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Apr 19, 2017 at 07:41 AM

Pro Bowlers Chargers Set to Face in 2017

The Bolts are set to face a whopping 57 Pro Bowlers in 2017.

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy runs for yardage in action against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Raiders won the game, 38-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
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Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy runs for yardage in action against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Raiders won the game, 38-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)

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Buffalo Bills defensive end Kyle Williams (95) lines up against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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Buffalo Bills defensive end Kyle Williams (95) lines up against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) pass rushes during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in Seattle, Wash. The Seahawks won the game, 31-25. (Greg Trott via AP)
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Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) pass rushes during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in Seattle, Wash. The Seahawks won the game, 31-25. (Greg Trott via AP)

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Buffalo Bills offensive guard Richie Incognito (64) leads blocking against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of their NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Buffalo Bills offensive guard Richie Incognito (64) leads blocking against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of their NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) rushes during the game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, December 19, 2016 Landover, MD. The Panthers defeated the Redskins 26-15. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
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Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) rushes during the game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, December 19, 2016 Landover, MD. The Panthers defeated the Redskins 26-15. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)

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Denver Broncos Chris Harris Jr. (25) plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (Tom DiPace via AP)
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Denver Broncos Chris Harris Jr. (25) plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016.

(Tom DiPace via AP)

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Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) drops into coverage in action against the Tennessee Titans Sunday December 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) drops into coverage in action against the Tennessee Titans Sunday December 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)

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Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas runs a pass route in action against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 24-6. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
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Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas runs a pass route in action against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 24-6. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) runs the ball defended by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) runs the ball defended by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller plays against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney)
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller plays against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Weston Kenney)

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Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas (73) run blocks in action against the Washington Redskins on Sunday October 2, 2016 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP Images)
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Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas (73) run blocks in action against the Washington Redskins on Sunday October 2, 2016 at FedExField in Landover, Md. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP Images)

Damian Strohmeyer
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker D.J. Alexander (57) runs in pursuit during a week 3 preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Chicago. The Chiefs won 23-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker D.J. Alexander (57) runs in pursuit during a week 3 preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Chicago. The Chiefs won 23-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)

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Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) punts the football during a week 3 preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Chicago. The Chiefs won 23-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
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Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) punts the football during a week 3 preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Chicago. The Chiefs won 23-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)

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Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) runs the ball after interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) runs the ball after interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) runs the ball after an interception during an NFL football Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in Houston. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) runs the ball after an interception during an NFL football Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 in Houston. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) vaults Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) vaults Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during an NFL regular season game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins won, 34-13. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during an NFL regular season game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins won, 34-13. (Ric Tapia via AP)

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) receives a pass during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) receives a pass during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Miami Dolphins Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball during a game against the New England Patriots on January 1, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
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Miami Dolphins Jay Ajayi (23) runs the ball during a game against the New England Patriots on January 1, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

( Tom DiPace via AP)

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Miami Dolphins Ndamukong Suh (93) during of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
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Miami Dolphins Ndamukong Suh (93) during of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

(Tom DiPace via AP)

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) returns a punt for a touchdown during the game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, December 11, 2016 Philadelphia. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 27-22. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) returns a punt for a touchdown during the game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, December 11, 2016 Philadelphia. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 27-22. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Fletcher Cox (91) rushes against the Washington Redskins, Sunday October 4, 2015, Landover, MD. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Fletcher Cox (91) rushes against the Washington Redskins, Sunday October 4, 2015, Landover, MD. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)

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Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) prepares for the snap during the game against the New York Giants, Sunday Nov. 6, 2016, Secaucus, NJ. The Giants defeated the Eagles 28-23. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
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Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) prepares for the snap during the game against the New York Giants, Sunday Nov. 6, 2016, Secaucus, NJ. The Giants defeated the Eagles 28-23. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)

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Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Peters (71) run blocks in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday September 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pa. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
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Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Peters (71) run blocks in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday September 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pa. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)

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Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Donald Penn sets up to block in action against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 24-6. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
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Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Donald Penn sets up to block in action against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 24-6. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) during an AFC Wild Card NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 in Houston. The Texans won, 27-14. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) during an AFC Wild Card NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 in Houston. The Texans won, 27-14. (Ric Tapia via AP)

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Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson (27) in coverage during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in San Diego. Oakland won 19-16. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson (27) in coverage during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in San Diego. Oakland won 19-16. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) during an AFC Wild Card NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 in Houston. The Texans won, 27-14. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) during an AFC Wild Card NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 in Houston. The Texans won, 27-14. (Ric Tapia via AP)

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Oakland Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) prepares to snap the football during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 27, 2016. The Raiders defeated the Panthers 35-32. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
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Oakland Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) prepares to snap the football during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, November 27, 2016. The Raiders defeated the Panthers 35-32. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

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Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele (70) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game, 33-25. (Greg Trott via AP)
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Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele (70) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game, 33-25. (Greg Trott via AP)

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) drops back to pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) drops back to pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) makes a reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) makes a reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Washington Redskins guard Brandon Scherff (75) blocks during a week 16 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. The Redskins won 41-21. (Scott Boehm via AP)
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Washington Redskins guard Brandon Scherff (75) blocks during a week 16 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. The Redskins won 41-21. (Scott Boehm via AP)

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Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed celebrates his touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed celebrates his touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) is seen in action during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 in Landover, Md. Green Bay won 35-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) is seen in action during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 in Landover, Md. Green Bay won 35-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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Washington Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams (71) pass blocks in action against the Miami Dolphins Sunday September 13, 2015 in Landover, Md. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
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Washington Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams (71) pass blocks in action against the Miami Dolphins Sunday September 13, 2015 in Landover, Md. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)

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Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Zach Brown (53) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Zach Brown (53) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) sets up to block during the 2016 NFL week 16 regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Lions, 42-21. (James D. Smith via AP)
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Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) sets up to block during the 2016 NFL week 16 regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Lions, 42-21. (James D. Smith via AP)

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during an NFL Divisional Round Playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Arlington, TX. The Packers won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during an NFL Divisional Round Playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Arlington, TX. The Packers won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to pass during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys, 34-31. (Tom DiPace via AP)
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to pass during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys, 34-31. (Tom DiPace via AP)

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (50) pursues the play during the 2016 NFL week 16 regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Lions, 42-21. (James D. Smith via AP)
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (50) pursues the play
during the 2016 NFL week 16 regular season game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Lions, 42-21. (James D. Smith via AP)

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Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (72) during an NFL Divisional Round Playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Arlington, TX. The Packers won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (72) during an NFL Divisional Round Playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Arlington, TX. The Packers won, 34-31. (Ric Tapia via AP)

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Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 42-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 42-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches and runs the football during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys, 34-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches and runs the football during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys, 34-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)

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New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 24-19. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 24-19. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) warms up before play against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football NFC wildcard playoff game Jan. 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
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New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) warms up before play against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football NFC wildcard playoff game Jan. 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

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December 18, 2016, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, (13) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown during the NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 17-6. Christopher Szagola/CSM (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)
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December 18, 2016, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, (13) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown during the NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 17-6. Christopher Szagola/CSM (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) fumbles the ball during the second half of an NFL football game as New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins (20) defends Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) fumbles the ball during the second half of an NFL football game as New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins (20) defends Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams (92) during an NFL regular season game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins won, 34-13. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams (92) during an NFL regular season game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins won, 34-13. (Ric Tapia via AP)

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New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) in coverage during to an NFL AFC divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 34-16. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) in coverage during to an NFL AFC divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 34-16. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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El quarterback de los Patriots, Tom Brady, lanza un pase contra los Steelers en el partido por el título de la AFC el domingo, 22 de enero de 2017, en Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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El quarterback de los Patriots, Tom Brady, lanza un pase contra los Steelers en el partido por el título de la AFC el domingo, 22 de enero de 2017, en Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) warms up prior to the NFL AFC Divisional football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Texans 34-16. (Jim Mahoney via AP)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) warms up prior to the NFL AFC Divisional football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Texans 34-16. (Jim Mahoney via AP)

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New England Patriots middle linebacker Dont'a Hightower during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2016. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
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New England Patriots middle linebacker Dont'a Hightower during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2016. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)

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Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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The NFL will announce the 2017 schedule Thursday at 5:00pm, and we will have comprehensive, wall-to-wall coverage breaking down the entire slate of games for the Chargers.

But for now, we wanted to know who the Bolts themselves predict they'll open the season against.

With Phase II underway, we took the pulse of the locker room to hear who they think we'll face in Week 1.  Here are their predictions:

Jason Verrett – vs. Denver Broncos

Melvin Gordon – at Dallas Cowboys

Keenan Allen – at Kansas City Chiefs

Brandon Mebane – at Oakland Raiders

Travis Benjamin – vs. Oakland Raiders

Casey Hayward – vs. Washington Redskins

Denzel Perryman – at Oakland Raiders

Geremy Davis – at New York Giants

Russell Okung – vs. Washington Redskins

Jahleel Addae – vs. Oakland Raiders

Kenjon Barner – vs. Cleveland Browns

Branden Oliver – at New England Patriots

Caraun Reid – at New England Patriots

Drew Kaser – vs. Denver Broncos

Tyrell Williams – vs. Oakland Raiders

Da'Ron Brown – vs. Cleveland Browns

Chris Hairston – vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Tyreek Burwell – at New York Giants

Damion Square – at Dallas Cowboys

Jeremiah Attaochu – at Oakland Raiders

Kenny Wiggins – at New York Jets

Tenny Palepoi  - at New York Giants

Darius Philon – at Dallas Cowboys

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The Los Angeles Chargers today signed defensive lineman Poona Ford
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Hayden Hurst

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Hayden Hurst.
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Los Angeles Chargers Trade Keenan Allen to Chicago Bears

The Los Angeles Chargers today traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick (110th overall).
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tight End Will Dissly

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Will Dissly to a multi-year contract.
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Alohi Gilman

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed safety Alohi Gilman to a multi-year contract.
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Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Gus Edwards

The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with running back Gus Edwards on a multi-year contract.
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Los Angeles Chargers Part Ways with Mike Williams

The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the release of wide receiver Mike Williams.
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Los Angeles Chargers Tender Offers to Cameron Dicker and Foster Sarell

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed tenders on kicker Cameron Dicker and tackle Foster Sarell.
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Los Angeles Chargers Release Eric Kendricks

The Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday announced the release of linebacker Eric Kendricks.
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Let's Play: Jordan McFadden and Scott Matlock in Madden 24

On the latest edition of Let's Play, rookie defensive lineman Scott Matlock and rookie offensive lineman Jordan McFadden go head-to-head in a game of Madden 24, while kicker Cameron Dicker asks them questions. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. Powered by Southern California McDonald's.
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Lets Play: Eric Kendricks and Kenneth Murray in FIFA 23

On the latest edition of Let's Play, linebackers Eric Kendricks and Kenneth Murray go head-to-head in FIFA 23, while kicker Cameron Dicker asks them questions. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers players. Powered by Southern California McDonald's.
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Lets Play: Alohi Gilman and Michael Davis race in F1 22

On the latest edition of Let's Play, safety Alohi Gilman and cornerback Michael Davis go head-to-head in F1 22, while kicker Cameron Dicker asks them questions. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers players. Powered by Southern California McDonald's.
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign 11 Players to Contracts

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 11 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. 10 of the players finished the 2023 season on the team's practice squad:
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Ty Shelby to Active Roster; Place Justin Hollins on Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed outside linebacker Ty Shelby to the active roster. In a corresponding move, outside linebacker Justin Hollins on Reserve/Injured. The team also elevated defensive lineman Christopher Hinton and guard/tackle Austen Pleasants from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Additionally, linebacker Tanner Muse is downgraded to 'out' for Sunday as he has not been activated from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return.
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Lets Play: Quentin Johnston vs. Derius Davis in Madden 24

On the latest edition of Let's Play, rookie wide receivers Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis go head-to-head in a game of Madden 24, while kicker Cameron Dicker asks them questions. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. Powered by Southern California McDonald's.
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Chargers Sign Keelan Doss to Active Roster; Elevate Two Others

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Keelan Doss to the active roster. The team also elevated defensive lineman Christopher Hinton and guard/tackle Austen Pleasants from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Additionally, linebacker Tanner Muse is downgraded to 'out' for Sunday as he has not be activated from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return.
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Max Duggan to Active Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed quarterback Max Duggan to the active roster.
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Los Angeles Chargers Waive Sebastian Joseph-Day

The Chargers on Friday waived defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day.
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Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed quarterback Will Grier to the active roster from New England's practice squad and signed center Cameron Tom to the active roster from the practice squad. In corresponding moves, the Bolts placed center/guard Will Clapp on Reserve/Injured and waived quarterback Max Duggan. The team also signed center Brent Laing to the practice squad.
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Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Stephen Anderson and Christopher Hinton

The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated tight end Stephen Anderson and defensive lineman Christopher Hinton from the practice squad for tonight's game.
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Chargers Place Justin Herbert on Injured Reserve; Activate Joshua Palmer

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed quarterback Justin Herbert on Reserve/Injured. The Bolts also activated wide receiver Joshua Palmer from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return. In addition, the team signed quarterback Max Duggan to the active roster and signed cornerback Matt Hankins to the practice squad.
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Justin Herbert Injury Update

Justin Herbert will undergo surgery today to repair a fracture to his right index finger.
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Chargers Place Zack Bailey on Injured Reserve; Elevate Stephen Anderson

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed guard/tackle Zack Bailey on Reserve/Injured. The Bolts also elevated tight end Stephen Anderson from the practice squad for Sunday's game.
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