Chargers Roster Build & OL Overhaul | San Diego News

The Chargers’ 53-man roster is already a work in progress, with GM Joe Hortiz making savvy moves to lock in all eight of this year’s draft picks and snag extra picks by trading away bubble players. No waiver claims, but the practice squad is still building. With ten rookies on board—including all eight draft picks and two undrafted free agents—the team is clearly prioritizing offense, packing the roster with eleven offensive linemen and six wide receivers. After last season’s struggles, they’ve completely rebuilt their line with new free agents and draft picks, even though star signing Tyler Biadasz is out for the year, thrusting rookie Jake Slaughter into a starting role. They anticipated injuries, drafting four linemen and adding another UDFA—two are already on IR—with Biadasz and Branson Taylor expected back. Starting with thirteen linemen, they’re heading into the season with eleven active. 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/78039a0e90e097e1