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Slater Nearing Return, rookies Shine in Chargers Camp
Los angeles Chargers player Slater has indicated he is nearing a return to team drills after dealing with a notable foot injury.He described the issue as creating “a pretty big hole in my foot.” Slater attempted to push through the discomfort for the initial two days of training camp, but ultimately found it “just didn’t feel good.” This led to him missing seven practices consecutively, from July 19th through July 26th. However, Slater expressed optimism about his recovery, stating, “It’s had a lot of time to heal now, though, so I’m feeling a lot better.” When questioned about his return to full team participation, he responded, “Hopefully soon.”
Rookie cornerback Nikko Reed continues to impress with his consistent playmaking. During a seven-on-seven drill, reed was tasked with covering receiver JaQuae Jackson one-on-one down the left sideline. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke attempted a deep pass to Jackson, but Reed elevated to break up the pass, preventing a touchdown. This marks the fourth consecutive practice in which Reed has recorded a pass breakup, adding to his two interceptions during camp. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter commented on Reed’s performance, emphasizing the importance of consistent plays for an undrafted player. “Make a play a day and then people will start to know who you are, especially if you’re undrafted,” Minter said. “When you make a play every day that kind of stands out, everybody starts talking about you, whether it be the veteran players or, obviously, everybody that’s involved in those decisions. I think he’s just doing a great job – consistent, competitive.Love where his head’s at.”
Rookie receiver Tre’ Harris delivered one of his most productive practices of the current camp. He secured two receptions from quarterback Justin Herbert during 11-on-11 drills. In the first instance, Harris ran an out route against cornerback Cam Hart. Herbert delivered the pass, and despite Hart being in a strong position to contest the play, Harris demonstrated his strong hands and ability to make contested catches by pulling the ball away from Hart’s breakup attempt. his second notable catch occurred on a third-and-goal situation from the 9-yard line. Harris found space in the back of the end zone, and Herbert threw to his inside shoulder, away from linebacker Troy Dye. Harris successfully hauled in the pass, maintaining control while tapping both feet in bounds for a touchdown.
Receiver Ladd McConkey was absent from team drills. Other Chargers who did not participate in practice included cornerback Tarheeb Still, receivers Jalen Reagor and Luke Grimm, defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe, safety Jaylen Jones, tight end mccallan Castles, and edge rusher Garmon Randolph.Second-year running back Kimani Vidal recorded a touchdown reception in the red zone from quarterback Justin Herbert. Vidal executed an angle route out of the backfield from nine yards out on a first-and-goal play.
Rookie receiver Dalevon Campbell also made a touchdown catch against the first-team defense. With Trey Lance at quarterback, Campbell outdueled cornerback Donte Jackson for a jump ball thrown to the back right corner of the end zone on a fourth-and-9 play.
