slater. This time there is not much of that competition. Right now, we will assume Kelley keeps his roster spot another year, as we have seen higher upside from him (though admittedly thats not saying much) than Rountree, who showed basically nothing promising in his rookie year. There is no way to sugarcoat it. Or write about sports? This will allow the Chargers to keep him around with the intention of getting him back on the field at some point down the road. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Vizcaino did have the one miss, though. To me, this is a signal that neither Daniel nor Stick really went and won the position battle. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Then Niemann represents a very intriguing developmental player who has been one of the most consistent defensive players in the preseason for the team. Herbert had a record setting rookie year and he looks like the franchise quarterback for the Chargers. Tristan Vizcaino won the kicking job.
Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Kyle Van Noy, Chris Rumph, Nick Niemann, Troy Reeder.
If any of them has a strong showing this off-season, Fox or even Covington might be in the most precarious spot. Knowing the Chargers and the nature of the NFL, there are bound to be some surprises for the final roster. Will the team keep two quarterbacks or three? Lately, the Chargers have been keeping five receivers on the roster, even when theres been enough competition to justify six. Gilbert Manzano also reported that the team waived running back Darius Bradwell and wide receiver Michael Bandy. Fackrell and Rumph II have each been very pleasant surprises throughout training camp. If any of the guards or tackles get hurt, Jaimes should be the first one off the bench. Update (10:15 am): Per Fernando Ramirez of Sports Illustrated, the LA Chargers waived defensive lineman Joe Gaziano. The sixth spot was up for grabs all camp, and, After those two, there was a battle between Norton and. Yes, he didnt have great blocking in front of him, but the difference in juice between Rountree (and even, I dont think this puts McKitty on the bubble. Do you have a sports website? My thinking in picking Vizcaino here and now is that every time the Chargers coaches talk about the kicking battle, they always bring up the ability to handle kickoffs. Staley said he was one of Derius Swintons favorites. The franchise has high hopes for this season, but will key players stay healthy and can the Chargers win some close games with Herbert at the helm? That mostly just leaves Tre McKitty, who doesnt seem to have much of a path for a lot of playing time right now except as a blocker. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. After that, look for one of the undrafted free agents to steal a spot, with the safer bet being Leddie Brown. Thats not in Michael Badgleys game. Update (10:26 am): Per Popper, the LA Chargers are waiving cornerback John Brannon, who had an interception in the preseason game vs. the Rams. Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Jalen Guyton, DeAndre Carter. I dont think this puts McKitty on the bubble.
Daniels performance on the field was definitely a mixed bag this preseason, including a very poor performance against the Niners. Linsley, Slater, Feiler, and Johnson remain the four other starters. I cant agree with the decision to keep both backups on the roster. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Before training camp started I thought this team had too many question marks to afford to keep three quarterbacks on the final 53-man roster. I expect him to be placed on injured reserve after the initial round of cuts. Up until last night, I had six defensive tackles making this roster. Hill, Tight ends (4): Jared Cook, Donald Parham, Tre' McKitty, Stephen Anderson, Offensive tackles (4): Rashawn Slater, Bryan Bulaga, Storm Norton, Trey Pipkins, Interior offensive linemen (5): Corey Linsley, Matt Feiler, Oday Aboushi, Brenden Jaimes, Scott Quessenberry, Interior defensive line (5): Linval Joseph, Jerry Tillery, Justin Jones, Christian Covington, Forrest Merrill, Edge rushers (4): Joey Bosa, Kyler Fackrell, Uchenna Nwosu, Chris Rumph, Linebackers (5): Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Kyzir White, Nick Niemann, Amen Ogbongbemiga, Cornerbacks (6): Michael Davis, Asante Samuel Jr., Chris Harris Jr., Brandon Facyson, Tevaughn Campbell, Kemon Hall, Safeties (4): Derwin James, Nasir Adderley, Alohi Gilman, Mark Webb, Special teams (3): Tristan Vizcaino, Matt Overton, Ty Long, 3 bold predictions for Justin Herbert in 2021. dark. Fackrell seems to have surpassed Nwosu for that complementary role alongside Bosa, but both will play a lot as will Rumph II. Chargers fans should be absolutely ecstatic about the depth at this position. The Chargers made a couple of changes at special teams this year by bringing in a new punter (Scott) and a new long snapper (Harris, who went All-Pro last year). After those two, there was a battle between Norton and Trey Pipkins for the swing tackle spot. If Mike Williams continues to underwhelm, Guyton could eventually be the No. I had, The kicker battle has been a wild ride, and unfortunately, we did not get to see much of either kicker last night. We have already supplied our best prediction for the 53-man roster. The Chargers risk losing him to another team by doing this, which is certainly not ideal, but hopefully, they are able to keep him around. Not to mention he allowed Cody Barton to have a free run at Daniel, which resulted in a defensive touchdown last night. Update (1:15 pm): The LA Chargers released the final 53-man roster. Kyle Van Noy and Rumph should be the backups on the outside. At this point, I am much more confident in Rountree as a runner, pass protector, and receiver. Gerald Everett is the new starter at tight end. Frankly, I do not feel great about either kicker and at this point, I would prefer to see the Chargers bring in the recently cut Joey Slye or even Eddy Pineiro. Young receivers are also starting to make their mark around the league. Chase Daniel remains the clipboard holder to Herbert, while Easton Stick remains a further emergency option. The only competition at all at any position is undrafted free agent kicker James McCourt, but Dustin Hopkins should have little trouble holding onto his job. He needed to improve as a blocker and special teams, and it seems like he has done that so far. Who wins the kicking battle? : Frank Smith (Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line), Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +3000; O/U: 9.5, Training Camp: Jack Hammett Sports Complex (Costa Mesa, California), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 5:38AM. AFC West Division Stephen Anderson departed this off-season and the only other tight end that is likely to make a play for a roster spot is Hunter Kampmoyer, but he will likely end up on the practice squad again. Patrick Mahomes says Black quarterbacks are proving every day that they can be among of the best in the NFL. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. Undrafted rookie Brandon Peters will be vying for a spot, but he will have to impress to steal Stick or Daniels spot. This cornerback lineup is more stacked than in previous years, with four obvious locks to make the roster and have a role of some kind on the team (some bigger than others). Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre McKitty. After being cut, I think Kemon Hall returns to the roster to take Smiths place. *Player who was waived with an injury designation and has reverted back to the teams injured reserve list, Los Angeles Chargers roster cuts following 2021 training camp, Leaderboard, scoring updates from LIV Golf Bedminster. The complete LA Chargers 53-man roster is below: Quarterbacks (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick, Running backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree, Wide receivers (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Joshua Palmer, K.J. Pipkins could certainly make the roster but I cannot, in my right mind, put that into the universe. Record: 9-8-0, 3rd in Via LA Daily News. Long has looked rejuvenated this year and has had a couple of bombs in some of the preseason games. Fackrell seems to have surpassed Nwosu for that complementary role alongside Bosa, but both will play a lot as will Rumph II. Unfortunately for Chargers fans, no one has really won that battle but Norton has not been nearly as bad as Pipkins. Nabers is the only fullback on the roster, and according to Staley, he has had a great camp this year. Stick had some good moments and flashed his athleticism but still struggled with the mental side of the game in various instances. There are also a few players (Breiden Fehoko, Joe Gaziano, Forrest Merrill) that have shown promise but have usually started the season on the practice squad. Unfortunately, Egbule has been hurt and frankly hasnt really stood out that much. After that, theres more competition both for the third starting spot on the defensive line and for roster spots. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. Donald Parham appears to be recovering nicely from his ugly injury late last season. They like his ability to play multiple positions, and he has flashed some good playmaking ability from the slot, as well as his ability on special teams.
The Chargers are a dark horse team and should make some noise in the AFC playoff picture. After that, its a bit of a crapshoot as to who will stand out in training camp. Allen, Williams, and Palmer are all locks at this point, while Guyton is a borderline lock. I hope he sticks on the practice squad. Then there is fifth-round rookie Ogbonnia; who, barring a bad training camp/preseason, should make the final roster. The Chargers have three studs in Murray, White, and Tranquill. Barring an unexpected signing, KJ Hill should make the roster as the last receiver and punt returner much to our chagrin. The kicker battle has been a wild ride, and unfortunately, we did not get to see much of either kicker last night.
Update (12:36 pm): Per Popper, the LA Chargers are waiving defensive tackle Cortez Broughton, bringing the roster down to 59 players. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website.