The Chargers begin training camp next week, July 24, to prepare for the start of the 2024 season under Jim Harbaugh’s new regime.
There, roster spots will be won and lost at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
That said, here is my very early prediction for the team’s Week 1 roster.
Quarterback (2): Justin Herbert, Easton Stick
Misses the cut: Max Duggan, Casey Bauman
Running back (5): Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, Kimani Vidal, Isaiah Spiller, Ben Mason (FB)
Misses the cut: 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 (4): Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst, Donald Parham Jr., Zach Heins
Misses the cut: Stone Smartt, 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
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
Specialists (3): Cameron Dicker (K), JK Scott (P), Josh Harris (LS)