Chargers’ initial 53-man roster for the 2024 NFL season

The Chargers have finalized the full 53-man roster to start the 2024 season. Take a look at each player on the active roster.

The Chargers announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season, which kicks off against the Raiders next Sunday, Sept. 8, at 1:05 p.m. PT.

Los Angeles can still make additional roster moves via waiver claims and free-agent signings in the coming days. They’ll also begin constructing a 16-man practice squad.

Offense

Quarterback (2): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick

Running back (4): Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, Jaret Patterson, Kimani Vidal

Wide receiver (7): Josh Palmer, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, D.J. Chark, Derius Davis, Simi Fehoko, Brenden Rice

Tight end (3): Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst, Stone Smartt

Offensive line (9): Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman, Trey Pipkins, Joe Alt, Brenden Jaimes, Jamaree Salyer, Jordan McFadden, Foster Sarell

Defense

Edge rusher (4): Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree

Interior defensive line (6): Poona Ford, Morgan Fox, Teair Tart, Scott Matlock, Otito Ogbonnia, Justin Eboigbe

Linebacker (4): Denzel Perryman, Junior Colson, Daiyan Henley, Troy Dye

Cornerback (6): Asante Samuel Jr., Kristian Fulton, Ja’Sir Taylor, Deane Leonard, Tarheeb Still, Cam Hart

Safety (5): Derwin James, Alohi Gilman, AJ Finley, JT Woods, Tony Jefferson

Specialists (3): K Cameron Dicker, P J.K. Scott, LS Josh Harris

When do the Chargers have to make final roster cuts?

Find out when the Chargers will have their roster set to the mandatory 53 players.

The Chargers will begin trimming their roster now that the preseason is in the rearview.

Los Angeles must reduce its roster to 53 players by Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. PT.

In previous seasons, teams had multiple deadlines during the cutdown process. But now, the league reverted to just one big cut to the mandatory 53 players.

On Wednesday, the claiming period for players placed on waivers at the final roster reduction will expire at 9 a.m. PT. Then, L.A. will begin assembling its practice squad of 16 players.

Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, out after preseason opener

Here’s how we see the Chargers’ roster shaking out after the first preseason game against the Seahawks.

The Chargers played their first preseason game this past Saturday, giving players on the bubble an opportunity to impress Jim Harbaugh and the rest of the coaching staff.

Who improved their odds of making the team? Here’s how we see the roster shaking out ahead of this week:

Quarterbacks (2): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick

Herbert’s injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot has raised some concerns. It will be two weeks in the walking boot on Aug. 15. He is expected to be ready for the season opener against the Raiders, but his status by then remains to be seen. Stick’s play against the Seahawks wasn’t inspiring, and it hasn’t this entire summer. But the Chargers don’t have a better option on the roster. Luis Perez, who has only been on the roster for a week, could push him for the job if he continues to show promise.

Running backs (4): Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, Jaret Patterson, Isaiah Spiller

Kimani Vidal not being included may come as a surprise. Vidal did not play this past weekend, likely due to the fact that he’s been dealing with an injury that kept him sidelined during the joint practice with the Rams. Patterson received the bulk of the carries on Saturday, and he got reps with the first-team offense in camp. Spiller gets the nod because of his special teams skills.

Wide receivers (6): Josh Palmer, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, D.J. Chark, Derius Davis, Brenden Rice

This has been my projection for this positional room since before the start of camp, and I feel confident this is how it will play out. Rice played the second-most snaps on Saturday.

Tight ends (4): Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst, Stone Smartt, Luke Benson

I’ve had Donald Parham listed in my projections, but considering how much he’s been injured, it’s hard to see him making the roster. When all is said and done, I could see the team rolling with three tight ends, but I have Benson earning a spot. He’s made some plays this summer and would supply the offense with a reliable lead blocker.

Offensive line (9): Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman, Trey Pipkins, Joe Alt, Brenden Jaimes, Jamaree Salyer, Jordan McFadden, Foster Sarell

No changes from my last projection with the exception of the battle between Alex Leatherwood and Sarell. I recently had Leatherwood, but he struggled, allowing six pressures on 20 pass-blocking snaps. Sarell played well at both tackle spots and right guard.

Edge rusher (5): Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, Chris Rumph II

Initially, I had the Chargers only keeping four edge rushers. But Rumph has stood out this summer, both as a pass rusher and run defender. In addition to the depth he would provide, Rumph is a core special teamer. Watch out for Tre’Mon Morris-Brash, who had a solid showing against Seattle.

Defensive line (5): Poona Ford, Morgan Fox, Justin Eboigbe, Otito Ogbonnia, Scott Matlock

Chris Hinton has flashed this summer enough to warrant a spot, which is why they could elect to roster six defensive tackles. But for now, I have them sticking with five.

Linebacker (5): Denzel Perryman, Junior Colson, Daiyan Henley, Nick Niemann, Troy Dye

No changes.

Cornerback (6): Asante Samuel Jr., Kristian Fulton, Ja’Sir Taylor, Deane Leonard, Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still

No changes.

Safety (4): Derwin James, Alohi Gilman, AJ Finley, JT Woods

Tony Jefferson was in my previous projections, but he’s been playing with the third-team defense in camp. Finley has played his way into the third safety spot. Woods showed signs of development this past weekend against the Seahawks.

Specialists (3): K Cameron Dicker, P J.K. Scott, LS Josh Harris

No changes.

Chargers 53-man roster projection after first week of training camp

With the first week of practice behind us, here is our latest projection of the Chargers’ 53-man roster.

The Chargers have another month before they trim their roster down to 53 players for the start of the regular season.

Until then, they still have three preseason games and four more weeks of training camp to prove to the coaching staff they’re worthy of a spot.

With the first week of practice behind us, I’m giving my latest projection of the 53-man roster. Keep in mind, that it’s difficult to make an accurate assessment because the pads weren’t on in Week 1.

For now, here’s who I see making the squad next month.

Quarterback (2): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick

No changes from my initial projection. I see the Chargers keeping two quarterbacks, with Max Duggan being a practice squad candidate.

Running back (5): Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, Kimani Vidal, Jaret Patterson, Ben Mason (FB)

No changes. Edwards and Dobbins have an injury history, which means that the Chargers will likely roster four running backs. I’m giving the nod to Patterson over Isaiah Spiller after getting reps with the first-team offense last Thursday. Patterson spent most of last year on the team’s practice squad.

Wide receiver (6): Josh Palmer, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, D.J. Chark, Derius Davis, Brenden Rice

This is a position that could end up having seven players. But for now, I’m still assuming that only six are rostered. I had Rice in my initial projection and I am still sticking with him after flashing in the first week.

Tight end (4): Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst, Donald Parham Jr., Stone Smartt

Training camp hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows for Parham, who has been sidelined with an injury. I initially had Zach Heins, the undrafted free agent out of South Dakota State, getting the final spot. But because of Parham’s injury concerns, Smartt gets it because of his receiving prowess.

Offensive line (9): Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman, Trey Pipkins, Joe Alt, Brenden Jaimes, Jamaree Salyer, Jordan McFadden, Alex Leatherwood

No changes. It’ll be easier to make evaluations when the pads come on.

Edge rusher (4): Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree

No changes.

Interior defensive line (5): Poona Ford, Morgan Fox, Justin Eboigbe, Otito Ogbonnia, Chris Hinton

I had Hinton in my initial projection and that doesn’t change, as he got some looks with the first-team defense last week.

Linebacker (5): Denzel Perryman, Junior Colson, Daiyan Henley, Nick Niemann, Troy Dye

No changes.

Cornerback (6): Asante Samuel Jr., Kristian Fulton, Ja’Sir Taylor, Deane Leonard, Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still

No changes.

Safety (4): Derwin James, Alohi Gilman, Tony Jefferson, AJ Finley

I had undrafted free agent Akeem Dent making the roster in my initial projection, but Finley gets the spot over him because he got some run as the third safety alongside Derwin James and Alohi Gilman last week. Plus, he was a core special teamer last season.

Specialists (3): Cameron Dicker (K), JK Scott (P), Josh Harris (LS)

Chargers defensive depth chart projection ahead of training camp

Our very early prediction for who will make the Chargers’ 53-man roster on the defensive side of the ball

The Chargers begin training camp in a couple of weeks to prepare for the start of the 2024 season under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.

There, roster spots will be won and lost at The Bolt, the team’s brand-new training facility in El Segundo, CA.

That said, here is my very early prediction for who will make the 53-man roster on the defensive side of the ball.

Edge rusher (4): Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree

Misses the cut: Chris Rumph II, Ty Shelby, Andrew Farmer,

Interior defensive line (5): Poona Ford, Morgan Fox, Justin Eboigbe, Otito Ogbonnia, Chris Hinton

Misses the cut: CJ Okoye, Jerrod Clark

Linebacker (5): Denzel Perryman, Junior Colson, Daiyan Henley, Nick Niemann, Troy Dye

Misses the cut: Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, Shane Lee

Cornerback (6): Asante Samuel Jr., Kristian Fulton, Ja’Sir Taylor, Deane Leonard, Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still

Misses the cut: Chris Wilcox, Matt Hankins

Safety (4): Derwin James, Alohi Gilman, Tony Jefferson, Akeem Dent

Misses the cut: AJ Finley, JT Woods

Chargers offensive depth chart projection ahead of training camp

Our very early prediction for who will make the Chargers’ 53-man roster on the offensive side of the ball

The Chargers begin training camp in a few weeks to prepare for the start of the 2024 season under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.

There, roster spots will be won and lost at The Bolt, the team’s brand new training facility in El Segundo, CA.

That said, here is my very early prediction for who will make the 53-man roster on the offensive side of the ball.

Quarterback (2): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick

Misses the cut: Max Duggan, Casey Bauman

Running back (4): Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, Kimani Vidal, Ben Mason (FB)

Misses the cut: Isaiah Spiller, Elijah Dotson, Jaret Patterson

Wide receiver (6): Josh Palmer, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, D.J. Chark, Derius Davis, Brenden Rice

Misses the cut: Cornelius Johnson, Simi Fehoko, Jaelen Gill, Leon Johnson, Jaylen Johnson, Praise Olatoke

Tight end (3): Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst, Donald Parham Jr.

Misses the cut: Stone Smartt, Zach Heins, Luke Benson

Offensive line (9): Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman, Trey Pipkins, Joe Alt, Brenden Jaimes, Jamaree Salyer, Jordan McFadden, Alex Leatherwood

Misses the cut: Foster Sarell, Karsen Barnhart, Brent Liang, Willis Patrick, Tyler McLellan, Bucky Williams

Chargers’ initial 53-man roster for the 2023 NFL season

The Chargers have finalized the full 53-man roster to start the 2023 season. Take a look at each player on the active roster.

The Chargers have announced their initial 53-man roster heading into the 2023 season, which kicks off against the Dolphins next Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1:25 pm PT.

Los Angeles can still make additional roster moves in the coming days via waiver claims and free-agent signings. They’ll also begin constructing a 16-man practice squad.

Offense

Quarterback (2): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick

Running back (4): Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, Elijah Dotson

Fullback (1): Zander Horvath

Wide receiver (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis

Tight end (4): Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty, Stone Smartt

Offensive line (9): Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Corey Linsley, Jamaree Salyer, Trey Pipkins, Jordan McFadden, Foster Sarell, Will Clapp, Brenden Jaimes

Defense

Defensive line (6): Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Christopher Hinton, Scott Matlock, Nick Williams

Edge rusher (4): Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, Chris Rumph II

Linebacker (5): Eric Kendricks, Kenneth Murray Jr., Daiyan Henley, Nick Niemann, Amen Ogbongbemiga

Cornerback (5): JC Jackson, Asante Samuel Jr., Michael Davis, Ja’Sir Taylor, Deane Leonard

Safety (5): Derwin James Jr., Alohi Gilman, JT Woods, Raheem Layne, AJ Finley

Specialists (3): K Cameron Dicker, P J.K. Scott, LS Josh Harris

When do the Chargers have to make final roster cuts?

Find out when the Chargers will have their roster set to the mandatory 53 players.

Now that the preseason is in the rearview, the Chargers have begun trimming down their roster.

Los Angeles will have to cut their roster to 53 players by Tuesday at 1 p.m. PT.

In previous seasons, teams had multiple deadlines during the cutdown process. In 2021, rosters had to be at 85 players by Aug. 17, 80 players by Aug. 24 and 53 players by Aug. 31. Last season, the league changed that to two deadlines — 80 players by Aug. 23 and 53 players by Aug. 30.

On Wednesday, the claiming period for players placed on waivers at the final roster reduction will expire at 9 p.m. PT. Then, L.A. will begin putting together their practice squad of 16 players.

8 takeaways from the Chargers’ initial 53-man roster

Highlighting what stood out from the Los Angeles Chargers’ initial 53-man roster for the 2022 season.

The Los Angeles Chargers released their initial 53-man roster for the 2022 season on Tuesday afternoon.

Here are some takeaways from things that stood out:

Chargers’ initial 53-man roster for the 2022 NFL season

The Chargers have finalized the full 53-man roster to start the 2022 season. Take a look at each player on the active roster.

The Chargers have announced their initial 53-man roster heading into the 2022 season, which kicks off against the Raiders next Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1:25 pm PT.

Los Angeles can still make additional roster moves in the coming days via waiver claims and free agent signings. They’ll also begin constructing a 16-man practice squad.

Offense

Quarterback (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick

Running back (4): Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller, Larry Rountree III

Fullback (1): Zander Horvath

Wide receiver (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Joshua Palmer, DeAndre Carter, Jalen Guyton

Tight end (3): Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty

Offensive line (9): Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, Zion Johnson, Trey Pipkins, Storm Norton, Jamaree Salyer, Will Clapp, Brenden Jaimes

Defense

Defensive line (6): Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Otito Ogbonnia, Jerry Tillery, Breiden Fehoko

Edge rusher (3): Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Chris Rumph II

Linebacker (5): Kyle Van Noy, Drue Tranquill, Kenneth Murray Jr., Troy Reeder, Nick Niemann, Amen Ogbongbemiga

Cornerback (6): JC Jackson, Asante Samuel Jr., Bryce Callahan, Michael Davis, Ja’Sir Taylor, Deane Leonard

Safety (4): Derwin James Jr., Nasir Adderley, JT Woods, Alohi Gilman

Specialists (3): K Dustin Hopkins, P J.K. Scott, LS Josh Harris