About this episode

The episode discusses projecting the Chargers' initial 53-man roster and analyzes key player performances during training camp and preseason.

On this episode of Chargers Weekly, Bolts radio play-by-play announcer Matt “Money” Smith is joined by Daniel Popper of The Athletic to project the 2026 Chargers’ initial 53-man roster. The duo break down the biggest position battles on offense and defense, discuss which players strengthened their case throughout training camp and the preseason, and examine the difficult decisions facing the team’s front office ahead of the NFL roster deadline. They compare their lists and discuss the futures of WR Derius Davis, DT Terah Edwards, OLB Nadame Tucker, CB Nikko Reed, RB Amar Johnson, and more. Presented by Splitero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Matt “Money” Smith

Guest: Daniel Popper

Topics covered

• 53-man roster
• position battles
• NFL roster deadline
• training camp
• preseason analysis

Keywords

• Chargers
• 53-man roster
• NFL
• position battles
• training camp
• preseason
• Derius Davis
• Terah Edwards
• Nadame Tucker

Sponsors

Splitero

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Organizations: The Athletic

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