Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert delivered some good news about his status for OTAs on Monday. Herbert, who underwent surgery for a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder in late January, said the plan is for him to participate in 7-on-7 drills at this week’s OTA practices, according to multiple reporters on the scene. While Herbert [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Herbert set to participate in 7-on-7 drills this week
World Cup insistence on grass becomes key player point in turf debate
Players want grass in all venues. Various NFL stadiums use artificial turf. The debate has not gotten much traction, yet. As the U.S.-hosted 2026 World Cup approaches and as more people realize that stadiums like AT&T in Dallas and SoFi in L.A. will convert to grass fields for the soccer competition, more will ask why, [more] … [Read more...] about World Cup insistence on grass becomes key player point in turf debate
Brandon Staley: Justin Herbert contract talks are “ongoing”
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is eligible to receive a new contract. It’s widely believed he’ll eventually get one. But it hasn’t happened yet. On Monday, coach Brandon Staley said negotiations are “ongoing,” via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. Staley made the remark before teeing off at the team’s charity golf outing. Herbert didn’t golf because of [more] … [Read more...] about Brandon Staley: Justin Herbert contract talks are “ongoing”
Dave Canales says Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask competition is partially about “respect”
In any quarterback competition, the ultimate goal ideally is to identify the best option and get him ready to play. In Tampa, another factor apparently has crept into the analysis. Respect. As in showing it to former second-round pick Kyle Trask. And in giving newcomer Baker Mayfield a chance to earn it. Offensive coordinator Dave [more] … [Read more...] about Dave Canales says Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask competition is partially about “respect”
Khalil Mack: Joey Bosa and I didn’t come close to showing what we can do together
When the Chargers traded for Khalil Mack in 2022, there was a lot of interest in seeing how his edge rushing partnership with Joey Bosa would play out but there wasn’t much opportunity to see the two players together. Bosa tore his groin in Week Three and didn’t return until the last two weeks of [more] … [Read more...] about Khalil Mack: Joey Bosa and I didn’t come close to showing what we can do together