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Jim Harbaugh identifies Kayode Awosika as top left guard candidate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:47 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jim Harbaugh identifies Kayode Awosika as top left guard candidate
Summary

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh announced that Kayode Awosika is the leading candidate for the starting left guard position. The competition intensified after rookie Jake Slaughter, who was previously in contention for the spot, was named the starting center. Awosika, who joined the Chargers this year after stints with the Eagles and Lions, has a background of 50 career games played. Other contenders for the left guard role include Trey Pipkins III, Trevor Penning, and Brandon Taylor, though they have not made significant progress to surpass Awosika. Training camp is ongoing with just over three weeks until the regular season opener.

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  • •Kayode Awosika leads the competition for left guard.
  • •Jake Slaughter has been named starting center.
  • •Awosika signed a one-year deal worth $2 million in March.
  • •Other candidates for left guard include Pipkins, Penning, and Taylor.
  • •Training camp is in progress with the season opener approaching.
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  • 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh reveals front-runner for starting left guard
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Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh says that veteran offensive lineman Kayode Awosika is the leader for the left guard spot.

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