https://theathletic.com/4645471/2023/06/28/los-angeles-chargers-53-man-roster-projection/

Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who’s on the bubble at WR, TE and safety?

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OFFENSE

Quarterbacks (3)

Justin Herbert
Easton Stick
Max Duggan

Who’s out: No one

Running backs (3)

Austin Ekeler
Joshua Kelley
Isaiah Spiller

Who’s out: Larry Rountree, Elijah Dotson, Tyler Hoosman

Fullback (1)

Zander Horvath

Who’s out: No one

Wide receivers (6)

Keenan Allen
Mike Williams
Joshua Palmer
Quentin Johnston
Derius Davis
Jalen Guyton

Who’s out: Keelan Doss, John Hightower, Pokey Wilson, Darrius Shepherd,
Terrell Bynum

Tight ends (4)

Gerald Everett
Donald Parham Jr.
Tre’ McKitty
Stone Smartt

Who’s out: Hunter Kampmoyer, Michael Ezeike

Offensive line (9)

Rashawn Slater
Zion Johnson
Corey Linsley
Jamaree Salyer
Trey Pipkins
Will Clapp
Jordan McFadden
Zack Bailey
Foster Sarell

Who’s out: Brenden Jaimes, Isaac Weaver, Austen Pleasants, Andrew
Trainer, Nic Melsop, Johari Branch

DEFENSE

Defensive line (6)

Sebastian Joseph-Day
Austin Johnson
Morgan Fox
Otito Ogbonnia
Scott Matlock
Christopher Hinton

Who’s out: Nick Williams, David Moa, Jerrod Clark, Terrance Lang, CJ Okoye

Edge rushers (4)

Joey Bosa
Khalil Mack
Tuli Tuipulotu
Chris Rumph II

Who’s out: Carlo Kemp, Ty Shelby, Brevin Allen, Andrew Farmer

Linebackers (5)

Eric Kendricks
Kenneth Murray
Daiyan Henley
Nick Niemann
Amen Ogbongbemiga

Who’s out: Tyreek Maddox-Williams, Mikel Jones, Nathan East

Safety (4)

Derwin James Jr.
Alohi Gilman
JT Woods
Raheem Layne

Who’s out: Mark Webb, A.J. Finley, Tyler Baker-Williams, Michael Jacquet

Cornerback (5)

J.C. Jackson
Michael Davis
Asante Samuel Jr.
Ja’Sir Taylor
Deane Leonard

Who’s out: Kemon Hall, Cam Brown, Tiawan Mullen, AJ Uzodinma

SPECIALISTS

Specialists (3)

P JK Scott
LS Josh Harris
K Dustin Hopkins

Who’s out: K Cameron Dicker

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 8:24:43 PM UTC-7, Robin Miller wrote:
> https://theathletic.com/4645471/2023/06/28/los-angeles-chargers-53-man-roster-projection/
>
>
> Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who’s on the bubble at WR, TE and safety?
>
> Specialists (3)
>
> P JK Scott
> LS Josh Harris
> K Dustin Hopkins
>
> Who’s out: K Cameron Dicker

Wow, interesting. I figured unless he is terrible in training camp that he's a lock because of the salary cap room that would be freed up by cutting Hopkins. Everything I'd heard so far seems to suggest they've been running even, I wonder what Popper's reasoning is here.

Michael

phlash74 wrote:
> On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 8:24:43 PM UTC-7, Robin Miller wrote:
>> https://theathletic.com/4645471/2023/06/28/los-angeles-chargers-53-man-roster-projection/
>>
>>
>> Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who’s on the bubble at WR, TE and safety?
>>
>> Specialists (3)
>>
>> P JK Scott
>> LS Josh Harris
>> K Dustin Hopkins
>>
>> Who’s out: K Cameron Dicker
>
> Wow, interesting. I figured unless he is terrible in training camp that he's a lock because of the salary cap room that would be freed up by cutting Hopkins. Everything I'd heard so far seems to suggest they've been running even, I wonder what Popper's reasoning is here.
>
> Michael
>

I think his comment was that it was very close and would be decided by
whoever did better in training camp and the exhibition games. He just
picked Hopkins at this point due to greater experience.

So the Chargers never signed John Johnson or re-signed Van Noy or
Callahan. Interestingly, all three are still free agents. So is Chase
Daniel for that matter. Callahan is a big surprise to me, as he played
well for the Chargers. I can see their not re-signing him since they
seem to be getting J.C. Jackson back, but it's hard to see why no one
has signed him.

--Robin

On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 6:28:27 PM UTC-7, Robin Miller wrote:
> phlash74 wrote:
> > On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 8:24:43 PM UTC-7, Robin Miller wrote:
> >> https://theathletic.com/4645471/2023/06/28/los-angeles-chargers-53-man-roster-projection/
> >>
> >>
> >> Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who’s on the bubble at WR, TE and safety?
> >>
> >> Specialists (3)
> >>
> >> P JK Scott
> >> LS Josh Harris
> >> K Dustin Hopkins
> >>
> >> Who’s out: K Cameron Dicker
> >
> > Wow, interesting. I figured unless he is terrible in training camp that he's a lock because of the salary cap room that would be freed up by cutting Hopkins. Everything I'd heard so far seems to suggest they've been running even, I wonder what Popper's reasoning is here.
> >
> > Michael
> >
> I think his comment was that it was very close and would be decided by
> whoever did better in training camp and the exhibition games. He just
> picked Hopkins at this point due to greater experience.
>
> So the Chargers never signed John Johnson or re-signed Van Noy or
> Callahan. Interestingly, all three are still free agents. So is Chase
> Daniel for that matter. Callahan is a big surprise to me, as he played
> well for the Chargers. I can see their not re-signing him since they
> seem to be getting J.C. Jackson back, but it's hard to see why no one
> has signed him.
>
> --Robin

Yes, I hope they bring Callahan back as insurance if possible, I don't want them relying to much on Jackson returning to form - he wasn't looking good in the limited time he played last year. Still don't know what's up with Johnson as it had been widely reported the Chargers were interested and they didn't take a safety in the draft. Daniel I think is retiring, or at least not desperate to sign anywhere as he already is working as an analyst for NFL Network (which he did part-time last season).

Michael

phlash74 wrote:
> On Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 6:28:27 PM UTC-7, Robin Miller wrote:
>> phlash74 wrote:
>>> On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 8:24:43 PM UTC-7, Robin Miller wrote:
>>>> https://theathletic.com/4645471/2023/06/28/los-angeles-chargers-53-man-roster-projection/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who’s on the bubble at WR, TE and safety?
>>>>
>>>> Specialists (3)
>>>>
>>>> P JK Scott
>>>> LS Josh Harris
>>>> K Dustin Hopkins
>>>>
>>>> Who’s out: K Cameron Dicker
>>>
>>> Wow, interesting. I figured unless he is terrible in training camp that he's a lock because of the salary cap room that would be freed up by cutting Hopkins. Everything I'd heard so far seems to suggest they've been running even, I wonder what Popper's reasoning is here.
>>>
>>> Michael
>>>
>> I think his comment was that it was very close and would be decided by
>> whoever did better in training camp and the exhibition games. He just
>> picked Hopkins at this point due to greater experience.
>>
>> So the Chargers never signed John Johnson or re-signed Van Noy or
>> Callahan. Interestingly, all three are still free agents. So is Chase
>> Daniel for that matter. Callahan is a big surprise to me, as he played
>> well for the Chargers. I can see their not re-signing him since they
>> seem to be getting J.C. Jackson back, but it's hard to see why no one
>> has signed him.
>>
>> --Robin
>
>
> Yes, I hope they bring Callahan back as insurance if possible, I don't want them relying to much on Jackson returning to form - he wasn't looking good in the limited time he played last year. Still don't know what's up with Johnson as it had been widely reported the Chargers were interested and they didn't take a safety in the draft. Daniel I think is retiring, or at least not desperate to sign anywhere as he already is working as an analyst for NFL Network (which he did part-time last season).
>
> Michael
>

Yes, Daniel is tweeting away and much of it is about his TV and YouTube
show appearances.

--Robin