Chargers camp shuffles center stage as Mekhi Becton returns to practice, bringing a sizeable veteran body back into the mix along the offensive line. Branson Taylor has been tapped to audition at both tackle spots while Rashawn Slater heals, expanding the depth chart and potential competition for Weeks 1–4. In parallel, early roster math tightens with KLS and Tre Harris viewed as locks or near-locks for final roster spots ahead of the preseason finale.

Across the NFL, attention shifts to quarterback plans and veteran wideouts, with Minnesota exploring upgrades and Aaron Rodgers signaling optimism about Roman Wilson. Travis Hunter is back in limited work as teams monitor health and possible upside. Fantasy managers should watch how these depth and health pendulums swing—particularly along the Chargers’ line and the Vikings’ receiver board—as rosters firm up for the regular season.

For Chargers fans, the immediate fantasy implication centers on line protection and run game identity, plus whether depth players can carve roles in a crowded WR and OL group. For fantasy bettors, the developments at tackle and the potential early-season roles for new or re-deployed receivers could steer Week 1 projections and weekly lineup decisions.

Philadelphia’s roster shake-ups continue to echo through fantasy rosters. Mekhi Becton’s exit to Los Angeles opened a door for Tyler Steen to seize starting right guard duties, with Philadelphia keeping veteran depth around him—Brett Toth and Matt Pryor in the wings, and Trevor Keegan in the mix. The move underscores the Eagles’ tendency to gamble smartly in free agency, saving money at guard and leaning on internal development. Becton’s health in Chargers camp adds a layer of uncertainty to his legacy, while the Carson Wentz and A.J. Brown trades remain a reminder that blockbuster moves can quietly shift fantasy ceilings for multiple players. Steen’s emergence is a clarion call for fantasy managers to monitor Philadelphia’s interior line mechanics, as improved blocking could unlock Hurts and the skill-position group, especially if Becton’s injury timeline stretches.

In LA, Becton’s absence from Chargers practices after a quiet entry to the lineup fuels questions about roster fit and injury timing. The situation highlights how a former champion’s fortunes can hinge on a fresh start and health. As Philadelphia’s line solidifies behind Steen, the door remains open for seizing late-round guards who could seize Week 1 roles, with the potential for real-season gains if the front five locks in. The dynamic between Steen, Toth, and Pryor will shape both run and pass protection, offering a nuanced angle for fantasy bettors tracking weekly line shifts and matchup dependencies.

Herbert will lead the Chargers’ offense in a preseason clash with the Rams, aiming to test live rush and build timing with a revamped receiving corps that includes Tre’ Harris, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and Keenan Allen. Allen will still log limited snaps as he ramps up, giving Herbert a sense of comfort against a real pass rush before Week 1 in Brazil. The plan to play the starters despite injuries signals urgency over caution.

With Derwin James and Khalil Mack sidelined, Daiyan Henley steps into a leadership spotlight after a breakout season, while Joe Alt shifts back to left tackle to anchor a reimagined OL. Oronde Gadsden II has impressed with route-running polish and could push for more snaps as the Chargers explore a TE committee behind Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin. The Rams test should illuminate depth and chemistry from top to bottom as LA readies for the regular season.

Herbert takes the field for a preseason debut to test a live rush from the Rams, a crucial tune-up as Los Angeles reloads its offense. Allen returns slowly, while a reshaped receiving corps, rookie reps, and a revamped line try to unlock Week 1 tempo. On defense, Henley steps into leadership with Derwin James and Khalil Mack sidelined for precaution, and the TE group leans committee as Dissly and Conklin clash for snaps. The game also frames Mehkhi Becton’s absence and Alt’s shift to left tackle as the offensive line retools.

Live reps in SoFi Stadium matter for fantasy managers. Herbert’s willingness to push, Allen’s conditioning arc, Henley’s growth, Alt’s alignment, and the Dissly-Conklin dynamic all feed into early-season projections, while the defense uses this stage to calibrate communication and leadership without its big-name veterans. It’s a practical, high-leverage watch for fantasy prep and betting angles ahead of the Brazil opener.

Key takeaways center on how quickly the Chargers translate a banged-up roster into rhythm against a Rams unit hungry to pressure a young offense. With minor injuries shaping roles, the outcome will tilt how fantasy rosters value Herbert, Allen, Dissly, Conklin, and Henley early in the season.

Landon Dickerson escaped a major knee injury after practice, with doctors calling the meniscus repair minor and a week-to-week outlook. The Eagles hope he can be ready for the season opener against Dallas, but his status is uncertain.

With Dickerson sidelined, the Eagles turn to Tyler Steen at right guard and potential first-team reps for Kenyon Green and Matt Pryor. Mekhi Becton’s departure to the Chargers adds depth questions. Week 1 versus Dallas looms large for Philadelphia’s interior line and run/pass protection, shaping early fantasy projections around the offense’s strength and continuity.