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The timing of Becton’s return bodes well for the likelihood that he’ll be in the lineup in Brazil against the Chiefs on the first Friday of the regular season. The Chargers signed Becton to a two-year contract after he started for the Eagles in their Super Bowl win over Kansas City.
It’s uncertain whether he will be sound enough to play in the Sept. 5 season opener against the Chiefs, however.
Now, Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers are forced into a little experimentation up front after the shuffling. Trey Pipkins needs to start at one tackle spot after kicking Joe Alt to the other, so the Chargers are left hunting for a new swing-backup tackle in his place.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and singer Madison Beer were all smiles while chatting together on the set of her video shoot in Los Angeles on Sunday, as seen in photos obtained by The Post.
Becton still has not participated in team drills since July 28 but Greg Roman said "I think he’ll be good to go" for the season opener.
Gadsden, the Chargers' fifth-round pick, has impressed both on and off the field due to his work ethic and smooth hands. The former receiver-turned-tight-end had a breakout year at Syracuse last season, catching 73 passes for 934 yards and seven touchdowns.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston suffered a concussion on a hard hit from a Los Angeles Rams defensive back on Saturday.
The wide receiver remained down on the field for several minutes before rising and walking under his own power to a nearby cart during the 23-22 loss. Coach Jim Harbaugh says it “could have been a
"Heinicke has been uninspiring this preseason and is 32 years old. If the Chargers keep just two quarterbacks, Lance gets the edge over Heinicke," Kerr concluded. While Lance has shined this preseason, Heinicke has completed just 7-of-16 passes for 64 yards and zero touchdowns.