Predicting the Chargers' 53-man roster

Predicting the Chargers’ 53-man roster

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers in action against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 08: Brett Hundley #7 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass as he is pressured by Denzel Perryman #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers during a preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Linebackers

Denzel Perryman
Thomas Davis
Uchenna Nwosu
Kyzir White
Nick Dzubnar
Emeke Egbule
Jatavis Brown
Drue Tranquill

Injuries hit this position hard last season for the Chargers, hence the need to play 7 defensive backs most of the time in the playoffs last season. Perryman is a throwback player who is at his best playing the run downhill. Dzunbar is a backup in the same vane. Davis, Nwosu, Egbule, and Brown offer more athleticism and coverage ability. White and Tranquill are two young, former college safeties who provide very good coverage ability and will help on Special Teams.

Player to watch: Kyle Wilson

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