Good morning, Chargers fans!
On day one of training camp, the Chargers had Kayode Awosika and Jake Slaughter rotate in and out at left guard with the first team. The names rotated in over the next four days were all different, but Monday’s session brought with it a reload back to the duo of Awosika and Slaughter. Guys like Trevor Penning, Trey Pipkins, and Branson Taylor all got reps with the ones in that span, as well.
If the cycle continues the way it did in week one, then it will be Awosika and
Penning to rotate in at left guard with the 1s while Slaughter plays both left guard and center with the 2s.
How are you all feeling about the current competition there? Is Awosika still the favorite? Do you think Slaughter has gained ground thus far? Let us know below!
And now for today’s links.
Chargers News:
Rookie wideout Brenen Thompson continues to flash in training camp (Chargers.com)
UDFA corners Rodney Shelley and Avery Smith are stacking impressive days (Chargers.com)
Mike McDaniel is making Justin Herbert uncomfortable in the name of getting better (Chargers.com)
Justin Herbert came in at No. 39 on the NFL Top 100 of 2026 (Bolt Beat)
NFL News:
The Falcons and Bijan Robinson agreed to a historic extension for the running back (ESPN)
Four quarterback battles to watch and four quarterbacks on thin ice (CBS Sports)
Jahmyr Gibbs is still unsure on when he will return to the field (NFL.com)
Dan Campbell does not believe Bijan Robinson’s new deal “will hurt” the future extension for Jahmyr Gibbs (Pro Football Talk)
Predicting all 272 games on the NFL’s 2026 slate (Sports Illustrated)
Commanders’ interest in Brandon Aiyuk has unsurprisingly cooled in recent weeks (Bleacher Report)
