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Chargers Release Unofficial Depth Chart Ahead of Rams Preseason Game

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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

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