Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Aug 7
Justin Eboigbe Dominates Chargers Camp in 2 Unblockable 1-on-1 Wins
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Aug 7

Justin Eboigbe Dominates Chargers Camp in 2 Unblockable 1-on-1 Wins

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 7

Summary

  • Justin Eboigbe took over the Chargers’ most physical camp practice Thursday, generating two pressures in team drills and winning both of his one-on-one pass-rush reps with ease.
  • Back in pads after Wednesday’s walkthrough, Los Angeles ramped up contact with one-on-ones, "thud" 11-on-11 work and a fully live series for third-stringers, giving the defensive front a chance to set the tone.
  • That front produced repeated disruption: Khalil Mack blew up a double team, Bud Dupree and Kyle Kennard each had sacks or pressures, and rookie Akheem Mesidor beat Joe Alt and later Travis Burke.
  • The offense still flashed in spots, with Justin Herbert hitting Ladd McConkey deep, Derius Davis springing a jet sweep, and DJ Uiagalelei finishing the live period with a sideline strike to KeAndre Lambert-Smith.
  • Practice also exposed cleanup areas, as the offense fumbled four times in team drills, while Rashawn Slater returned to padded team work on a limited four-rep workload.

Insights

Can rookie standouts like Justin Eboigbe translate their dominant training camp performances into real defensive disruption during the preseason?
Does the defense's sudden surge in takeaways signal a dominant new unit, or expose hidden flaws in the Chargers' revamped offense?
With the Chargers constantly shuffling their offensive line, is Justin Herbert's protection in jeopardy ahead of the 2026 season?