Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Los Angeles Chargers camp is taking place in El Segundo, California and Chargers reporter Kris Rhim has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at camp. We will update this file often with the latest updates. How are the new faces around quarterback Justin Herbert faring? Who are the breakouts to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Let's get into it all, and be sure to keep checking back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins on Aug. 7.
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Thursday, July 24
The seventh day of Chargers practice felt the closest to in-game action. Coach Jim Harbaugh gave more of a green light to his players to practice more physically than they had been before as the team went through their third day of padded practices.
Linebacker Daiyan Henley and defensive tackle Teair Tart stood out Thursday, getting explosive tackles for losses in a team drill. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said the defense was "amped up" because of the added intensity. He said he expects Tart to be a dominant force for the Chargers on the interior.
"It's really, for the first time for him, to be in a place where he's really comfortable, where he knows what we expect out of him," Minter said. "... He's very talented. He's got a lot of ability and so I really look forward to him having a great year."
Wednesday, July 23
The star of practice was rookie wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith -- again. The fifth-round pick adjusted for a pass from quarterback Trey Lance that was slightly underthrown and snagged the ball over cornerback Deane Leonard. On another play, Smith adjusted again while the ball was in the air and caught a ball while falling backwards with cornerback Cam Hart in coverage.
Here's that KeAndre Lambert-Smith catch, another good day for the rookie pic.twitter.com/YUV0z0acJC
— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) July 23, 2025
Both plays drew roars from the crowd in San Diego and some celebration from Lambert-Smith. Lambert-Smith mainly practices with the second team offense, but his role could increase as he stacks impressive days.
"He had two great practices," offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. "He made a couple of adjustments today on the ball that you can't coach."
Tuesday, July 22
Fifth-round rookie wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith had an impressive day of practice. He had perhaps the day's best highlight in 1-on-1 drills when he snagged a ball over the outstretched arms of cornerback Deane Leonard and tapped both feet in bounds on the sideline. He also recorded multiple catches during the team periods. Lambert-Smith had missed time earlier in camp with an undisclosed injury, but quarterback Justin Herbert said Lambert-Smith hasn't missed a step. "He's a special player," Herbert said. "... He's one of those guys you just gotta get him the ball ... he's going to go out there and make a play."
Here's that KeAndre Lambert-Smith catch from 1v1s pic.twitter.com/MGTVK0wdEu
— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) July 22, 2025
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Coach Jim Harbaugh said that second-year wide receiver Ladd McConkey has been "uncoverable" at practice and is reaching another level after his record-breaking rookie season.
"He's even better than he was last year," Harbaugh said.