Herbert Rips 25-Yard Strikes on Day 2 as Chargers Shuffle 3 Left Guard Options
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Updated · Chargers.com · Jul 31
Herbert Rips 25-Yard Strikes on Day 2 as Chargers Shuffle 3 Left Guard Options
3 articles · Updated · Chargers.com · Jul 31
Summary
Nearly 90 minutes of no-pad work on Day 2 featured Justin Herbert repeatedly pushing the ball downfield, opening with a sideline shot to Keaton Mitchell and later hitting Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, Ladd McConkey and rookie Brenen Thompson.
Three straight completions in team drills again highlighted Herbert's growing command of Mike McDaniel's timing-based offense, with Johnston's roughly 25-yard catch over two defenders standing out.
Three linemen remain in the left guard mix: Kayode Awosika and Trevor Penning split first-team reps Thursday, while Jake Slaughter moved to reserve left guard snaps after rotating there Wednesday.
Rashawn Slater, returning from the torn patellar tendon that wiped out his 2025 season, stayed in the top line combination with Branson Taylor spelling him briefly at left tackle.
More than 10 offensive players also auditioned as kick returners, including Derius Davis and Mitchell, as the Chargers continue non-pad practices through Saturday before Sunday's off day.