Kennard's Roster Battle in LA | Los Angeles Chargers News

Kyle Kennard, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and a 4th-round Chargers pick, is in serious danger of landing on the practice squad after a disappointing rookie season marked by limited snaps and injuries. With Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack entrenched at edge rusher, and Akheem Mesidor stepping into Odafe Oweh’s role, only one or two spots remain. Veteran Bud Dupree and UDFA Nadame Tucker — who played for the new OC — are now ahead of him in the race. Despite his pedigree, Kennard hasn’t earned the trust of the coaching staff, and unless he delivers a breakout preseason performance, his Chargers future looks bleak. 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/58d9f2aa1a730c5c