The Chargers announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season, which kicks off against the Cardinals on Sunday, September 13.
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, Trey Lance
Running back (3): Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, Kimani Vidal
Fullback (1): Alec Ingold
Wide receiver (6): Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Tre’ Harris, Brenen Thompson, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Derius Davis
Tight end (3): Charlie Kolar, David Njoku, Oronde Gadsden
Offensive line (11): Rashawn Slater, Kayode Awosika, Jake Slaughter, Cole Strange, Joe Alt, Trey Pipkins III, Branson Taylor, Travis Burke, Jacob
Spomer, Alex Harkey, Logan Taylor
Defense
Defensive line (5): Teair Tart, Dalvin Tomlinson, Jamaree Caldwell, Justin Eboigbe, Nick Barrett
Edge rusher (4): Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, Akheem Mesidor, Bud Dupree
Linebacker (5): Daiyan Henley, Denzel Perryman, Troy Dye, Del’Shawn Phillips, Marlowe Wax
Cornerback (5): Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, Cam Hart, Deane Leonard, Rodney Shelley
Safety (6): Derwin James Jr., Elijah Molden, RJ Mickens, Genesis Smith, Kendall Williamson
Specialists (2): LS Josh Harris, K Cameron Dicker
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers set their roster: Position-by-position look at the initial 53
