Los Angeles Chargers: Pre-camp 53-man roster projection

Defensive tackle (4)
Brandon Mebane, Jerry Tillery, Justin Jones, Cortez Broughton
Cuts: Damion Square, Reggie Howard, T.Y. McGill
Potential surprise cut: None
You’ll see some surprise cuts on this list in Square and McGill, but that is because of the direction the Chargers took in the draft, bookending their class with defensive tackles in Tillery and Broughton. Both players could end up being steals for the team.
Mebane will be there to serve as the veteran voice of the group and the hope is that the experience Jones gained in his rookie season leads to him becoming a force on defense this season.
Defensive end (4)
Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, Isaac Rochell, Anthony Lanier
Cuts: Pat Afriye, Chris Peace
Potential surprise cut: None
Initially, I didn’t have Lanier making the team but the Chargers do need more than just one backup defensive end, even if the starters are two of the best in the league.
Rochell has proven to be a serviceable situational player as well, making this a strong group for the team.
Peace is the player to watch here and one who should not be counted out for a spot on the roster. He should push Lanier during the summer before earning a spot on the team’s practice squad. He has plenty of upside as a pass rusher.