Charlie Kolar holds the TE1 spot on the Chargers unofficial depth chart

The Chargers released their unofficial depth chart ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Cardinals, placing Charlie Kolar at the top of the tight end rotation. Kolar signed a three-year, $24.3 million contract with the club in March 2026, marking him as the highest-paid blocking tight end in the league. The depth chart positions Kolar ahead of David Njoku and Oronde Gadsden, who are currently listed as the third and second options, respectively. Mike McDaniel plans to deploy multiple tight end sets, specifically favoring 12 personnel groupings and heavy reliance on play-action passes and zone running. While Kolar holds the starting designation for the season opener, the team maintains flexibility regarding usage given the distinct skill sets of the players in the group. Kolar is expected to play a significant role due to his blocking proficiency.

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