Good morning, Chargers fans!
UDFA rookie cornerback Avery Smith has been turning heads in training camp thus far with multiple standout days. He had the chance to learn behind former first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell while at Toledo and that mentorship seems to be paying off early in the pros.
It’s still very early, but this is not unlike the path other former UDFA corners took to making the Chargers roster, including Nikko Reed a year ago who may have been joined by Eric Rogers if it wasn’t for a major
injury to the latter during the preseason.
As of this moment, do you think Smith will break through to the final roster in September? Do you think Reed will keep his spot as the final corner kept? Let us know all of your thoughts below!
And now for today’s links.
Chargers News
The Chargers defense dominated the first day of pads behind a strong effort by the secondary (Chargers.com)
Standouts from the Chargers’ first padded practice (Chargers Wire)
Is Derius Davis defying the odds in training camp right now? (Bolt Beat)
Two UDFAs have been shaking up training camp through the first week (Bolt Beat)
NFL News
The Ravens agreed to a massive extension with wide receiver Zay Flowers (Bleacher Report)
Five NFL trades that could help both sides get better (ESPN)
Three things to watch for in this week’s Hall of Fame Game (NFL.com)
These 10 rookies are fighting for a starting job in year one (CBS Sports)
Todd Bowles told reporters that he isn’t worried about the Vita Vea situation right now (Pro Football Talk)
What we learned at Cowboys training camp (Sports Illustrated)
