Official 2026 Chargers Roster Discussion | Roster Build | Free Agency

[Boltinloudguy]

Branson Taylor developemental?

Maybe...but rookie learning curve in a pro powergap scheme not as steep...my big question is whether he can push people around in the pros, like he did at Pitt...sandwiched between 2 vets, they should direct his assignment in passpro, early on...

Im not penciling him in at starting left guard...but Im not writing him off, either...

Edit: Guess I should add context for this thread...Im good with doing nothing more in FA with regards to oline, if that is the play...

I think they are done with brining in IOL after drafting Taylor. James, Boze, Zion, Becton, Salyer and Taylor. They have 2 positions to figure out and 5 to battle it out because Becton is the RG. I think James wins the C position and Zion at LG. To have Boze, Salyer and Taylor as your backups is pretty solid.

I think Pip is your swing tackle. I can see them bringing in another vet for competition for Pip at the backup tackle position.

[eaterfan]

Jaxon Smith Njigba career stats: Rec: 163 Yds: 1,758 Tds: 10

Quinton Johnston career stats: Rec: 93 Yds: 1,142 Tds: 10

Zay Flowers career stats: Rec: 151 Yds: 1,917 Tds: 9

Jordan Addison career stats: Rec: 133 Yds: 1,786 Tds: 19

Jayden Reed career stats: Rec: 119 Yds: 1,650 Tds: 14 - drafted 2nd round

Rashee Rice career stats: Rec: 103 Yds: 1,226 Tds: 9 -drafted 2nd round missed half the season in 24

Even at draft time, Johnston was seen as a much more developmental prospect than any of the other first round WRs. He was the most raw and needed the most time to develop.

I'm glad the team isn't counting on him, but he improved a great deal from year 1 to year 2. He's very athletic. I wouldn't give up on him just yet. He jus shouldn't be running go balls and shouldn't be thrown to if it's a contested catch deep.

[Topcat]

Even at draft time, Johnston was seen as a much more developmental prospect than any of the other first round WRs. He was the most raw and needed the most time to develop.

I'm glad the team isn't counting on him, but he improved a great deal from year 1 to year 2. He's very athletic. I wouldn't give up on him just yet. He jus shouldn't be running go balls and shouldn't be thrown to if it's a contested catch deep.

QJ also shouldn't be running sideline routes...hmmm...he's kind of limited, isn't he?

[richpjr]

Ladd getting ready for the season:

[Javia]

Popper said it on his post draft Hops with Pop - have to perform to be on the roster
Maybe they give him OTAs and Training camp - if not, suck it , take the cap hit and release him or some team takes a chance on him but he will cost $4.6m for two years

EDIT: Just saw this article -- pure speculation the Raiders might not keep Michael Mayer, but maybe a swap of picks -- Mayer for QJ. Mayer is owed a bit less than QJ -- since only $300k of his 2026 is guaranteed -- but just a thought - one teams trash for another

Raiders Predicted to Cut Ties With $9.3 Million Tight End After UDFA Signing

I wouldn't cut or trade our #2 receiver(711 yards) until our 2nd and 5th round WR draft picks have actually proven something.

[Leslie Grossman]

What would it take to get Mayer?
Want Klotz on the team regardless!

[Lone Bolt]

I think they are done with brining in IOL after drafting Taylor. James, Boze, Zion, Becton, Salyer and Taylor. They have 2 positions to figure out and 5 to battle it out because Becton is the RG. I think James wins the C position and Zion at LG. To have Boze, Salyer and Taylor as your backups is pretty solid.

I think Pip is your swing tackle. I can see them bringing in another vet for competition for Pip at the backup tackle position.

I think that is the most likely outcome...Zion may turn it around his second year in this system...his run blocking isnt bad, and will likely improve, and playing next to a center who actually knows how to pass protect should help alot, because I think James can regain his 2023 form in this system...and he was very solid to good, especially in pass pro, that year.

[Jack Burton]

I think that is the most likely outcome...Zion may turn it around his second year in this system...his run blocking isnt bad, and will likely improve, and playing next to a center who actually knows how to pass protect should help alot, because I think James can regain his 2023 form in this system...and he was very solid to good, especially in pass pro, that year.

It seems now that the dust has settled, that’s the plan.

[21&500]

3 Herbert Heinicke Lance
3 Hampton Harris Haskins
4 Conklin Dissley Gadsden Klotz
9 Slater Johnson James Becton Alt Pipkins Taylor Bozeman Washington
6 McConkey Williams Harris Johnston Lambert-Smith Davis

5 Tart Caldwell Jones Hand Eboigbe
5 Mack Tuipulotu Kennard Dupree Randolph
5 Perryman Henley Colston Dye Phillips
4 James Gillman Molden Mickens
6 Jackson Leonard Still Hart Bridges St.Juste

3 Dicker Scott Harris

3 (UDFAs)
Notable cuts: Fisk Matlock J.Taylor Rice Vidal

[dmac_bolt]

QB Herbert, Heinicke, Lance
RB Najee, Omarion, Jaret Patterson, Raheim
WR Ladd, Tre, QJ, MW, DD, KLS
TE Conklin, Dissly, Oronde, Stevo Klotz
LT Rashawn, Salyer
OG Mekhi, Zion
OC Bozeman, James
RT Alt, Pips

NT Caldwell, Naquan
DT Teair, Otito
DE Hand, Eboigbe
ED Khalil, Tuli, Dupree, Kennard
ILB Denzel, Junior, Jordan Petaia
OLB Henley, Dye, Del’Shawn
SAF Derwin, Alohi, Molden, Trikweze Bridges
CB Cam Hart, Tarheeb, Leonard, Donte Jackson, St. Juste

ST Cameron, Scott, Harris

Thanks Beach - always some great analyses from you - appreciate the over and above:

Patterson? huh ... didn't have him on my bingo card. I'm betting Haskins, let the winner rejoice!
Klotz? never heard of him - I'll keep an eye out
Petaia - ok, now you're pulling my leg - I don't think they carry 7 LBs and I think this guy is very secure on the Int'l Exempt PS list.
Bridges is a Safety? No Mickens?
Del'Shawn - don't know this cat- will keep eyes out

[La Costa Boy]

I do not even recon a Hollywood production where Nazi bombed Pearl Harbor? Do you see pink elephants too? xD

Then you need to watch Animal House my friend. Eat some edibles or start drinking heavily and have a look. You'll thank me for it later. And BTW, I thought the Belushi meme would give it away........

[Topcat]

I wouldn't cut or trade our #2 receiver(711 yards) until our 2nd and 5th round WR draft picks have actually proven something.

Don't want to do business with the Raiduhs...someone outside our division maybe, but not them...