3 Chargers players on the roster bubble who helped themselves vs. Lions
Following Los Angeles' Hall of Fame game win, here's a look at which roster-bubble players helped their cause:
CB Nikko Reed
There's a competition for spots in the backend of the cornerback room, and Reed's showings this summer have warranted his worth for one of them. The undrafted rookie out of Oregon had an exceptional showing on Thursday night, highlighted by a 60-yard interception return and two passes defended. Reed received the highest Pro Football Focus grade (92.9) among all rookies in the Hall of Fame Game, including a 95.3 coverage grade.
EDGE Caleb Murphy
It wouldn't be surprising if the Chargers only roster four edge rushers, with the presumed players being Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, and fourth-round pick Kyle Kennard. However, Murphy has been making his case to make the 53-man roster. Special teams play for depth players is valuable, and he has taken advantage of those reps with the first-team units. Murphy forced a fumble on the opening kickoff that led to an early touchdown. On defense, he showed juice as a pass rusher and made an impact in the run game, recording a tackle for loss.
RB Hassan Haskins
There's a battle in the backfield for the spots behind Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris, and Harris ran the ball like he was hungry to earn one of them. Haskins had six carries for 34 yards, with an average of 5.7 yards per carry, the most among Chargers running backs. Kimani Vidal (two touchdowns) and Nyheim Miller-Hines (34 yards) also contributed to the ground game. But overall, I felt like Haskins had the best run among the crop.
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