Los Angeles Chargers: Early roster predictions for the 2020 season

Wide Receivers (6): Keenan Allen, K.J. Hill, Darius Jennings, Andre Patton, Joe Reed, Mike Williams

Two of Los Angeles’ wide receivers went for over 1,000 yards in 2019. Keenan Allen put together his third consecutive 1,000-yard year and Pro Bowl campaign while Mike Williams crossed the 1,000-yard barrier for the first time. Williams also led the NFL in yards per reception (20.4). With the uncertainty at quarterback, Allen and Williams could experience some dips in production this season.

While Allen and Williams played the largest role in Los Angeles’ passing game, Austin Ekeler also played a huge role. With the arrival of Justin Herbert, Ekeler could see an even larger role this coming season as Los Angeles tries to give Herbert a security blanket.

Outside of Allen and Williams, the team’s wide receivers remain mostly unproven. Darrius Jennings joined the Chargers this offseason after two uneventful years in Tennessee. Andre Patton signed with Los Angeles as a free agent last year, but he didn’t make a large impact.

K.J. Hill and Joe Reed are both rookies. Los Angeles selected Reed in the fifth-round while Hill fell to the seventh-round. Both should see a significant number of snaps as the Chargers search for depth at wide receiver.

Tight Ends (3): Stephen Anderson, Virgil Green, Hunter Henry

In March, Los Angeles applied its franchise tag to Hunter Henry. The Chargers pegged Henry as Antonio Gates’ successor when they selected him in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. However, injuries prevented Henry from becoming a dominant tight end early in his career.

Henry missed the entire 2018 season with an injury, but he appeared in 12 games this past season. He set career-highs with 55 receptions and 652 yards while also reaching the end zone five times. With Henry finally delivering on his potential, the Chargers refused to lose their investment. Now, the team owes Henry over $10.6 million this coming season.

Virgil Green should also return to Los Angeles in 2019. The veteran tight end didn’t play a large role in the offense last year, but he’s got plenty of starting experience. With no better options available, Green is almost a lock to make the roster. The third tight end spot comes down to Stephen Anderson and Donald Parham.