Predicting 30-plus Chargers cuts ahead of final roster deadline

Jim Harbaugh’s next roster churn for the Los Angeles Chargers could decide much about how his era as head coach unfolds.

In our Chargers final 53-man roster projections, Harbaugh and the Chargers make some tough calls, including cutting some fan favorites, going light at some surprise positions and other notables.

Here’s a quick look at the 30-plus players cut in final roster projections, which should give fans some idea of cut candidates ahead of the real thing.

Chargers roster cuts projections

QB Taylor Heinicke
QB DJ Uiagalelei
RB Jaret Patterson
RB Nyheim Miller-Hines
WR Jalen Reagor
WR Jaylen Johnson
WR Brenden Rice
WR Derius Davis
WR Dalevon Campbell
WR JaQuae Jackson
TE Tucker Fisk
TE Stevo Klotz
TE Thomas Yassmin
OL Nash Jones
OLJosh Kaltenberger
OL Karsen Barnhart
OL Corey Stewart
OL Ryan Nelson
DL Christopher Hinton
DL TeRah Edwards
DL Nesta Jade Silvera
EDGE Tre’Mon Morris-Brash
EDGE Kylan Guidry
EDGE Garmon Randolph
LB Kana’i Mauga
LB Marlowe Wax
LB Emany Johnson
S Kendall Williamson
S Jaylen Jones
S R.J. Mickens
CB Deane Leonard
CB Ja’Sir Taylor
CB Trikweze Bridges
CB Myles Purchase
CB Nehemiah Shelton
CB Harrison Hand

It’s another massive roster churn for Harbaugh and Co. in the second year of an overhaul to better suit their vision.

But if nothing else, it shows that the practice squad should be absolutely loaded with talent across all positions. Candidates include quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, multiple wideouts and tight ends and preseason stars like linebacker Marlowe Wax and defensive back R.J. Mickens, to name a few.

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