“The Chargers made it clear that re-signing Zion Johnson wasn’t an immediate priority this offseason. They declined his fifth-year option, making it possible he will become a free agent in 2026. It’s understandable, he hasn’t lived up to his billing as a first-round guard,” Ballentine wrote.

New Orleans Saints guard Trevor Penning appears to have avoided a serious injury. Penning will miss a few weeks with the foot injury that he suffered in Sunday's preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers,

Chargers running back Najee Harris, who had been walking laps at practice since Aug. 2, ran and participated in drills for the first time this training camp Tuesday.