Chargers announce unofficial depth chart ahead of preseason game vs. Rams
It is unofficial, which means it is to be taken with a grain of salt.
Note: Four starting positions — tight end, interior defensive linemen, cornerback and safety — are denoted by the "OR" symbol, which basically means either one could be the true starter.
Offense
Quarterback
Starter: Justin Herbert
Backups: Trey Lance OR Taylor Heinicke and DJ Uiagalelei
Running back
Starter: Najee Harris (on Non-Football Injury List)
Backups: Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins, Jaret Patterson, Nyheim Miller-Hines and Raheim Sanders
Fullback
Starter: Scott Matlock
Wide receiver
Starters: Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston
Backups: Keenan Allen, Derius Davis, Tre' Harris, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Brenden Rice, Jalen Reagor, Dez Fitzpatrick, Jaylen Johnson, JaQuae Jackson, Luke Grimm and Dalevon Campbell
Tight end
Starter: Will Dissly OR Tyler Conklin
Backups: Tucker Fisk, Oronde Gadsden, Stevo Klotz and Thomas Yassmin
Offensive tackles
Starters: Joe Alt (LT) and Trey Pipkins III (RT)
Backups: Ryan Nelson (LT), Corey Stewart (RT) and David Sharpe (LT/RT)
Interior offensive linemen
Starters: Zion Johnson (LG), Bradley Bozeman (C) and Mekhi Becton (RG)
Backups: Jamaree Salyer (RG), Branson Taylor (LG), Andre James (C), Karsen Barnhart (RG), Nash Jones (LG) and Josh Kaltenberger (C)
Defense
Interior defensive linemen
Starters: Da'Shawn Hand, Teair Tart and Otito Ogbonnia OR Naquan Jones
Backups: Justin Eboigbe, Scott Matlock, Christopher Hinton, Jamaree Caldwell, TeRah Edwards and Nesta Jade Silvera
Edge rusher
Starters: Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu
Backups: Bud Dupree, Caleb Murphy, Kyle Kennard, Tre'Mon Morris-Brash, Kylan Guidry and Garmon Randolph
Inside linebacker
Starters: Denzel Perryman and Daiyan Henley
Backups: Troy Dye, Junior Colson, Del'Shawn Phillips (on NFI List), Kana'i Mauga, Emany Johnson and Marlowe Wax
Cornerback
Starters: Tarheeb Still and Donte Jackson OR Cam Hart
Backups: Benjamin St-Juste, Ja'Sir Taylor, Deane Leonard, Trikweze Bridges, Jordan Oladokun, Nikko Reed and Eric Rogers
Safety
Starters: Derwin James, Jr., and Alohi Gilman OR Elijah Molden
Backups: Tony Jefferson, Kendall Williamson, RJ Mickens, Jaylen Jones and Myles Purchase
Special teams
Kicker/kickoffs
Cameron Dicker
Punter/holder
JK Scott
Long snapper
Josh Harris
Kick returner
Starter: Derius Davis
Backups: Hassan Haskins and KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Punt returner
Starter: Derius Davis
Backups: Ladd McConkey and KeAndre Lambert-Smith
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