Chargers Starting Lineup 2026
The Chargers start Justin Herbert at quarterback, Omarion Hampton at running back and Charlie Kolar at tight end. Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris start at receiver. Week 5, from the depth chart the team filed (as of 2026-10-06) and the injury report (as of 2026-10-08). 1 starter is out this week, so the next man up is listed in his spot.
Chargers offense
| Pos | Starter | Next up |
|---|---|---|
| QB | Trey Lance | |
| RB | Keaton Mitchell | |
| WR | ||
| WR | ||
| WR | Brenen Thompson | |
| TE |  Charlie Kolar | Oronde Gadsden |
| LT |  Logan Taylorin for Rashawn SlaterOUT | |
| LG | Kayode Awosika | |
| C | Jacob Spomer | |
| RG | ||
| RT | Travis Burke |
Chargers defense
| Pos | Starter | Next up |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | Nick Barrett | |
| NT | Dalvin Tomlinson | |
| RDE | ||
| SLB | Akheem Mesidor | |
| LILB | Marlowe Wax | |
| RILB | Troy Dye | |
| WLB | Bud Dupree | |
| LCB | Rodney Shelley | |
| RCB | Deane Leonard | |
| FS | Genesis Smith | |
| SS | DJDerwin James Jr. | Tony Jefferson |
Special teams
| Pos | Starter | Next up |
|---|---|---|
| K | ||
| P | ||
| LS | ||
| KR | Keaton Mitchell | |
| PR | Brenen Thompson |
Base personnel: three receivers and one tight end on offense; on defense, the base front plus the slot corner when the base set is short of 11. Rebuilt every Tuesday with the depth chart.
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Source: the depth chart each team files with the league, via nflverse, and the official injury report. Player links go to the StickToTheModel profile.