The deadline for trimming the roster down to 53 players has passed and this is the initial 53-man roster before the Los Angeles Chargers add anyone from waivers or via free agency.
Quarterbacks (2)
Even after Smith distanced himself from Jones in the backup quarterback competition, the team still decided to keep Jones on as a third quarterback. Seems like a waste of space when the team needs depth at a number of other positions.
Running Backs / Full Backs (4)
The top two spots of the Chargers running back depth chart were never really in doubt, but Newsome surprised to take the third spot.