The Chargers’ offense entering the 2026 season has major expectations.
Los Angeles revamped in a big way this offseason with their best offseason move coming in the form of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. McDaniel is expected to take this Chargers offense to new heights, alongside Justin Herbert.
Things are looking up for the Chargers; however, it doesn’t come without any questions as the 2026 season slowly approaches.
Here are the biggest questions for each offensive position with training camp on the horzion.
Quarterback: Can Justin Herbert put together an MVP-caliber season?
Herbert is the undisputed QB1 for the sixth consecutive season. There is no competition in that room, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any questions regarding Herbert.
Can Herbert take advantage of a retooled supporting cast with an offensive mastermind like McDaniel in his ear? The 28-year-old is widely viewed as a top 10 quarterback and arguably the most talented at the position, but that has only gotten him so far.
If the Chargers and their offense want to go to another level, Herbert needs to play at an MVP level from Week 1 all the way to Week 18. If that happens, the Bolts have a great chance of winning the division and a shot at the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
Running back: Is Omarion Hampton ready for a feature-back workload?
The 24-year-old heads into his second season as the clear-cut feature back after an injury-riddled rookie season.
Last season, Hampton had some competition. This season, he’s the top running back in the room by a mile.
Hampton showed a ton of flashes, but that was only for a few short weeks. Can Hampton sustain that type of play for an entire season?
If he can’t, the newest offseason addition, running back Keaton Mitchell, gives the Chargers an explosive complementary option.
Wide receiver: Who can establish themselves as the No. 2 receiver behind Ladd McConkey?
McConkey is the best wide receiver in the Chargers’ room; that’s not up for debate. However, the real intrigue is behind him. Can Quentin Johnston finally put everything together? Could second-year pass catcher Tre’ Harris emerge in a big way in McDaniel’s offense?
Those are real questions, and more so from Johnston. It’s a crucial make-or-break season for the former TCU Horned Frog, and if he doesn’t produce in a big way, the Chargers could look elsewhere at the deadline and certainly by next offseason.
Tight end: How will the Chargers divide targets between David Njoku, Oronde Gadsden and Charlie Kolar?
The Chargers tight end room suddenly has a ton of talent. The addition of Njoku provides a veteran presence, while Gadsden offers athletic upside as a receiver.
Training camp should reveal whether the Chargers will lean into 12 – or even 13-personnel. If this tight end room could find its rhythm, it could be one of the strengths of the offense.
Offensive Line: Can the interior offensive line take the next step?
Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt give the Chargers arguably one of the NFL’s best tackle duos.
However, the biggest concern is on the interior (outside of health).
The Chargers addressed a major weakness this offseason in terms of interior trouble by adding center Tyler Biadasz and right guard Cole Strange. They also brought in veteran Kayode Awosika and rookie Jake Slaughter, who will compete for the starting left guard spot.
If the interior can hold up, the Chargers’ offensive line as a whole could be one of the better lines in football.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Biggest Chargers questions by position in 2026: Offense
Reporting by Ricardo Sandoval , Chargers Wire / Chargers Wire
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By Ricardo Sandoval , Chargers Wire | USA TODAY Network
