Chargers release unofficial Week 5 depth chart ahead of Broncos game
The Los Angeles Chargers released their unofficial depth chart on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, ahead of Sundays Week 5 home game against the Denver Broncos. The chart lists personnel groupings and the projected starters and backups for offense, defense and special teams. The game is scheduled for a 1:05 p.m. PT kickoff.
The Chargers show their offense operating out of 21 personnel, featuring one running back, one fullback, one tight end and two wide receivers. Justin Herbert is listed as the starting quarterback with Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei as the backups. Omarion Hampton is listed as the starting running back, with Keaton Mitchell or Kimani Vidal shown as the backup. Alec Ingold is listed as the fullback.
At receiver the chart names Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston as the starters, with Tre’ Harris, Brenen Thompson, Derius Davis and Marquez Valdes-Scantling listed as backups. Charlie Kolar is the starting tight end, backed up by Oronde Gadsden and Hayden Rucci. The offensive tackles are listed as Rashawn Slater at left tackle and Joe Alt at right tackle, with Travis Burke and Alex Harkey as the tackle backups. Kayode Awosika, Jake Slaughter and Cole Strange are listed as the interior linemen, with Trevor Penning, Jacob Spomer and Logan Taylor among the backups.
The defense is presented in a 3-4 alignment with Jamaree Caldwell, Dalvin Tomlinson and Teair Tart listed as the interior defensive linemen. Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu are the starting edge rushers, with Akheem Mesidor and Bud Dupree as backups. Daiyan Henley and Del’Shawn Phillips are listed as the starting inside linebackers, with Troy Dye and Marlowe Wax as backups. The chart lists Tarheeb Still and Donte Jackson as the cornerback starters, with Cam Hart noted as an option at either cornerback spot, and Derwin James Jr. and Elijah Molden as the starting safeties.
Special teams listings include Cameron Dicker as the kicker, JK Scott as the punter and Josh Harris as the long snapper. Derius Davis is the primary kick and punt returner, with Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal named as kick-return backups. Brenen Thompson and Ladd McConkey are listed as punt-return alternatives.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Chargers’ unofficial chart confirms Justin Herbert as the Week 5 starter and highlights 21 personnel on offense and a 3-4 front on defense. The inclusion of Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt as the starting tackles and veterans such as Khalil Mack and Derwin James Jr. at key defensive positions emphasizes the team’s reliance on experienced starters. The depth at receiver and the multiple options listed at running back and cornerback indicate flexibility for rotations and in-game adjustments.