Garrett Podell· Aug 3, 2026
In an unsigned piece on Justin Herbert's fit in Mike McDaniel's new Chargers offense, CBS Sports projects the 2026 Chargers offensive line starters: Rashawn Slater at left tackle, Jake Slaughter at left guard, Tyler Biadasz at center, Cole Strange at right guard and Joe Alt at right tackle.
“Los Angeles' 2026 offensive front features healthy versions of Slater and Alt, 2026 second-round pick Jake Slaughter slotting in at left guard, Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz arriving from Washington in free agency and former New England Patriots first-round pick Cole Strange filling the right guard spot.”
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Jake Slaughter · 2026 season19 calls from 16 pundits between 1 and 2. Garrett Podell said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsJoe AltLos Angeles ChargersAug 3, 2026
Joe Alt to be 1st on the depth chart
“Right tackle ... Joe Alt (2026 projected)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jake Slaughter to be 1st on the depth chart
“2026 second-round pick Jake Slaughter slotting in at left guard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tyler Biadasz to be 1st on the depth chart
“Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz arriving from Washington in free agency”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cole Strange to be 1st on the depth chart
“former New England Patriots first-round pick Cole Strange filling the right guard spot”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rashawn Slater to be 1st on the depth chart
“Chargers offensive line (past two seasons) ... 2026 (projected) Left tackle ... Rashawn Slater”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Chris RolingScore Predictions · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 31Roling predicts a lopsided Chargers home win over the Cardinals in Week 1, 30-10, and advises starting Justin Herbert and Omarion Hampton in fantasy while sitting Ladd McConkey.
- Pete PriscoGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 0Prisco predicts the Lions blow out the Saints in Detroit and that the Chargers rout the Cardinals behind a new-look offense.
- Shanna McCarristonScore Predictions · Los Angeles ChargersClose · 45The unsigned CBS Sports preview picks the Chargers to beat the Cardinals 27-17 in Week 1, and expects rookie Jake Slaughter to step in at center for Los Angeles after Tyler Biadasz's injury.
- Simon HunterGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 0Hunter picked Houston and the Giants as underdog money line plays, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Detroit as favorites, and used Pittsburgh plus the Chargers as his survivor picks for week one.
- Brandon DeutschGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 0Deutsch streamed the Chargers defense in Week 1, forecasting a blowout win of more than 20 points over the Cardinals.
- John GranatoGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 0John backed the Texans to beat the Bills in Week 1, and during the contest segment said he saw the Chargers outscoring the Cardinals.
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