Chargers left guard competition heats up during OTAs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
As the Chargers continue OTAs, Kayode Awosika has emerged as an early favorite for the vacant left guard position. Awosika, who logged significant snaps at left guard with the Lions, has shown promise early in practices. While Jake Slaughter was initially considered a front-runner, he is gradually being introduced to the position after playing center in college. Trevor Penning has primarily worked with the third-string unit. The competition for the left guard spot is expected to intensify once padded practices begin in training camp.
- •Kayode Awosika leads in the left guard battle at Chargers OTAs.
- •Jake Slaughter is gradually transitioning from center to left guard.
- •Trevor Penning has been primarily with the third-string unit.
- •Competition will intensify during training camp with padded practices.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers left guard battle: Who has the very early upper hand?
"While Tyler Biadasz and Cole Strange have locked down their starting roles, the starting left guard position for the Chargers remains wide-open.
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