Chargers in danger of getting cut after 2026 minicamp

Chargers face roster pressure as they head toward the 2026 minicamp and the late-July training camp. The team remains talented under head coach Jim Harbaugh, yet it is 0-2 in two playoff appearances, highlighting a postseason gap. A productive 2025 NFL Draft left Los Angeles with potential stars at multiple positions, and the front office expects limited free-agent movement this offseason. Three players—Scott Matlock, Derius Davis, and Bud Dupree—stand out as high-profile risks who could be cut if they fail to deliver in August.

Matlock occupies a four-year, $4 million rookie deal and has served as a versatile blocker, but his workload is in question after the Chargers added fullback Alec Ingold from the Dolphins, likely giving Ingold the starter role. At defensive tackle, the Bolts list Dalvin Tomlinson, Teiar Tart, Jamaree Caldwell, Nick Barnett, and Justin Eboigbe, narrowing Matlock’s path. Davis, on a four-year, $4.55 million rookie contract, has struggled as the primary punt and kick returner, and his 2025 performance makes him a prime cut candidate if August brings no improvement. Dupree remains a veteran edge presence, with his fate hinging on camp results and how the team balances short-term depth with long-term cap planning.