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Los Angeles Chargers 53-man roster prediction: Post-draft edition

After adding Bryce Callahan and Kyle Van Noy, the Chargers roster stands at 86 players, four under the current limit of 90.

By opening weekend in September, they’ll need to whittle that number down to 53, along with the practice squad, which will either be 14 or 16 players, depending on whether the NFL extends the expanded practice squad rules.

Here’s a first look at how the 53 could play out, followed by who I think makes the practice squad:

Quarterback (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick

No changes from 2021 here. Herbert was electric last season, and the thought that he could improve even further in 2022 should strike fear into the hearts of opponents. Daniel is a cheap and experienced backup option that serves as more of a player-coach than anything else. Stick continues to hang on to the end of the roster, and I think he’ll sneak in again.

Running Back (4): Austin Ekeler, Isaiah Spiller, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree III

Ekeler should have another stellar season as the primary ball carrier in 2022, but adding Spiller to a room losing Justin Jackson will help ease the load a bit. Despite his draft status as yet another Day 3 pick at running back, Spiller is likely the most purely talented back the Chargers have drafted in recent seasons. So expect him to soak up some carries early on. Kelley and Rountree have struggled, but both are young players who will likely be given another shot.

Fullback (1): Zander Horvath

This will come down to a training camp battle between Horvath and Gabe Nabers, but I have Horvath as the early favorite. However, Nabers could still win the spot if Horvath’s transition to full-time fullback hits a snag.

Wide Receiver (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Jalen Guyton, DeAndre Carter

Allen and Williams are both making upwards of $20 million on their most recent contracts, money that comes well deserved for Herbert’s top two options. Palmer developed nicely as a rookie in 2021, and the Chargers will…

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