Chargers Camp Report: Keenan Allen Makes 2025 Practice Debut

Aug 07, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Eric Smith

Editorial Director

Day 16 of Chargers Training Camp is in the rearview mirror.

The Bolts held a 90-minute practice in full pads Thursday and will practice again Friday at 1 p.m.

The Chargers host the Saints in preseason action on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. (PT) at SoFi Stadium.

Here is the Chargers Camp Report from Thursday's practice:

1. Keenan Allen practices for Bolts

There was a familiar sight at Thursday's session.

Keenan Allen made his 2025 practice debut after joining the Bolts roster earlier this week.

Allen, wearing a familiar No. 13, drew a large cheer from fans as he ran onto the field for practice.

He eased into things on Day 1 as he didn't partake in 1-on-1 drills but he worked into team drills and had two receptions — one from Justin Herbert and one from Trey Lance.

"It was great ... felt normal," Allen said of catching a pass from Herbert in practice.

"So much respect for Keenan, glad we got him back," Chargers Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter said after practice. "It's just another weapon that you can tell has a lot of familiarity and comfort with the quarterback.

"I had a chance to meet him right before practice and just how much respect I have for him. Glad that we have him and I'm excited to see what he brings to that side of the ball," Minter added.

Allen said after practice that he's going to work to learn the playbook and get his body right over the next few weeks.

"Obviously, you have to put the work in. I'm not in football shape," Allen said. "First day back they put me right into the fire with the pads on. First day with the pads on, I felt like a rookie.

"But you have to get in there and do it at some point so might as well go out and do it the first day," Allen added. "It'll get easier, then you get your confidence and skill back."

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum on October 6, 2013 in Oakland, California. [Final Score: SD 17 - OAK 27]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum on October 6, 2013 in Oakland, California. [Final Score: SD 17 - OAK 27]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the New York Giants at Qualcomm Stadium on December 8, 2013 in San Diego, California. [Final Score: SD 37 - NYG 14]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field on December 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. [Final Score: SD 27 - DEN 20]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field on December 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. [Final Score: SD 27 - DEN 20]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [FINAL SCORE: SD 14 - MIN 31]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [FINAL SCORE: SD 14 - MIN 31]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play against the Buffalo Bills at StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. [Final Score: LAC 54 - BUF 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play against the Buffalo Bills at StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. [Final Score: LAC 54 - BUF 24]

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - HOU 27]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. FINAL SCORE: LAC 20- HOU 27

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. FINAL SCORE: LAC 20- HOU 27

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 27 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 26 - GB 11]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC24 - OAK 26]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 23 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 45 - JAX 10]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 10 - MIN 39]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: OAK 24 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. [FINAL SCORE: LAC21 - KC 31]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 31 - TB 38]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LV 31 - LAC 26]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LV 31 - LAC 26]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. [FINAL SCORE: MIA 29 - LAC 21]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 34 - NYJ 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 34 - NYJ 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 34 - NYJ 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. [FINAL SCORE: BUF 27 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. [FINAL SCORE: BUF 27 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 0 - NE 45]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: NE 45 - LAC 0]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20- ATL 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - ATL 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - LV 27]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - LV 27]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Washington Football Team on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at FedExField in Landover, MD. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - WAS 16]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Washington Football Team on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at FedExField in Landover, MD. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - WAS 16]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20- LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20- LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - KC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - KC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 47 - CLE 42]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LA 24 - NE 27]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: NE 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - PHI 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - PHI 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: MIN 27 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 41 - PIT 37]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 41 - PIT 37]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 13 - DEN 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 41 - CIN 22]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: KC 34 - LAC 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: KC 34 - LAC 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 41 - LAC 29]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 24 - LV 19]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 24 - LV 19]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: KC 30 - LAC 27]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 25 - AZ 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. [FINAL SCORE: LV 27 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 23 - MIA 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 17 - TEN 14]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - IND 3]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - IND 3]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - IND 3]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 31 - LAR 10]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 31-LAC 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 31 - LAC 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 31 - LAC 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. [FINAL SCORE: JAX 31 - LAX 30]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. [FINAL SCORE: JAX 31 - LAX 30]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: MIA 36 - LAC 34]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: MIA 36 - LAC 34]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. [FINAL SCORE: TEN 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. [FINAL SCORE: TEN 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 24 - LV 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 16, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 16, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. [FINAL SCORE: KC 31 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - CHI 13]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Monday, November 6, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - NYJ 6]

** This catch pushed Keenan Allen over 10,000 receiving yards for his career

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Monday, November 6, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - NYJ 6]

** This catch pushed Keenan Allen over 10,000 receiving yards for his career

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. [FINAL SCORE: GB 23 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. [FINAL SCORE: GB 23 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: BAL 20 - LAC 10]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 24 - LAC 7]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 24 - LAC 7]

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2. Chargers shuffle up O-line

The Chargers opened practice with a reworked offensive line and later had to adjust even more up front.

With Mekhi Becton missing practice again and Bradley Bozeman getting a presumed vet day, the Bolts lined up, from left to right, with the combination of Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Andre James, Jamaree Salyer and Joe Alt.

The Bolts used that combination until roughly halfway through practice when Slater left practice and did not return.

The star left tackle, who signed a multi-year contract extension on July 27, was blocking in a team drill when he went down and had to leave the field on a cart. Teammates and coaches gathered around Slater before he left the field.

"Rashawn's a great player. He's an All-Pro caliber tackle. He's great to go against in practice," Minter said.

Tuli Tuipulotu added: "That's just something you don't want to see. Not only Rashawn, but any of our players, anybody getting carted off, anybody down. We don't want them going into training room as if we aren't behind them or by themselves. We're supporting everybody and we wish him the best."

The Bolts shuffled their offensive line after Slater left by moving Alt to left tackle and putting Trey Pipkins III in at right tackle.

Rookie offensive lineman Branson Taylor also left Thursday's practice, as did running back Jaret Patterson. Cornerback Donte Jackson was also looked at by trainers at a play in a full-team drill.

3. Johnston, Still shine in 1-on-1s

The Chargers used the first part of practice for the aforementioned 1-on-1 drills between wide receivers and defensive backs.

Quentin Johnston looked sharp as he won both his reps against Jackson, getting a great release off the line of scrimmage both times.

Tarheeb Still also had a good day as he didn't allow a reception on reps against Dalevon Campbell and Tre' Harris. Deane Leonard also forced a pair of incompletions against Brenden Rice.

Cam Hart snagged an interception in the drill against KeAndre Lambert-Smith, while Harris caught a touchdown on Hart in the drill.

As for the cornerback rotation, Minter said the group is still sorting itself out with three preseason games left.

"I would say not really that close," Minter said when asked about settling on a set group. "I think that there's a bunch of guys doing some good things, there's some inconsistencies there that we're trying to weed out.

"I think we're on track on where we want to be, but we're still a ways away from pinpointing who's where and what situations," Minter added.