Overview

• Trey Lance is projected as Justin Herbert’s backup after outplaying Taylor Heinicke during camp and the preseason, according to roster forecasts.
• Left tackle Rashawn Slater’s season-ending knee injury has prompted a reshuffle with rookie Joe Alt moving to left tackle and Trey Pipkins to right.
• Omarion Hampton is penciled in as the starting running back as Najee Harris remains sidelined by an eye injury and may open on the NFI list.
• Undrafted candidates Marlowe Wax, Raheim Sanders and Nikko Reed strengthened their cases for roster spots, while Luke Grimm likely hurt his chances with two muffed punts in the finale.
• The Chargers must trim to 53 players by Tuesday and are expected to evaluate waiver claims, potential trades and practice-squad options once cuts are made.