Chargers surprise by keeping two undrafted free agents; QB Max Duggan cut ... for now
LA TimesChargers quarterback Max Duggan looks to pass against the Rams in a preseason game. “He came in and earned a spot.” Fullback : Zander Horvath Wide receiver : Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis After much speculation that the Chargers would keep six wide receivers, they instead went with five, cutting both Keelan Doss and John Hightower. “Hopefully, it stays that way throughout the year.” Defensive line : Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Nick Williams, Scott Matlock, Christopher Hinton The Chargers have a second player — defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia — who will start the season on the PUP list. Edge rusher : Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, Chris Rumph II Linebacker : Eric Kendricks, Kenneth Murray Jr., Amen Ogbongbemiga, Nick Niemann, Daiyan Henley Cornerback : J.C. Jackson, Michael Davis, Asante Samuel Jr., Ja’Sir Taylor, Deane Leonard Safety : Derwin James Jr., Alohi Gilman, JT Woods, Raheem Layne, AJ Finley Probably the most surprising decision was Finley making the roster. “He’s tough and he can run.” Keeping Finley meant waiving 2021 seventh-round pick Mark Webb Jr. After appearing in seven games — mostly on special teams — as a rookie, Webb spent last season on the practice squad.