Count Jim Harbaugh as a fan of the Chargers initial 53-man roster.
The Chargers Head Coach took to the podium Wednesday morning to give his thoughts about various parts
Here are five takeaways from Harbaugh's press conference.
1. Najee Harris could play in Week 1
There's a chance Najee Harris plays in Week 1.
The Chargers on Tuesday did not place the running back on the Reserve/ Non-Football Injury (NFI) List, meaning Harris will possibly be able to play against the Chiefs for the Chargers 2025 season opener in Brazil.
Harbaugh echoed the same sentiment Wednesday.
"It's a possibility," Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh also noted that Harris will return to practice Wednesday, something he hasn't done since minicamp in June.
Harris sustained a superficial eye injury during a fireworks mishap on July 4 and was put on the (NFI) List ahead of training camp.
"He's going to start back today and work into practice today, this week," Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh added Harris will be "limited" in his return to practice.
Harris, who signed with the Chargers this offseason as a free agent, has rushed for 1,000-plus yards in each of his first four NFL seasons.
View photos of the Chargers 53-man roster as of Oct. 9, 2025.
#0 | LB | Daiyan Henley
#0 | LB | Daiyan Henley
#1 | WR | Quentin Johnston
#1 | WR | Quentin Johnston
#2 | DB | Elijah Molden
#2 | DB | Elijah Molden
#3 | S | Derwin James, Jr.
#3 | S | Derwin James, Jr.
#5 | QB | Trey Lance
#5 | QB | Trey Lance
#9 | WR | Tre' Harris
#9 | WR | Tre' Harris
#10 | QB | Justin Herbert
#10 | QB | Justin Herbert
#11 | K | Cameron Dicker
#11 | K | Cameron Dicker
#12 | WR | Derius Daivs
#12 | WR | Derius Daivs
#13 | WR | Keenan Allen
#13 | WR | Keenan Allen
#15 | WR | Ladd McConkey
#15 | WR | Ladd McConkey
#16 | P | JK Scott
#16 | P | JK Scott
#20 | CB | Cam Hart
#20 | CB | Cam Hart
#23 | S | Tony Jefferson
#23 | S | Tony Jefferson
#24 | CB | Benjamin St-Juste
#24 | CB | Benjamin St-Juste
#26 | CB | Donte Jackson
#26 | CB | Donte Jackson
#27 | S | RJ Mickens
#27 | S | RJ Mickens
#28 | RB | Hassan Haskins
#28 | RB | Hassan Haskins
#29 | CB | Tarheeb Still
#29 | CB | Tarheeb Still
#30 | RB | Kimani Vidal
#30 | RB | Kimani Vidal
#36 | DB | Ja'Sir Taylor
#36 | DB | Ja'Sir Taylor
#40 | S | Kendall Williamson
#40 | S | Kendall Williamson
#41 | LS | Rick Lovato
#41 | LS | Rick Lovato
#42 | TE | Tucker Fisk
#42 | TE | Tucker Fisk
#43 | LB | Troy Dye
#43 | LB | Troy Dye
#44 | FB/DL | Scott Matlock
#44 | FB/DL | Scott Matlock
#45 | OLB | Tuli Tuipulotu
#45 | OLB | Tuli Tuipulotu
#46 | CB | Nikko Reed
#46 | CB | Nikko Reed
#48 | OLB | Bud Dupree
#48 | OLB | Bud Dupree
#50 | OLB | Caleb Murphy
#50 | OLB | Caleb Murphy
#53 | LB | Del'Shawn Phillips
#53 | OLB | Del'Shawn Phillips
#54 | OLB | Kyle Kennard
#54 | OLB | Kyle Kennard
#58 | LB | Marlowe Wax
#58 | LB | Marlowe Wax
#67 | OL | Foster Sarell
#67 | OL | Foster Sarell
#68 | OL | Jamaree Salyer
#68 | OL | Jamaree Salyer
#73 | G | Mekhi Becton
#73 | OL | Mekhi Becton
#74 | T | Austin Deculus
#74 | OL | Austin Deculus
#75 | C | Bradley Bozeman
#75 | C | Bradley Bozeman
#76 | T | Joe Alt
#76 | T | Joe Alt
#77 | G | Zion Johnson
#77 | G | Zion Johnson
#78 | C | Andre James
#78 | C | Andre James
#79 | G/T | Trey Pipkins III
#79 | G/T | Trey Pipkins III
#83 | TE | Tyler Conklin
#83 | TE | Tyler Conklin
#84 | WR | KeAndre Lambert-Smith
#84 | WR | KeAndre Lambert-Smith
#86 | TE | Oronde Gadsden
#86 | TE | Oronde Gadsden
#89 | TE | Will Dissly
#89 | TE | Will Dissly
#90 | DL | Tear Tart
#90 | DL | Tear Tart
#91 | DL | Da'Shawn Hand
#91 | DL | Da'Shawn Hand
#92 | DL | Justin Eboigbe
#92 | DL | Justin Eboigbe
#93 | DL | Otito Ogbonnia
#93 | DL | Otito Ogbonnia
#96 | DL | Naquan Jones
#96 | DL | Naquan Jones
#98 | OLB | Odafe Oweh
#98 | OLB | Odafe Oweh
#99 | DT | Jamaree Caldwell
#99 | DT | Jamaree Caldwell
#7 | RB | DJ Uiagalelei
#7 | RB | DJ Uiagalelei
#31 | RB | Nyheim Hines
#31 | RB | Nyheim Hines
#34 | RB | Amar Johnson
#34 | RB | Amar Johnson
#37 | CB | Isas Waxter
#37 | CB | Isas Waxter
#38 | LB | Emany Johnson
#38 | LB | Emany Johnson
#49 | TE | Thomas Yassmin
#49 | TE | Thomas Yassmin
#56 | LB | Kana'i Mauga
#56 | LB | Kana'i Mauga
#57 | OLB | Clelin Ferrell
#57 | OLB | Clelin Ferrell
#62 | C/G | Sam Mustipher
#62 | C/G | Sam Mustipher
#63 | C | Josh Kaltenberger
#63 | C | Josh Kaltenberger
#66 | T | Bobby Hart
#66 | T | Bobby Hart
#71 | G | Branson Taylor
#71 | G | Branson Taylor
#72 | OT | David Sharpe
#72 | OT | David Sharpe
#82 | WR | JaQuae Jackson
#82 | WR | JaQuae Jackson
#87 | WR | Luke Grimm
#87 | WR | Luke Grimm
#88 | WR | Jalen Reagor
#88 | WR | Jalen Reagor
#94 | DL | TeRah Edwards
#94 | DL | TeRah Edwards
#97 | OLB | Garmon Randolph
#97 | OLB | Garmon Randolph
#8 | QB | Omarion Hampton
#8 | QB | Omarion Hampton
#22 | RB | Najee Harris
#22 | RB | Najee Harris
#25 | LB | Junior Colson
#25 | LB | Junior Colson
#37 | CB | Jordan Oladokun
#37 | CB | Jordan Oladokun
#39 | CB | Eric Rogers
#39 | CB | Eric Rogers
#52 | OLB | Khalil Mack
#52 | OLB | Khalil Mack
#69 | DL | Josh Fuga
#69 | DL | Josh Fuga
#70 | T | Rashawn Slater
#70 | T | Rashawn Slater
#6 | LB | Denzel Perryman
#6 | LB | Denzel Perryman
#33 | DB | Deane Leonard
#33 | DB | Deane Leonard
#47 | LS | Josh Harris
#47 | LS | Josh Harris
#67 | T | Savion Washington
#67 | T | Savion Washington
2. A long snapper update
The Chargers have a new long snapper.
The Bolts on Wednesday added Rick Lovato to the Chargers practice squad, a move that brings a nine-year veteran to the locker room.
Josh Harris, the Chargers usual long snapper, was injured in the preseason finale and was placed on Injured Reserve (Designated to Return) on Tuesday. Harris must miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season.
Harbaugh said he hopes Lovato can mesh well with Cameron Dicker and JK Scott the same way Harris has in recent years.
"The rapport is tremendous with those three. I expect the person we sign is going to come in and have a great rapport as well," Harbaugh said.
3. Colson needs shoulder surgery
The Chargers on Tuesday placed Junior Colson on Injured Reserve, meaning the linebacker will miss the entire 2025 season.
Colson, a 2024 third-round pick by the Bolts, will now miss his second season in the NFL. The linebacker played in 11 games his rookie season (one start) and notched 29 tackles, a quarterback hit and a pass defensed.
Harbaugh provided an update on Colson on Wednesday.
"Unfortunately, he has to get surgery on his shoulder. He's not going to be able to play this season," Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh later added: "Disappointed, he is, as you would expect. It's a setback, but you can't really play linebacker on one shoulder. We'll get it fixed, he'll attack the rehab and be back."
Harbaugh said he was unsure when Colson's injury occurred this summer.
4. Lance wins backup QB job
The Bolts kept two quarterbacks on Tuesday as Justin Herbert and Trey Lance remain on the roster.
Herbert is obviously the starter, but that also means Lance won the backup quarterback battle against Taylor Heinicke.
Lance excelled in training camp and preseason play and impressed teammates and coaches alike.
"Poise, ability, being able to lead the team," Harbaugh said when asked about Lance's summer. "Points per drive, did not turn the ball over one time, ability to get first downs, get our teams scores. Points per drive is probably the of the list."
5. Harbaugh excited to add Deculus
The Chargers kept seven offensive lineman on the 53-man roster but then made a trade to add tackle Austin Deculus to the squad.
"I think making that trade was really good. I feel like he really fits our scheme," Harbaugh said. "Big, tough, physical, tough guy. Practice squad, opportunity squad, we got a few offensive linemen there that we really like and trust."
The Chargers sent a 2027 conditional seventh-round pick to Houston in exchange for Deculus, who was a 2022 sixth-round pick by the Texans.
