Chargers Depth Chart Surprises | Los Angeles Chargers News

Chargers’ 2026 season kickoff is heating up with major depth chart shifts: rookie Oronde Gadsden II drops to third tight end as the new offense prioritizes blockers over pass catchers; Denzel Perryman’s IR move opens a linebacker spot for DelShawn Phillips, who’s already a special teams monster and proved his defensive chops; and at left guard, Kayode Awosika and Trey Pipkins III are set to rotate based on who’s “hot,” thanks to rookie Travis Burke’s swing tackle role — making Week 1 a true test of adaptability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5051c3bc61825b8f