Huddle Up: Gadsden caught fire for a weeks during his rookie season, but the offseason addition of David Njoku would seem to be an indication that the Chargers aren't ready to lean on him too heavily at the tight end spot. Expect Gadsden to have a role in the offense, but he should be viewed as a TE2, not a weekly starter.

Huddle Up: Hampton should be the main running back for the Chargers to start the season, but it looks like Vidal and Mitchell will also see a decent amount of touches during games. Hampton should still be considered a starting option in fantasy leagues, but Vidal and Mitchell may have a chance to be a flex option against some opponents.

Huddle Up: Harris saw some rotational work last season, mixing in with the starters and running routes on over 80% of dropbacks in two of his last four games of the season. His end-of-season stat line doesn't look like much with just 30 receptions for 324 yards and a score, but this news is encouraging for Harris in his second season, as he should get more time on the field alongside McConkey and Johnston. Harris is a bit of a sleeper pick in the later rounds, but is an excellent contingent play if any of the receivers ahead of him are banged up or suffer an injury.

Huddle Up: McConkey is expected to breakout in 2026 with the addition to the coaching staff of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. He has a chance to solidify himself as a WR2 or WR3 with an uptick in the offense.

Huddle Up: Harris had a quiet rookie season, but he is the favorite to enter 2026 as the team's No. 3 receiver. Whether the role leads to a big leap in production remains to be seen, but Harris is a player to watch early in the year and is worth stashing as a bench option in deeper formats.

Huddle Up: Herbert has been focused on changing his footwork to thrive in Mike McDaniel's offense, and while it could lead to some growing pains, it could ultimately lead to a higher ceiling. The safe approach is to view Herbert as a high-end QB2, but he certainly has the potential to vault into the QB1 mix.

Huddle Up: Hampton was just starting to break out when an injury sidelined him for a chunk of his rookie season. He enters 2026 as the top option in the Chargers' backfield with a much healthier offensive line in front of him. Hampton could certainly put himself in the RB1 conversation.

Huddle Up: Johnston has played well at times since entering the NFL and should see a decent amount of targets in each game this upcoming season. He can be a No. 4 or No. 5 receiver in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Herbert has been touted as a quarterback that people are hoping gets over the hump, but after an overall QB2 finish in 2021, Herbert has been just a top-ten fantasy quarterback once in the last four seasons. That was last season at QB10, as Herbert finished two yards shy of 500 yards rushing and threw for 26 touchdowns. On a Chargers' offense that is full of talent and adds Mike McDaniel as the new offensive coordinator, a bet on Herbert is a bet on the offensive environment. Herbert is a back-end QB1 for 2026 that may be a little overdrafted based on name value.

Huddle Up: Herbert battled through his own injuries and injuries to his offensive line, but he still managed to toss 26 touchdowns last season. He should be good for around 4,000 passing yards and 25 touchdowns again in 2026, making him a high-end QB2 with QB1 potential.

Huddle Up: McConkey does not appear to be dealing with a serious injury, but fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation. He is one of the main options in the passing game for the Chargers and will be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Herbert has missed some workouts this offseason but should be on the field for the mandatory minicamp and training camp. He will be working in a new offensive system in 2026 but can be a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: While it sounds like Njoku will be involved in the offense, it doesn't necessarily sound like he will be the featured TE1. With Oronde Gadsden II also in the mix, it is hard to envision Njoku making a significant impact for fantasy owners.

Huddle Up: Herbert not being at early offseason programs does not signal anything. He remains a top quarterback option in any fantasy format during the 2026 season.

Huddle Up: Orande Gadsden II had a 49-663-3 rookie campaign last year so Njoku doesn't have a straight line to a starting gig. The soon-to-be-30-year-old had 22 catches for 293 yards and four TDs in 12 games last season. Given health, he should be able to top that, but he's probably not worth drafting as a TE2.

Huddle Up: Johnston has averaged 53.0 receptions and 723.0 receiving yards across the past two seasons, and he has scored eight touchdowns in each of those campaigns. The former first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has shown slight gains on his own. Working under the tutelage of McDaniel could unlock a new level. Going into 2026, let's treat him as a WR3 or flex fantasy option with some upside.

Huddle Up: The good news for Herbert is that he has Rashawn Slater back from injury to block for him on a retooled offensive line. Ladd McConkey has emerged as a top-tier target, and Quentin Johnston took a step forward in 2025. With a healthy Omarion Hampton in the backfield, and scatback Keaton Mitchell joining the team, the Chargers have some help around Herbert. He is a QB1 in most fantasy leagues heading into 2026, but he could take a step toward the top-tier of the group with some improvement.

Huddle Up: The Chargers have Oronde Gadsden II as their main tight end, but Njoku could have a chance to compete for the starting job if he joins the Chargers. Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation because he could be at least a No. 2 fantasy tight end in this situation.

Huddle Up: Johnston has caught 16 touchdowns over the last two seasons but has not posted more than 735 yards in any of his three seasons in the NFL. There's still a lot of target competition for the Chargers, but Johnston will remain a solid fantasy option as a low-end WR3 that should be drafted in the middle rounds of all fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: It certainly sounds like Johnston will be back with the Chargers in 2026, and while consistency has been an issue, his 16 touchdown receptions over the past two seasons can't be ignored. Johnston can be a touchdown-dependent flex option.

Huddle Up: Leading the Chargers in rushing yards last season, Vidal was solid in 2025. Putting up 643 rushing yards on 155 carries, Vidal will continue to have a role in the Chargers' offense behind starting running back Omarion Hampton. In deeper fantasy leagues, Vidal is a solid handcuff or ZeroRB option for those looking to have the Chargers' contingency plan should something happen to Hampton in 2026.

Huddle Up: Harris posted 324 yards and one touchdown during his rookie season but will likely see more targets under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Fantasy players can keep an eye on his situation during training camp because he could be a possible late round pick in some leagues.

Huddle Up: Njoku is just two seasons removed from 123 targets and an 81-882-6 campaign, but he has played a full season just once in four seasons. Now entering his age-31 campaign, Njoku's fantasy value will hinge on where he signs. If he lands in an offense that will utilize him in two-TE sets, or if he can land a starting gig, he'll be a high-floor TE2 for fantasy purposes in the hope that he can reclaim his 2023 form.

Huddle Up: He's two seasons removed from an 81-882-6 campaign, but he has played a full season just once in four years. Now entering his age-31 campaign, Njoku's fantasy value will hinge on where he signs. If he lands in an offense that will utilize him in two-TE sets, or if he can land a starting gig, he'll be a high-floor TE2.

Huddle Up: Mitchell has played just 26 games in three seasons, but he has averaged 6.3 yards per carry and has broken a 55-yarder in two of the three seasons. He'll bring some speed to Mike McDaniel's playbook, but health has betrayed him. Keep tabs on him during training camp for a potential RB4 grab.

Huddle Up: The size of the contract would suggest that Kolar moves to the top of the Chargers' depth chart, but the likelihood is that head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel are investing in the running game. Kolar is recognized as one of the top blocking tight ends in the league, so while he may steal the occasional target from Oronde Gadsden II, this potential signing should actually free up the young tight end to do what he does best more often: create mismatches out of the slot. Kolar's addition should only solidify Gadsden as a top-10 tight end in fantasy drafts this spring and summer.

Huddle Up: Mitchell has speed and quickness that teams will covet in free agency and he'll have his pick of NFL teams almost immediately. He has yet to fulfill his potential after bursting on the scene with the Ravens in 2023 with several long runs. After a torn ACL that ended his season in 2023, Mitchell played sparingly in 2024, but averaged 5.8 yards per carry in 2025, tallying 341 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 59 carries. Keep an eye on Mitchell and where he lands, because he will no doubt be a fantasy sleeper running back for 2026.

Huddle Up: Vidal was productive when asked to be the main running back for the Chargers but should see limited work behind Omarion Hampton next season. He can still be at least a No. 4 running back in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Johnston has caught 16 touchdowns over the last two seasons but has not posted more than 735 yards in any of his three seasons in the NFL. He will remain for the team for at least one more season and could be a No. 4 receiver in some fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Njoku fell behind Harold Fannin Jr. on the depth chart this season and will likely look for a starting job in free agency. He has played well in the past and could be a low-end No. 1 tight end in some leagues depending on his situation.