Highlights from Day 7 of Chargers training camp
The Chargers continued training camp on Thursday, marking the seventh day of practice.
I will have training camp coverage with updates from practice below, courtesy of media members and fan posts.
Omarion Hampton content gone wrong pic.twitter.com/vNQTf3AhCw
Justin Herbert and rookie Omarion Hampton #chargers pic.twitter.com/TXd67G2Sbo
Najee Harris makes his first appearance at Chargers practice. He's wearing shades and a hoodie so can't see his eye, just watching the running backs now pic.twitter.com/7HqAxvWjFu
Practice ended- Daiyan Henley and Teair Tart were disruptive in team drills both getting TFLs- LB Troy Dye was shaken up briefly and took a step off field with trainers but was back in for the remainder of practice- RB Jaret Patterson had an explosive long run, first of camp pic.twitter.com/Zx7DXQMScA
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