Organized Team Activity practices are off and rolling at The Bolt.
The Chargers held their first voluntary OTA practice of the offseason Tuesday afternoon, donning helmets and shorts for the two-hour session.
OTAs mark the start of Phase Three in the voluntary offseason program. Phase Three consists of a maximum of 10 OTA practices where teams can run 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. Live contact is not allowed.
Here are three observations from the Chargers first OTA practice:
1. Herbert, McConkey in midseason form
Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey were among the league's top quarterback-wide receiver duos in 2024.
The pair picked up right where they left off as they connected on perhaps the best offensive play of the practice.
The Chargers spent the final team period Tuesday focusing on third downs with the first-team offense and defense going against each other.
Herbert started the drill by finding Jaylen Johnson on a sliding catch to move the sticks on third-and-8. Herbert then found Quentin Johnston for a first down on third-and-7.
Then the magic happened, as Herbert lofted a deep pass to McConkey down the left sideline on third-and-5. McConkey then bobbled the ball to himself with Tarheeb Still and Alohi Gilman and coverage before securing the acrobatic catch.
Now, it's worth noting that since contact isn't allowed, perhaps the play turns out differently in full pads. But on this day, the first down highlighted the rapport between the quarterback and wide receiver that we saw plenty last season.
The defense got the upper hand on the final play as Teair Tart knocked Herbert's pass down at the line of scrimmage.
The second-team offense then took the field with Taylor Heinicke and Trey Lance splitting reps.
Heinicke hit first-down completions to Brenden Rice and Tre' Harris before Lance found Johnston for a first down. Lance's final pass was complete but short of the sticks.
2. Perryman gets INT on 1st play
A season ago, the Chargers defense ranked first in the NFL by allowing just 17.7 points per game.
Turnovers were a key ingredient for that success as the unit notched 21 total takeaways.
The Bolts first-team defense wasted little time making their mark Tuesday as Jesse Minter's group nabbed an interception on the very first play of team drills.
With Heinicke at quarterback, Still jumped a route and deflected his pass into the air before it was corralled by Denzel Perryman.
The veteran linebacker raced the other way and likely would have scored on a roughly 20-yard return in live action.
Rookie defensive backs Jaylen Jones and Trikweze Bridges also had interceptions in team drills for the defense.
Check out some photos from the Chargers Phase 2 workouts of the 2025 off-season program.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Los Angeles Chargers players participate in Phase 2 of the offseason program on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
3. O-line combos on display
The Chargers have 15 offensive linemen on their 90-man roster, and 13 were present at Tuesday's practice.
That meant the Bolts mixed and matched their offensive line combinations to field three different units in El Segundo.
The right side of the Chargers first-team line was an imposing sight as Mekhi Becton (6-foot-7 and 363 pounds) lined up next to right tackle Joe Alt, who is 6-8 and 323 pounds.
Bradley Bozeman manned the center spot in team drills for the entirety of practice. Zion Johnson snapped to Herbert and other quarterbacks in the early portion of practice but did not partake in team sessions, meaning the Chargers only had a dozen linemen for team drills.
Jamaree Salyer slotted in as the left tackle while rookie Branson Taylor and second-year lineman Karsen Barnhart split reps at left guard.
The second-team offensive line consisted of Corey Stewart at left tackle with Taylor at left guard, Andre James at center, Barnhart at right guard and Tyler McLellan at right tackle.
The third-team unit was, from left to right, Stewart, Taylor, Josh Kaltenberger, Nash Jones and Savion Washington.
