Los Angeles Chargers

Despite rave reviews during the offseason, rookie Kimani Vidal appears buried on the Chargers' depth chart to begin camp. (Source: The Athletic)

Fantasy Impact: Fantasy managers have been salivating over Vidal's possibility to step into a large role given J.K. Dobbins' recovery from injury as well as Gus Edwards' offseason surgery, so keep an eye on this.

With Gus Edwards working his way back from offseason surgery, Jaret Patterson is the RB2 early in camp for the Chargers. (Source: The Athletic)

Fantasy Impact: Patterson has been running ahead of sixth-round rookie Kimani Vidal and behind J.K. Dobbins. He is unlikely to be fantasy relevant, but it is noteworthy for the hype Vidal was receiving, though it's still very early in camp. This backfield projects to likely be a big committee during the season.

J.K. Dobbins told reporters on Thursday that he believes he is in for a "special" season in 2024. He has been a full participant in practice thus far after rupturing his Achilles in Week 1 of 2023. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Since being drafted by Baltimore in 2020, Dobbins has played in only 24 games as his career has been plagued with injuries. He will hope to stay on the field in 2024 in his new role as part of the Chargers' RB room.

Quentin Johnston is reportedly off to a strong start in training camp after entering with his role being unclear. (Source: The Athletic)

Fantasy Impact: Based on the early reports, it would appear that Johnston will have to earn his way into an immediate starting role this season. His progress in training camp will be one to continue to monitor.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said RB Gus Edwards had an offseason surgery and the Chargers are giving him a “longer runway” to be a full participant in practice. (Source: Kris Rhim on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Edwards landed with the Chargers this offseason. He did not participate in team drills on Wednesday, but went through individual drills. He figures to be the lead back heading into the season, though it'll likely be a committee.

Ladd McConkey is reportedly expected to start in the slot for the Chargers. (Source: The Athletic)

Fantasy Impact: McConkey steps into a wide open opportunity to have a chance to earn the No. 1 wide receiver role for Justin Herbert as a rookie. D.J. Chark is reportedly penciled in as a starter, while the role of Quentin Johnston is unclear heading into training camp. McConkey will have the opportunity to earn himself a big immediate role despite the Chargers likely being a run-heavy offense under Jim Harbaugh.

DJ Chark Jr. reportedly could be penciled in a starter for the Chargers heading into training camp. (Source: The Athletic)

Fantasy Impact: Chark signed a one-year deal with the Chargers this offseason. With the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, he steps into an opportunity to potentially be the No. 1 wide receiver for the Chargers on the outside. Ladd McConkey is expected to start in the slot for the Chargers. Chark is looking to bounce back after a down season with the Panthers last year.

The Chargers signed WR Praise Olatoke. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Olatoke is part of the NFL's International Pathway Program. He was a track star at Ohio State and will look to earn a roster spot with the Chargers out of camp.

The Chargers signed S Tony Jefferson II. (Source: Kyle Phoenix on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jefferson joins a number of other former Ravens on the Chargers under Jim Harbaugh. The veteran safety should offer plenty of experience for the Chargers.

The Chargers signed Joe Alt to a four-year, $33.2 million deal that includes a signing bonus of $20.9 million. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The No. 5 overall pick figures to be an immediate center piece of a Chargers offensive line that'll be key to an offense that figures to be run-heavy this season. Alt is expected to slide into right tackle for the Chargers right away.

The Chargers released C Corey Linsley who is set to retire. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Chargers restructured the contract of Linsley earlier in the offseason, and he now retires. He played three seasons with the Chargers and 10 seasons overall with one Pro Bowl nomination and one First-Team All-Pro nod.

The Los Angeles Chargers signed OL Alex Leatherwood. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Leatherwood last appeared in a game two years ago. The Bears claimed him off waivers last season before releasing him. He will look to earn a spot on the Chargers roster out of camp.

Junior Colson walked off the field with trainers at OTAs on Monday. (Source: Daniel Popper on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Colson walked off the field just 40 minutes into practice. The Chargers should provide an update on his status at some point.

The Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Kristian Fulton. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fulton lands a prove-it deal with the Chargers. He closed last season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury with the Titans. He figures to hold a big role in the secondary with the Chargers.

The Chargers and QB Easton Stick have agreed to terms. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The move will ensure the backup quarterback returns for the Chargers next season. The 28-year-old completed 63.8% of his passes for 1,129 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in five games last season.

The Los Angeles Chargers are trading WR Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round pick, according to multiple reports. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Chargers entered free agency wildly over the NFL salary cap and have been making moves throughout the week to clear space. WR Mike Williams was released, edge rushers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa agreed to restructured contracts, and now Allen has been traded. For the Chargers, their WR room is suddenly without its top two pass catchers, and new HC Jim Harbaugh will certainly want to bring in some competition for WRs Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston. In Chicago, Allen joins a revamped offense that has added RB D'Andre Swift and TE Gerald Everett to go with WR DJ Moore, TE Cole Kmet, and, presumably, QB Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Los Angeles Chargers and edge rusher Joey Bosa have agreed on a contract restructure, helping keep Bosa in Los Angeles for 2024. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bosa has two years left on his current contract but was set to have cap hits of about $36 million and $33 million in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Among the highest cap hits in the NFL, Bosa's deal is one of several rough contracts on the Chargers, and with a new regime in charge, Bosa was potentially set to be traded or cut. In the end, both he and Khalil Mack will return. Bosa has 67 career sacks in eight seasons.

Amen Ogbongbemiga is headed to the Bears on a one-year, $2.1 million deal with a max value of $2.5 million. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ogbongbemiga gets $1.1 million guaranteed as part of the deal. He'll remain in a special teams role with a depth role as a linebacker.

Khalil Mack will remain with the Chargers after agreeing to restructure his contract. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mack had a $38.5 million cap hit for the 2024 season. It isn't clear how much of a pay cut he took, but it was enough for him not to be released. Between this move and the Chargers releasing Mike Williams, they were able to clear up enough cap space to make the necessary moves. He'll remain one of the more dominant pass rushers in the NFL with the Chargers.

The Los Angeles Chargers intend to release WR Mike Williams. They would like to bring him back, but he will explore the open market. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams, who was set to have a cap hit of $32 million, will save the Chargers about $20 million with his release. He's coming off of a season-ending injury and will be heading into Year 8 in the NFL. He will turn 30 in October but has multiple 1,000-yard campaigns and is a boundary receiver who can threaten defenses on the outside and in the red zone. There was speculation he could be traded but will be cut instead, and the Chargers could be in on WR in this year's NFL Draft.