Jake Slaughter continues second-team role for Chargers in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Second-round rookie Jake Slaughter has maintained his position as a second-team center through the first two days of Chargers training camp. He has also taken snaps at left guard while Kayode Awosika remains the starter at that position. The Chargers may need to provide Slaughter with more consistent reps at left guard if he is to compete for the starting role. The team remains in training camp, and the situation could evolve before the regular season begins.
- •Slaughter has been running with the 2nd team in training camp.
- •Awosika has seen first-team snaps at left guard.
- •Trevor Penning played with the starters on Thursday.
- •Coaching may need to give Slaughter more reps at left guard.
- •Training camp continues, impacting lineup decisions.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers Daily Links: Jake Slaughter early updates
"Jake Slaughter ran with the 2nd team all offseason and that has continued through the first 2 days of training camp.
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