Nothing really changed for me in this group until Smiths injury dragged on and on throughout training camp. Do you have a blog? After those two, there was a battle between Norton and Trey Pipkins for the swing tackle spot. Update (1:15 pm): The LA Chargers released the final 53-man roster. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The kicker battle has been a wild ride, and unfortunately, we did not get to see much of either kicker last night. I am essentially looking at the 53rd spot on the roster as a debate between keeping Ogbongbemiga or Fehoko. They like his ability to play multiple positions, and he has flashed some good playmaking ability from the slot, as well as his ability on special teams. Up until last night, I had six defensive tackles making this roster. To me, this is a signal that neither Daniel nor Stick really went and won the position battle. Hes battled a minor knee injury, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Daniels performance on the field was definitely a mixed bag this preseason, including a very poor performance against the Niners. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported shortly after that the team released Emeke Egbule as well. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Heres where things stand currently at the Trump Bedminster. After this slew of moves, the LA Chargers roster stands at 69 total players. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Not to mention he allowed Cody Barton to have a free run at Daniel, which resulted in a defensive touchdown last night. I thought the rookie out of Duke played incredibly well against the Seahawks and even flashed a skillset that he did not have in college and almost assuredly is something he picked up from watching and working with Bosa. *Player who was waived with an injury designation and has reverted back to the teams injured reserve list, Los Angeles Chargers roster cuts following 2021 training camp, Leaderboard, scoring updates from LIV Golf Bedminster. Will the team keep two quarterbacks or three? Then Niemann represents a very intriguing developmental player who has been one of the most consistent defensive players in the preseason for the team. Pipkins could certainly make the roster but I cannot, in my right mind, put that into the universe. The defense should also be able to stop many teams as they get All-Pro safety Derwin James back from a meniscus tear and defensive tackle Lindval Joseph for another season. Frankly, I do not feel great about either kicker and at this point, I would prefer to see the Chargers bring in the recently cut Joey Slye or even Eddy Pineiro. There is something special brewing in Los Angeles. Donald Parham appears to be recovering nicely from his ugly injury late last season. NASCAR qualifying results: Live updates as starting lineup set for Pennzoil 150 Xfinity race at The Brickyard, DraftKings Marketplace: NFT Drop Schedule, DraftKings Marketplace NFT Drop Info Page, Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Top DraftKings NASCAR DFS Plays for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis, 2022 Reignmaker Football GENESIS Set Drop Update. The LA Chargers have to trim the roster down to 53 players by Tuesday, giving general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Brandon Staley several tough decisions to make about the personnel that they will carry forth for the 2021 season. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Jessie Lemonier has shown some flashes of good play but still seems like hes a year away from being ready to contribute, he should be a practice squad stash. He needed to improve as a blocker and special teams, and it seems like he has done that so far. Then there is fifth-round rookie Ogbonnia; who, barring a bad training camp/preseason, should make the final roster. Overton got every single snap against the 49ers and reportedly has looked very spry in practices. NFL teams are cutting down to the 53-player maximum. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Those two things will help Herbert and Stick as well. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He will have another fantastic season as he gets to throw to great receivers like Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. The last two have flashed impressive ability to disrupt the run, but Broughton has simply shown the ability to be a better playmaker than the other two have; so I had to find a spot for him, and I believe the Chargers will as well. The Chargers risk losing him to another team by doing this, which is certainly not ideal, but hopefully, they are able to keep him around. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Up until last night, I had six defensive tackles making this roster. Unfortunately, Egbule has been hurt and frankly hasnt really stood out that much. I was excited about Jaimes potential, but he has been better than even I thought he would be at this point in his young career. The newcomer DeAndre Carter should round out the bunch as the new return man, but he is capable of being a solid backup WR3 or WR4 as well should the team face injuries. Stephen Anderson departed this off-season and the only other tight end that is likely to make a play for a roster spot is Hunter Kampmoyer, but he will likely end up on the practice squad again. The Chargers have stuck with having a trio of quarterbacks on the active roster lately, and there is little reason to think that the lineup will change from last year. Find out more. We are getting closer to training camp, and its time for an early projection of the final 53-man roster for the Los Angeles Chargers, as we look at who will most likely be on the final roster by September. The sixth spot was up for grabs all camp, and Jason Moore has certainly made it interesting. After that, theres more competition both for the third starting spot on the defensive line and for roster spots. that he did not have in college and almost assuredly is something he picked up from watching and working with Bosa. Well break down the moves as the Los Angeles Chargers sort out their roster decisions. #Chargers announced following roster moves: Waived: DB Donte Vaughn, EDGE Davin Bellamy, TE Matt Sokol, LB Nate Evans, OT Darius Harper, WR John Hurst, EDGE Jessie Lemonier, CB KJ Sails, DL Willie Yarbary Waived/injured: LS Cole Mazza, OL Tyree St. Louis. Pipkins and Norton are currently the main competitors for the right tackle spot, and though Norton may not be a fan favorite right now, his roster spot is still likely secure regardless. Unfortunately for Chargers fans, no one has really won that battle but Norton has not been nearly as bad as Pipkins. Tillery is likely to keep his job as the Chargers hope in the final year of his rookie deal that he does not end up a bust. Kyle Van Noy and Rumph should be the backups on the outside. All that being said, the Chargers clearly valued Daniels veteran leadership and familiarity with the offense. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The only competition at all at any position is undrafted free agent kicker James McCourt, but Dustin Hopkins should have little trouble holding onto his job. There are also a few players (Breiden Fehoko, Joe Gaziano, Forrest Merrill) that have shown promise but have usually started the season on the practice squad. The Chargers will have to trim their roster from 81 players to 53 by Tuesday, and then hopefully keep some of the players around on the practice squad. Chargers backup quarterback Chase Daniel throws a pass against the Seahawks in preseason action. To me, this is a signal that neither Daniel nor Stick really went and won the position battle. Thats not in. Young receivers are also starting to make their mark around the league. Allen, Williams, and Palmer are all locks at this point, while Guyton is a borderline lock. Heading into camp I figured Jaimes and Quessenberry were each locked in to make the roster and theyve each been very solid. Nevertheless, here are the reasonable assumptions at who has the best chance of making the roster. The sixth spot was up for grabs all camp, and, After those two, there was a battle between Norton and. There is no way to sugarcoat it. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Right now, we will assume Kelley keeps his roster spot another year, as we have seen higher upside from him (though admittedly thats not saying much) than Rountree, who showed basically nothing promising in his rookie year. Arguably the most heated position battle on the roster has taken place in the backup defensive tackle room. That leaves Will Clapp, who should be the new backup center, and last years fifth-rounder Brenden Jaimes for extra depth. He runs out of clean pockets too often and holds the ball in dirty pockets too often as well. Daniels performance on the field was definitely a mixed bag this preseason, including a very poor performance against the Niners. Those two things will help Herbert and Stick as well. Former Chargers kicker Nick Novak, recently said that Vizcaino has elite hang time off the tee and their field goal percentages have been basically even this summer so I give the slight edge to him. However, Hunter has shown me some good flashes at guard, and I believe he should make the roster as the last offensive lineman. I still think that, but Tom Telesco said live on air on Saturday night that they are likely to keep both Daniel and Stick on the final roster. He runs out of clean pockets too often and holds the ball in dirty pockets too often as well. If a sixth receiver were kept, it would probably be Joe Reed, but in all likelihood, he is destined for the practice squad again. He has been absolutely terrible during the preseason. The roster is down to 67. Unfortunately for him, I think this team values the position flexibility that Hall and Campbell offer them and thats simply not Brannons game. : Frank Smith (Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line), Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +3000; O/U: 9.5, Training Camp: Jack Hammett Sports Complex (Costa Mesa, California), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 5:38AM. However, if both rookies do well in training camp, Campbell may find his roster spot in jeopardy. Woods, Alohi Gilman. Via LA Daily News. He is currently still dealing with that pesky core muscle injury and is also still on the NFLs Covid reserve list. Live updates for Victorias Voice Foundation 200 truck qualifying. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Could he be replaced by a free agent? Im coming around on Rumph II being a playmaker in the NFL. The roster now stands at 60 players. Im coming around on Rumph II being a playmaker in the NFL. The Chargers drafted two cornerbacks late in the Draft, and for now, we will assume that the higher-drafted Taylor (sixth round) makes the roster, while the seventh-rounder Deane Leonard goes to the practice squad. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Check out the top videos and notes from the NFL on Friday. That mostly just leaves Tre McKitty, who doesnt seem to have much of a path for a lot of playing time right now except as a blocker. When hes been decisive, hes been accurate but that didnt happen consistently enough for him to decisively beat out Daniel. I cant agree with the decision to keep both backups on the roster. Chargers fans should be absolutely ecstatic about the depth at this position. I cant agree with the decision to keep both backups on the roster. I think he has the skill set to be their version of Virgil Green but its not the worst thing in the world to ease him into the league. Record: 9-8-0, 3rd in AFC West Division Gilman has not done much in two years so far, but given that his only competition for backup strong safety is Ben DeLuca and an undrafted free agent, he should have little trouble holding on to his roster spot. Fans continue to pound the table that Jackson cant stay healthy and should be cut, but the coaching staff continues to talk very positively about him. So Norton wins by default evidenced by Pipkins being the tackle to stick around with the third team and not Norton. Join our linker program. We can probably expect the Chargers to keep five halfbacks on the roster, but this is not exactly a strong group overall. Update (10:15 am): Per Fernando Ramirez of Sports Illustrated, the LA Chargers waived defensive lineman Joe Gaziano. I still think that, but T. This is a move that goes against the general train of thought around the league. Austin Ekeler, Isaiah Spiller, Joshua Kelley, Leddie Brown, Gabe Nabers. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Only Ekeler and the fourth-round rookie Spiller can be considered locks to make the roster. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The Chargers got going early on Monday, waiving nine players and waived/injured two other players. Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre McKitty. Undrafted rookie Brandon Peters will be vying for a spot, but he will have to impress to steal Stick or Daniels spot. The roster is down to 62. The team is also waiving defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko. The roster is at 63 players. - Powered By PickUp, Bosa vs. Mack: Who gets more sacks next season? Draft him late in your fantasy leagues because if anything happens to Cook, Parham is THE guy in a high-flying offense. The Chargers will enter week one with their starting offensive line healthy, and that is a huge victory for Brandon Staley and company. Before training camp started I thought this team had too many question marks to afford to keep three quarterbacks on the final 53-man roster. The last spot comes down to Broughton, Breiden Fehoko, and fan-favorite Forrest Merrill. With it still being early, some things will likely change between now and then, since there is always the possibility for players surprising in training camp or preseason or flaming out. Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Jalen Guyton, DeAndre Carter. This is a move that goes against the general train of thought around the league. Then Telesco had to throw a wrench in those plans. Main Photo: Update (12:36 pm): Per Popper, the LA Chargers are waiving defensive tackle Cortez Broughton, bringing the roster down to 59 players. NFL Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors. Update (12:13 pm): In the most shocking roster cut made thus far, per Popper, the LA Chargers have waived wide receiver Tyron Johnson. Nothing new here. My thinking in picking Vizcaino here and now is that every time the Chargers coaches talk about the kicking battle, they always bring up the ability to handle kickoffs. Here are my final predictions for the final roster. Austin Johnson, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Jerry Tillery, Otito Ogbonnia, Christian Covington, Morgan Fox. Hes caught the Chargers attention, the question is if he did enough before getting hurt. The last spot comes down to Broughton, Fackrell and Rumph II have each been very pleasant surprises throughout training camp. Patrick Mahomes says Black quarterbacks are proving every day that they can be among of the best in the NFL. For now, we will assume that the incumbent player keeps the spot (due in part to his established special teams ability), but that could easily change. I am essentially looking at the 53rd spot on the roster as a debate between keeping Ogbongbemiga or Fehoko. Niemann should keep his spot in his second year, while Reeder another case of a previous Staley player will take a spot as well, leaving Amen Ogbongbemiga likely to be on the outside looking in though he should make the practice squad. Frankly, I do not feel great about either kicker and at this point, I would prefer to see the Chargers bring in the recently cut, My thinking in picking Vizcaino here and now is that every time the Chargers coaches talk about the kicking battle, they always bring up the ability to handle kickoffs. If the Chargers can get some good contributions from their gunners (like Smith at some point), the punt coverage unit should be very much improved this season. Covington ought to be sticking around as a rotational piece as well. Palmer, Guyton, and Johnson will all have a role but it seems like the first two have separated themselves from Johnson right now. This will allow the Chargers to keep him around with the intention of getting him back on the field at some point down the road. Lately, the Chargers have been keeping five receivers on the roster, even when theres been enough competition to justify six. If Mike Williams continues to underwhelm, Guyton could eventually be the No. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Johnson and Joseph-Day are the main locks with regards to starters. - Powered By PickUp. As did Austin Proehl, for a little while before getting cut this week. Knowing the Chargers and the nature of the NFL, there are bound to be some surprises for the final roster. Coach Staley seemed to imply that he would be ready for week one if they decided to keep him, and Daniel Popper seemed to confirm that on Friday evening. The Los Angeles Chargers have officially wrapped up the pre-season portion of the 2021 season after getting shut out by the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night. There is also a fullback duel between Nabers and Zander Horvath. Will Trey Pipkins survive the roster cuts? Barring an unexpected signing, KJ Hill should make the roster as the last receiver and punt returner much to our chagrin. Yes, he didnt have great blocking in front of him, but the difference in juice between Rountree (and even Darius Bradwell) is quite noticeable. Derwin James, Nasir Adderley, Mark Webb, J.T. If any of the guards or tackles get hurt, Jaimes should be the first one off the bench. This could just be me trying to will a gut feeling into existence, but the undrafted linebacker out of Oklahoma State has flashed some. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 2 guy alongside Keenan Allen. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Herbert had a record setting rookie year and he looks like the franchise quarterback for the Chargers. I expect him to be placed on injured reserve after the initial round of cuts. There are multiple important questions to ask about the Chargers cuts. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Before training camp started I thought this team had too many question marks to afford to keep three quarterbacks on the final 53-man roster. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. I did not have Joshua Kelley making the roster in my initial prediction, and after watching this preseason unfold, Im even less confident that theres a spot on this roster for him unless the team is planning for Jackson to be placed on injured reserve after the first round of cuts. Vizcaino did have the one miss, though. To me, this indicates that theyre going to bring him on slowly in his first season. Jack Hammett Sports Complex (Costa Mesa, California), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football. Bosa and Mack are the obvious starters at edge rusher, while Murray and Tranquill will likely be the starters in the middle. I thought the rookie out of Duke played incredibly well against the Seahawks and even. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It is certainly not ideal, but they need his skill set as a special teams ace. The complete LA Chargers 53-man roster is below: Quarterbacks (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick, Running backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree, Wide receivers (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Joshua Palmer, K.J. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. While the performance from the backups wasnt pretty, its important to remember that we have yet to see the starting five play any snaps together. Nabers is the only fullback on the roster, and according to Staley, he has had a great camp this year. Tevaughn Campbell is quite inconsistent but has done just enough that he could stick around purely for depth purposes. It was an eventful (and unofficial) start to the Brandon Staley era, but now comes the difficult part: making roster cuts. The Chargers are a dark horse team and should make some noise in the AFC playoff picture. Despite the competition for the right tackle spot going on, there is not likely to be any surprises here regarding who makes the roster, barring a breakout from an undrafted free agent. Gerald Everett is the new starter at tight end. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. After that, its a bit of a crapshoot as to who will stand out in training camp. The Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2021 season with a new head coach in Brandon Staley and a rising second-year quarterback in Justin Herbert. One key battle in preseason was at receiver, with Jalen Guyton being the leader of the group including Joshua Palmer and Tyron Johnson. Fackrell and Rumph II have each been very pleasant surprises throughout training camp. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'QhzONj7qSM1PwjTXzCucgQ',sig:'6c7VtJZ-tE1cU5fbp93FLle5xu3vwwFTB_Jy6s3x0lI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1287316641',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Will Justin Herbert win his first MVP in '22-23? At this point, I am much more confident in Rountree as a runner, pass protector, and receiver. This could just be me trying to will a gut feeling into existence, but the undrafted linebacker out of Oklahoma State has flashed some Denzel Perryman-esque ability against the run in the first preseason game. Nothing changed for the receiver group for me, at least in terms of roster construction. Gilbert Manzano also reported that the team waived running back Darius Bradwell and wide receiver Michael Bandy. Do you have a sports website? Or write about sports? All Rights Reserved. I wish I could find a spot for John Brannon who has had a terrific camp by all accounts. The six new cuts that were not previously announced are Joe Reed, Jason Moore, Ben DeLuca, Cole Christiansen, Nate Gilliam and Ryan Hunter. Patrick Mahomes said he read about the study clause inserted into Kyler Murray's contract and heard the criticism of his own play and that of other black quarterbacks, but wouldn't go as far to say black quarterbacks are evaluated differently. This lineup should not be changing much from last year. Stick had some good moments and flashed his athleticism but still struggled with the mental side of the game in various instances. Then there is the rookie Salyer. This cornerback lineup is more stacked than in previous years, with four obvious locks to make the roster and have a role of some kind on the team (some bigger than others). All rights reserved. Staley said he was one of Derius Swintons favorites. After that, look for one of the undrafted free agents to steal a spot, with the safer bet being Leddie Brown. Herbert also gets the luxury of having a great complimentary running game that is headlined by RB Austin Ekeler and the offensive line that is greatly improved thanks to the Chargers signing Corey Linsley and rookie Rashawn Slater. Update (9:30 am): Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, the LA Chargers waived Hunter Kampmoyer, bringing the number of tight ends on the roster to four. Vizcaino did have the one miss, though. However, he was the better quarterback in practice from what I saw in my own visit to training camp and what others reported throughout the 17 practices. To me, this indicates that theyre going to bring him on slowly in his first season. A promising young superstar quarterback like Justin Herbert. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/rosters, Chargers' Justin Herbert: Trying to improve footwork, Chargers' Austin Ekeler: Continues to lead backfield, Chargers' Isaiah Spiller: Showcasing receiving chops in camp, Chargers' Keenan Allen: Enters season with big expectations, Chargers' Stone Smartt: Sidelined to start camp, Chargers' Storm Norton: In offseason position battle, Chargers' Andrew Brown: Dealing with ankle injury, Ankle: Questionable for Week 1 vs. Las Vegas, Foot: Questionable for Week 1 vs. Las Vegas, Undisclosed: Questionable for Week 1 vs. Las Vegas, Knee: Questionable for Week 1 vs. Las Vegas, Chargers' Derwin James: Aiming for new contract. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: team_page_roster | He has been the best backup lineman on the team. Anderson in particular has flashed some serious growth and has been lining up all over the formation, as a full back, H-back, and inline at tight end. Raise your hand if you had Chargers sign a 36-year-old, former pro bowl long snapper on your Chargers bingo card.
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