TIME'S UP: Bud Dupree WILL NOT Make Chargers 53-Man Roster | Can Kyle Kennard Step Up?

Los Angeles Chargers eye major shakeup as Bud Dupree’s roster spot hangs by a thread. With a disappointing pass rush win rate and declining on-field impact, Dupree faces the real threat of being cut for the 2026 season. Can dark horse contenders like Kyle Kennard and breakout UDFA Nadame Tucker—fresh off a 14-sack season at Western Michigan—rise to the challenge and force a changing of the guard on the edge? Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier break down the looming roster battle among the Chargers’ edge rushers, spotlighting key scouting details, competition stakes, and quotes from Chargers staff. The analysis covers Tucker’s ties to defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary, the pressure on Kennard to deliver after a quiet rookie year, and how first-round pick Akheem Mesidor’s arrival shakes up the depth chart. Will the Chargers’ youth movement finally push veteran Dupree out the door? PHOTO CREDIT: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... #Chargers #LAChargers #LosAngelesChargers #nfl Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)