Chargers Face Cardinals With Rookie Center | Los Angeles Chargers News

Chargers kick off 2026 at home against Cardinals, loaded with buzz and uncertainty. Rookie center Jake Slaughter steps in as starter, impressing early, while the revamped offensive line faces scrutiny. Defense must contain Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, a dominant force. Coach McDaniel’s tight end trio—Kolar, Njoku, Gadsden—is central to his game plan. At linebacker, Daiyan Henley starts with Denzel Perryman sidelined, but depth is strong as Dye and Wax vie for the other spot. Week 1 chaos meets high expectations. 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/9701f4897487fbe0