ILB Leadership and Cornerback Cohesion Boost Chargers' Camp
WHO:
therams.com - The Rams' inside linebacker group includes returning players Nate Landman and Omar Speights, along with Shaun Dolac and Elias Neal.
chargers.com - Chargers Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel has high expectations for the wide receiver group, stating, "It's a reasonable expectation to exceed whatever their career highs are across the board in that room."
therams.com - Shaun Dolac and Elias Neal are returning to the Rams' inside linebacker group.
therams.com - Grant Stuard was added in free agency, previously a special teams ace for the Colts and Lions.
therams.com - Nikhai Hill-Green was signed as an undrafted free agent after recording 60 tackles at Alabama.
houstontexans.com - Ed Ingram signed a three-year extension in the spring and recently got married in Miami.
houstontexans.com - QB Graham Mertz is entering his second year after recovering from an ACL injury and is fully immersed in the playbook.
therams.com - Nate Landman signed an in-season contract extension in November 2025.
therams.com - Nikhai Hill-Green had the fourth-most tackles on the Alabama defense last year with 60.
therams.com - Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Shaun Dolac, Elias Neal, Grant Stuard, Nikhai Hill-Green
chargers.com - Chris O'Leary, Donte Jackson, Tarheeb Still, Cam Hart, Deane Leonard, Nikko Reed, Eric Rogers, Isas Waxter, Avery Smith, Rodney Shelley, Jim Harbaugh
WHAT:
therams.com - Kyren Williams and Blake Corum had the most rushing yards by a running back duo in the NFL last season, totaling 1,998 yards.
therams.com - Kyren Williams finished sixth in rushing yards with 1,252 and tied for ninth in rushing touchdowns with 10.
therams.com - Williams also ranked 19th in receiving yards for a running back with a career-high 281 yards.
therams.com - Blake Corum scored six rushing touchdowns last season, finishing with 746 rushing yards.
chargers.com - Quentin Johnston had a career-best 735 yards on 51 catches in 2025 and scored eight touchdowns for the second straight season, tying for the fifth-most touchdowns among all wide receivers over the last two regular seasons.
chargers.com - Tre’ Harris had 30 catches for 324 yards and a touchdown as a rookie, with more than half of those yards (187) coming in the final six games of the season.
therams.com - Nate Landman was the team's on-field signal caller last season and recorded a career-high 132 total tackles.
therams.com - Omar Speights had a career year with 85 total tackles while starting all 16 regular season games he played in.
houstontexans.com - Ed Ingram noted that communication improved significantly for the offensive line during the second half of the previous season, stating, "By the end of the year, it was five guys moving as one."
houstontexans.com - Jamal Hill aims for availability and improved open-field tackling as his goals for Year 3.
chargers.com - Chris O'Leary expressed excitement about the depth of the cornerback group, stating, "It's one of those where you come in with a mindset or thought of, 'This is what the room looks like, this is who you got.' Then you put in the work and get to this point it's like holy cow."
chargers.com - Tarheeb Still allowed just one touchdown in coverage during the 2025 season.
therams.com - Nate Landman recorded a career-high 132 total tackles, six passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries while starting all 17 regular season games.
therams.com - Omar Speights had 85 total tackles while starting all 16 regular season games he played in.
chargers.com - Donte Jackson notched four interceptions, tying for the team lead in 2025.
chargers.com - Tarheeb Still recorded 115 tackles, four interceptions, 17 passes defensed, and six tackles for loss in 29 games over his first two seasons.
chargers.com - Isas Waxter spent the majority of the season on the practice squad.
WHERE:
therams.com - The Rams' training camp location is not specified.
chargers.com - The Chargers will practice at The Bolt and at the University of San Diego.
WHEN:
chargers.com - The Chargers will practice twice at the University of San Diego in early August.
houstontexans.com - Training camp will begin on July 29.
chargers.com - The Chargers will hold more than a dozen open practices in early August.
WHY:
chargers.com - Chris O'Leary expressed excitement about the depth of the cornerback group, stating, "I think it's a healthy competition… I have high hopes for that room."
houstontexans.com - Ed Ingram emphasized the importance of communication for the offensive line's success, highlighting the difference from the previous year.
chargers.com - Chris O'Leary expressed excitement about the depth of the cornerback group, indicating a healthy competition and high hopes for the unit.
HOW:
therams.com - Kyren Williams aims to show dominance in rushing, receiving, and blocking, stating, "I'm just looking to keep being consistent off the years that I've had before."
chargers.com - McDaniel emphasized that receivers should expect passes from Justin Herbert to arrive in 2.4 seconds or less this season, which is expected to benefit Ladd McConkey's skillset.
chargers.com - Tarheeb Still improved his tackling ability, totaling 5.0 tackles for loss after just one as a rookie.
houstontexans.com - Jamal Hill is focusing on red light therapy, blood flow restriction recovery, and hydration as part of his recovery routine.
houstontexans.com - Ed Ingram signed a three-year extension in the spring.
houstontexans.com - Jamal Hill is focusing on red light therapy, blood flow restriction recovery, and hydration as part of his recovery routine.
therams.com - The Rams added Grant Stuard in free agency and signed Nikhai Hill-Green as an undrafted free agent to enhance their inside linebacker depth.
chargers.com - The Chargers are maintaining continuity by bringing back the majority of last year's cornerback group, allowing for growth and competition within the unit.
The Rams' inside linebacker group is set to feature returning players Nate Landman and Omar Speights, alongside Shaun Dolac and Elias Neal. Last season, Kyren Williams and Blake Corum made headlines as the top rushing duo in the NFL, combining for an impressive total of 1,998 yards, with Williams finishing sixth individually with 1,252 yards and ten rushing touchdowns. Williams is focused on maintaining his strong performance, expressing his goal to continue being consistent in rushing, receiving, and blocking.