Tuli Tuipulotu fully participates in Chargers practice, contract extension possible
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, marking his first full-team drills after a limited start to training camp. Tuipulotu's presence could indicate progress in contract extension talks, which are a top priority for the Chargers as he enters the final year of his four-year rookie contract. Tuipulotu had a standout 2025 season with 13 sacks and 49 tackles. The team is evaluating his readiness for their first preseason game against the Houston Texans on August 13.
- •Tuipulotu was limited previously but fully practiced on August 6.
- •He is entering the final year of a four-year, $6.57 million contract.
- •Tuipulotu recorded a career-high 13 sacks in 2025.
- •Extension talks have been ongoing since the spring.
- •Chargers' preseason opener is against the Texans on August 13.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers' latest Tuli Tuipulotu development could hint at extension
"Chargers edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu's latest practice status could mean something bigger.
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