The Chargers have released their unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 3 of the 2026 preseason.
The Bolts will play the Rams on Thursday, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. (PT).
For reference, the Chargers offense is listed in "21 personnel" with a running back, fullback, tight end and two wide receivers along with a quarterback and the offensive line.
The Bolts defense, meanwhile, features a 3-4 setup with three down linemen, two edge rushers, two inside linebackers, two cornerbacks and two safeties.
Here's a look at the Chargers unofficial depth chart with starters followed by backups listed in order as they appear.
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Starter: Justin Herbert
Backups: Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei
Running back
Starter: Omarion Hampton
Backup: Keaton Mitchell OR Kimani Vidal, Jaret Patterson, Amar Johnson and Gregory Desrosiers
Fullback
Starter: Alec Ingold
Backup: Scott Matlock
Wide receiver
Starters: Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston
Backups: Tre' Harris, Brenen Thompson, Derius Davis, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Dalevon Campbell, JaQuae Jackson, Devonte Ross, Sincere Brown, Liam Clifford and Gary Jennings
Tight end
Starter: Charlie Kolar OR Oronde Gadsden OR David Njoku
Backups: Scott Matlock, Johnny Pascuzzi, Jerand Bradley and Evan Svoboda
Offensive tackles
Starters: Rashawn Slater (LT) and Joe Alt (RT)
Backups: Trey Pipkins III (LT/RT), Branson Taylor (LT), Travis Burke (RT), Logan Taylor (LT), Laekin Vakalahi (RT) and Isaiah World (LT) - on Non-Football Injury List
Interior offensive linemen
Starters: Kayode Awosika (LG) OR Branson Taylor (LG), Jake Slaughter (C) and Cole Strange (RG)
Backups: Jacob Spomer (C), Trevor Penning (RG/LG), Josh Kaltenberger (C), Logan Taylor (RG) and Alex Harkey (LG/RG)
DEFENSE
Interior defensive linemen
Starters: Jamaree Caldwell, Dalvin Tomlinson and Teair Tart
Backups: Nick Barrett, Justin Eboigbe, TeRah Edwards, Jahmeer Carter, Terry Webb and Jacobian Guillory
Edge rusher
Starters: Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu
Backups: Akheem Mesidor, Bud Dupree, Nadame Tucker, Kyle Kennard, Garmon Randolph and Andre Carter
Inside linebacker
Starters: Daiyan Henley and Denzel Perryman
Backups: Troy Dye, Del'Shawn Phillips, Junior Colson, Marlowe Wax, Emany Johnson and Lander Barton
Cornerback
Starters: Tarheeb Still and Donte Jackson OR Cam Hart
Backups: Deane Leonard, Nikko Reed, Eric Rogers, Isas Waxter, Avery Smith and Rodney Shelley
Safety
Starters: Derwin James, Jr. and Elijah Molden
Backups: Tony Jefferson, RJ Mickens, Genesis Smith, Kendall Williamson, Myles Purchase, Noah Avinger and Devin Grant
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker/kickoffs
Cameron Dicker
Punter/holder
JK Scott
Long snapper
Starter: Josh Harris
Backup: Peter Bowden
Kick returner
Starter: Derius Davis
Backups: Keaton Mitchell, Kimani Vidal and KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Punt returner
Starter: Derius Davis
Backups: Brenen Thompson, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey




