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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Joe Hortiz had already earned a nickname from the Harbaugh family before his first game as the Los Angeles Chargers general manager. Hortiz was called “Chef Hortiz” by Jack Harbaugh, the father of coach Jim Harbaugh, after making a series of moves during the final two weeks of training camp to try and bolster the roster. …

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is ready for the regular season, especially after what turned out to be an eventful training camp. I definitely learned a lot and went through some things you don’t want to,” Herbert said on Wednesday as Los Angeles continued preparations for its opener Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert said the …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who has been relegated to hanging with fans during training camp because of an injured foot, had his protective boot removed. The Chargers quarterback, who was diagnosed on July 30 with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot, was spotted Thursday walking without the protective device. Harbaugh had no further updates on when Herbert would …

The first few weeks of training camp have been eventful for Jim Harbaugh, juggling quarterback Justin Herbert’s injury, revamping the receiving corps and implementing a new defensive scheme. All are progressing, according to Harbaugh, who voiced his usual explanation — the players are “working through something.” Colson and Vidal did do some work off to the side. Chargers Chargers great …

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will miss at least two weeks because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. Herbert will spend two weeks in a walking boot followed by what the Chargers termed “a graduated return to play protocol.” It is the first significant injury during Harbaugh’s first training camp …

The Chargers didn’t practice in full pads Wednesday but made the most of a more than two-hour practice at The Bolt in front of a packed crowd — especially Kristian Fulton. Really happy that we have him.” Some other observations from Wednesday: Energized Despite the common inconsistencies of training camp, one thing has remained constant: new coach Jim Harbaugh’s energy. …

Quentin Johnston making strides early in Chargers’ training camp after disappointing rookie season

Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater looks across the field during training camp on Friday in El Segundo. All-Pro left tackle Rashawn Slater left practice early Friday, heading into the facilities with athletic trainers, and didn’t participate Saturday, roaming the sideline in a shirt and shorts. Slater was one of many starters, including Khalil Mack, J.K. Dobbins and Joshua Palmer, who …

The Chargers’ defense is beginning to take shape, with the linebacking corps, anchored by All-Pros Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, standing out Friday as the first week of training camp nears its end. Some takeaways from Day 3: A look at the Chargers’ defense When Jim Harbaugh left the University of Michigan to become the Chargers’ head coach, he brought …

Chargers Harbaugh Training Camp Minter

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers’ first practice of training camp had elements of a rebirth. Not only was it the first practice under coach Jim Harbaugh, it was the team’s first workout in their new practice facility. With the Chargers not having their first padded practice until Monday, Harbaugh’s goal for the first week is to make …

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh physically and mentally stands behind quarterback Justin Herbert, who readies for a snap on the first day of training camp. “Just like being born,” he said after Wednesday’s inaugural training camp workout at the Chargers’ gleaming new El Segundo practice facility. People are looking, people talking to each other and, just feels good to have it …

Look who impressed Jim Harbaugh on first day of Chargers training camp

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— Lamar Jackson missed the start of training camp because of an illness. “The vision that we have together is that Lamar Jackson is going to become and be known and be recognized as the greatest quarterback ever to play in the history of the National Football League,” Harbaugh said. I’m talking about since he was a kid, junior high, …

Much of the focus for the Baltimore Ravens coming into training camp has been on the new-look wide receiver group. Yet, little has been said about second-year tight end Isaiah Likely, and he’s probably caught more footballs through the first week of training camp than anyone other than Andrews. I’m here and I’m showing that I belong.” Likely was one …

– Third-year wide receiver James Proche’s consistent play in practice over the past week and a half has made him a popular topic of conversation early in Ravens training camp. It’s everybody individually.” Now on to observations from Friday’s practice, which Ravens coach John Harbaugh called the team’s “sharpest” of training camp. • Friday’s list of non-participants also included Bateman …

Lamar Jackson was back at the Ravens’ facility early Friday morning. • The Ravens returned from Thursday’s off day, spent partly at the home of Harbaugh, who hosted a cookout for the team, and had a dozen guys not practicing. • Two Ravens made their training camp debuts: Edwards and recently signed outside linebacker Justin Houston. • On the first …