Chargers Weekly: Joe Hortiz On Roster Cutdown & Season Preview
About this episode
The episode features an interview with LA Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz discussing the team's roster and preparations for the upcoming NFL season.
On this episode of Chargers Weekly, Bolts radio play-by-play announcer Matt “Money” Smith and host Chris Hayre are joined by LA Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz to preview the Bolts' roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They discuss Hortiz’s offseason transactions, including his decision-making process during the NFL Draft, Training Camp position battles, and the team’s recent 53-man roster cutdown. Hortiz praises the work ethic of first-round pick outside linebacker Akheem Mesidor & the versatility of second-round pick Jake Slaughter as he shifts from learning to play guard back to his college role at center. Presented by Splitero See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Matt “Money” Smith, Chris Hayre
Guest: Joe Hortiz
Topics covered
- roster cutdown
- season preview
- NFL Draft
- Training Camp
- position battles
- team performance
Keywords
- Chargers
- NFL
- roster
- Joe Hortiz
- Akheem Mesidor
- Jake Slaughter
- season preview
- Training Camp
Sponsors
Splitero
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LA Chargers
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