Chargers Depth Chart 2026
Week 6 chart, as of 2026-10-15, from the team's official submission. Starters first, then the backups in order. Rebuilt every Tuesday. Just the 22 who take the field: Chargers starting lineup.
| Pos | Starter | Second | Third | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||||
| QB | DJ Uiagalelei | Trey LanceIR | ||
| RB | Keaton Mitchell | Kimani Vidal | ||
| FB |  Alec Ingold | Scott Matlock | — | |
| WR | Quentin Johnston | Tre' Harris | Brenen Thompson, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Theo Wease Jr., Derius Davis, KeAndre Lambert-SmithIR | |
| TE |  Charlie Kolar | Oronde Gadsden | Hayden Rucci | David NjokuIR |
| LT | Logan Taylor | Branson Taylor | Rashawn SlaterIR, Isaiah World | |
| LG | Logan Taylor | Jake Slaughter | Trevor PenningIR, Trey Pipkins IIIIR | |
| C | Jacob Spomer | Tyler BiadaszIR | ||
| RG | Alex Harkey | — | ||
| RT | Alex Harkey | — | ||
| Defense | ||||
| LDE | Nick Barrett | — | ||
| NT | Dalvin Tomlinson | — | ||
| RDE | — | — | ||
| SLB | Akheem Mesidor | — | ||
| LILB | Marlowe Wax | — | ||
| RILB | Troy Dye | Denzel Perryman | ||
| WLB | Bud Dupree | — | ||
| LCB | Rodney Shelley | — | ||
| RCB | Deane Leonard | — | ||
| NB | — | — | ||
| FS | Genesis Smith | RJ Mickens | ||
| SS | DJDerwin James Jr. | Tony Jefferson | Kendall Williamson | |
| Special Teams | ||||
| K | — | — | ||
| P | — | — | ||
| LS | — | — | ||
| H | — | — | ||
| KR | Keaton Mitchell | Kimani Vidal | KeAndre Lambert-SmithIR | |
| PR | Brenen Thompson | Ladd McConkey | KeAndre Lambert-SmithIR | |
In the base three-receiver set the first three receivers all start. OUT and IR tags come from the injury report as of 2026-10-15.
What changed since Week 5
2 new starters on the Week 6 chart.
- LT: Travis Burke is listed first, ahead of last week's starter Rashawn Slater.
- LG: Kayode Awosika is listed first, ahead of last week's starter Trevor Penning.
Chargers offense
Justin Herbert starts at quarterback for the Chargers, with DJ Uiagalelei behind him. Omarion Hampton is the lead back; Keaton Mitchell is next. The three receivers listed first are Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris. Charlie Kolar is the starting tight end. The offensive line, left tackle to right tackle: Travis Burke, Kayode Awosika, Jake Slaughter, Cole Strange, Joe Alt.
Chargers defense
The Chargers defensive front starts Teair Tart, Jamaree Caldwell and Justin Eboigbe. The linebackers listed first are Khalil Mack, Daiyan Henley, Del'Shawn Phillips and Tuli Tuipulotu. Cam Hart and Donte Jackson are the starting cornerbacks, with Tarheeb Still in the slot. Elijah Molden and Derwin James Jr. start at safety.
Out or on injured reserve as of 2026-10-15: David Njoku (IR, lower leg, eligible back 2026-11-01); KeAndre Lambert-Smith (IR, hamstring, eligible back 2026-10-18); Rashawn Slater (IR, ankle, eligible back 2026-11-16); Trevor Penning (IR, concussion, eligible back 2026-11-16); Trey Lance (IR, groin, eligible back 2026-11-16); Trey Pipkins III (IR, knee, eligible back 2026-11-01); Tyler Biadasz (IR, knee, eligible back 2027-02-15); Evan Svoboda (OUT).
Who is the Chargers starting quarterback?
Justin Herbert is the Chargers starting quarterback on the Week 6 depth chart.
Who is the Chargers backup quarterback?
DJ Uiagalelei is the backup, listed second behind Justin Herbert, with Trey Lance third.
Who are the Chargers starting running back and receivers?
Omarion Hampton is the lead running back; Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris are the top receivers; Charlie Kolar starts at tight end.
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