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PositiveUsageAug 24, 2026
Charlie Kolar played 89% of snaps in Drives 1-2, indicating heavy involvement in the Chargers offense.NegativeUsageAug 24, 2026
Kolar played two snaps on the opening drive and got six more snaps later, totaling eight snaps in preseason; he rested in the first preseason game, and the source notes Mike McDaniel prioritizes blocking over receiving with his tight ends.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Kolar, signed to a three-year, $24.3 million contract, is the source's preferred choice to lead the Chargers' TE rotation over Gadsden and Njoku; his college production (2,181 yards and 23 TD at Iowa State) reflects potential beyond just blocking, though weekly fantasy consideration is unlikely.PositiveSleeperJul 28, 2026
Widely viewed as a block-first tight end (6-6, 265), Kolar was mostly used in that capacity with the Ravens (30-409-4 in 47 games); however, he racked up 2,181 receiving yards and 23 scores in four seasons at Iowa State, numbers that stack up favorably with fantasy's best players at the position. The source suggests Kolar's underrated skill-set gives him the best odds of leading the way in total snaps in a likely three-man committee with the Chargers.NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026
Kolar departed the Ravens in free agency to join the Chargers, removing target competition for Mark Andrews and positioning Andrews as the only show in town at the position.PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
Widely viewed as a block-first tight end (6-foot-6, 265) who was mostly used that way with the Ravens (30-409-4 in 47 games), Kolar racked up 2,181 receiving yards and 23 scores in four seasons at Iowa State—numbers that stack up favorably with fantasy's best players at the position; the source suggests the Chargers will likely use a three-man committee, but Kolar's underrated skill-set gives him the best odds of leading the way in total snaps.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Addition to Chargers limits opportunities for Oronde Gadsden; the source notes the Chargers went out of their way to add both Charlie Kolar and David Njoku, raising questions about priority treatment for Gadsden.NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026
Kolar departed the Ravens in free agency to join the Chargers, opening up target opportunities for Mark Andrews.