Chargers defense is dominating the joint practice with the Rams.
The Los Angeles Chargers season looked bleak after starting quarterback Justin Herbert was sidelined by a foot injury, but the Bolts defense looks like the new star in Los Angeles. In Sunday's joint practice with the Rams, the Chargers defense forced three turnovers in the first team period.Nick Niemann and Denzel Perryman both had interceptions to kick off Sunday's joint practice. Then, Daiyan Henley had a fumble recovery that safety Alohi Gilman forced.
Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is leading the unit in the right direction. At Thursday's practice, Tuli Tuipulotu and Chris Rumph II had tackles for loss in the 9-on-7 periods which prioritized running the ball. The drill even got head coach Jim Harbaugh's attention.. "That's super encouraging. You just like to see it. Like I said the other day, you'd much rather see that early in camp than you would the offense gashing. We're progressing well.
Though the team practice on Thursday was short their starting quarterback, the Chargers defense has shown up on Sunday ready to dominate regardless of who their opponent is.
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