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- USA Today
6 Chargers players to watch in Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
It's game week in the NFL! We're not quite to the meaningful games, but hey, it's football at this point. The Chargers kick off the football season with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday against the Lions. Many of the team's top players will sit out, including stars such as Justin Herbert, Khalil Mack, and Derwin James. We have seen a bit of the Chargers in training camp, and from that, let's look at six players to watch on Thursday evening. QB Trey Lance On Tuesday, the former third overall pick was named the starter for Thursday's contest. Jim Harbaugh mentioned Lance's lack of game reps in his career, and it's true. He's started just five career NFL games and played a total of 360 snaps. If he performs well, he could have a legitimate shot at overtaking Taylor Heinicke for the No. 2 role. LB Junior Colson It felt like a somewhat disappointing rookie season for Colson in 2024. That makes for a crucial sophomore campaign. It seems like veteran Denzel Perryman will start alongside Daiyan Henley, but Colson needs to prove that he deserves legitimate playing time in 2025. We'll see how he performs on Thursday, our first look to see if he has taken a step forward this year. OL Jamaree Salyer Set to enter his fourth NFL season, Salyer started 31 games in his first two seasons in Los Angeles. The veteran saw a dramatic dip in playing time in 2024, but he has a chance to sneak his way back into the starting lineup. With some injuries along the offensive line, Salyer has gotten some first-team reps to begin camp. We'll see if he can sneak into a starting role at left guard, which would knock either Zion Johnson or Bradley Bozeman out. CB Ja'Sir Taylor Here's another guy that's been with the Chargers for a while, but with Taylor, he's vying to remain on this year's 53-man roster. He has had some bright spots in the early stages of training camp, and he always offers valuable special teams experience. His performance on defense throughout the preseason will be the deciding factor in his fate with this year's roster, though. WR Keandre Lambert-Smith The rookie fifth-rounder has been one of the big winners of training camp. With McConkey out, Lambert-Smith should see extended action and targets. We'll get our first real glimpse to see if his summer success translates to the playing field. If so, he may have a legitimate immediate impact on this year's offense. S RJ Mickens Another rookie to close this list out. Mickens is fighting for a spot on the roster, most notably with veteran Tony Jefferson. The former Clemson product has the traits to have a sustainable NFL career, but he will have to shine in front of the big lights to make the Chargers' 53-man roster.
Yahoo
43 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Karrueche Tran tearfully sits bedside with Deion Sanders amid his bladder cancer surgery
Amid his bladder cancer, Deion Sanders had Karrueche Tran by his side. The actress and model was seen in an emotional 18-minute documentary shot by Deion Sanders Jr.'s media company, released following Sanders' diagnosis announcement Monday, July 28. In the video, Tran sits bedside next to Sanders as he prepares for surgery to remove his bladder, which Coach Prime revealed in a Monday press conference after a cancerous tumor was found on his bladder. Tran, 37, tearfully explains in the video, shot in May, that doctors will create a new bladder for Sanders, 57, with part of one of his intestines, and that his bladder will be entirely removed to "ensure the cancer doesn't come back." His doctor, Janet Kukreja, said the NFL Hall of Famer is now "cured." Neither Sanders nor Tran has officially confirmed a relationship. USA TODAY has reached out for comment. Depend underwear brand confirms partnership with Deion Sanders after bladder removal Sanders was diagnosed on April 14, according to the video, and the Colorado football coach said he lost about 25 pounds during his bout with cancer, noting he "can't pee like I used to pee." He is soon to start his third season as coach at the University of Colorado Boulder. Deion Sanders has been married twice, to Carolyn Chambers and Pilar Biggers-Sanders. Adam Sandler calls Travis Kelce a 'stud,' Taylor Swift 'so damn nice' ahead of 'Happy Gilmore 2' Who is Karrueche Tran? Tran is a model, socialite and actress known for her role in the TNT series "Claws" alongside Niecy Nash-Betts and digital series "The Bay," for which she has won multiple Daytime Emmys. She also starred in the film "The Nice Guys" and on MTV's "Ridiculousness," replacing cohost Chanel West Coast. The Los Angeles native gained notoriety in the 2010s during her relationship with Chris Brown, from whom she was granted a five-year restraining order in 2017 amid allegations of abuse. She has also dated former NFL player Victor Cruz and has been linked to Migos rapper Quavo. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Deion Sanders and Karrueche Tran spark questions amid cancer video Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
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Former Steelers WR George Pickens lighting up Cowboys training camp
Of all the big moves the Pittsburgh Steelers made this offseason, the trade that sent wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys took us by surprise the most. After trading for wide receiver DK Metcalf and passing on a wide receiver in the 2025 NFL draft, we were excited to see the tandem of Metcalf and Pickens out there with Aaron Rodgers throwing them the football. Things didn't work out and now Pickens is in Dallas and forms one of the best tandems in the NFC with CeeDee Lamb. Meanwhile, the Steelers are sorting between Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson and Robert Woods for their other starter. At the same time, Pickens is lighting up Cowboys camp and seems to make a huge play every practice. With how aggressive the Steelers have been this offseason to add talent, every move they make is going to be under the microscope. If Pickens has a breakout campaign and the Steelers' passing offense struggles, there will be plenty of second-guessing of the trade. The Steelers drafted Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft out of Georgia. Pickens' talent was never in question but his maturity and work ethic were. The Steelers gave Pickens three seasons but he never seemed fully committed to playing in this offense. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Former Steelers WR George Pickens lighting up Cowboys training camp
