It’s uncertain whether he will be sound enough to play in the Sept. 5 season opener against the Chiefs, however.

The Chargers open the season in Brazil against the Chiefs before playing the Raiders in Las Vegas and then hosting the Broncos in Week 3. John Breech of CBS Sports made his predictions for when each NFL team will lose its first game this coming season, and he has the Chargers stumbling out of the gate.

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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.

McConkey beat safety Jaylen Jones on an out route for his fifth catch of the practice, showing off his sharp and deceptive route running. On his sixth catch, McConkey displayed his down-the-field speed, separating from Purchase on a go route down the left sideline for a deep-ball reception.

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.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston suffered a concussion on a hard hit from a Los Angeles Rams defensive back on Saturday.

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.

Trey Lance has had a solid preseason for the Los Angeles Chargers and has his eyes on a win over his former team, the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3.

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

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