# CHARGERS SQUAD:  The 53 man roster is set! Do we like how it turned out?

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Podcast: [Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Chargers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-chargers-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-chargers-324234)
Published: 2026-09-02T18:49:59+00:00
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## Resource

Los Angeles Chargers finalize their 53-man roster with bold decisions—will left guard stability, backup quarterback questions, and the running back shuffle set the stage for a breakthrough season? Pete Fox, Kenyon Barner, and Taylor Bloom break down the latest moves, spotlighting Kamani Vidal’s roster spot, Gregory DeRosier’s preseason dominance, and the ongoing controversies surrounding Cole Strange and JK Scott. Does the trust in Tony Jefferson and Marlo Wax hint at a defensive transformation, and can the bolstered rookie class deliver immediate results? Key topics include the offensive line’s continuity gamble, depth at running back amid Keaton Mitchell’s injury, and surprise practice squad placements like Patrick Herbert. The debate heats up over whether the rotation at left guard will persist, how the safety room’s leadership is evolving, and what to expect from Amari Hampton, Charlie Kolar, and Lad McConkey in Week 1. Can the Chargers’ revamped roster answer lingering questions and fuel a playoff push?

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