Chargers Preseason Roster Battles | California News

Chargers’ preseason opener against the Texans is a roster audition bonanza—with 15 starters sidelined, rookies and depth players get their chance to shine. At left guard, Jake Slaughter leads a fierce battle with Trey Pipkins and Kayode Awosika vying for the spot. The tight end trio of Kolar, Njoku, and Gadsden looks locked in and complementary. Defense remains unsettled at safety, with Genesis Smith, Tony Jefferson, and RJ Mickens competing for the third spot, while undrafted cornerbacks are making waves. Backup QBs Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei each play half the game, giving Harbaugh a real test of who’s ready to step in if Herbert needs a breather. 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/c2a1487f478f7c0d