NFL Position Roles - Los Angeles Chargers

07/25/24 Gus Edwards is the lead back. Edwards is expected to see the majority of work on early downs and near the goal line. Currently, the team has no clear cut receiving RB. J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) and sixth-round rookie Kimani Vidal could earn more than change of pace work if Edwards struggles. Isaiah Spiller and Elijah Dotson will compete for depth roles.

07/25/24 Josh Palmer and Ladd McConkey are expected to be nearly full-time players. McConkey should be the favorite to dominate possession snaps while Palmer should see more downfield looks. After a disappointing rookie season, Quentin Johnston is likely to begin the season as the No. 3 due to his first-round draft pedigree. If Johnston struggles, DJ Chark could earn a prominent role in 3-WR sets. Seventh-round rookie Brendan Rice, Derius Davis and Simi Fehoko will have a chance to earn rotational roles in the offense.

07/25/24 The Chargers will likely have a tight end by committee. They have four players who may be fairly equally talented. Free agent additions Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst join holdovers Donald Parham and Stone Smartt.