Chargers hope improvements on defense make them contenders
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) participates in drills during a combined NFL practice with the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) participates in drills during a combined NFL practice with the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Aug. 18, 2022 05:44 PM EDT
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, right, talks to outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (8) during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, right, talks to outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (8) during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Jul. 27, 2022 01:38 PM EDT
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley answers questions during a news conference after a practice at the NFL football team's practice camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley answers questions during a news conference after a practice at the NFL football team's practice camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Jul. 27, 2022 02:15 PM EDT
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush, left, and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) watch Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, right, throw during a combined NFL practice at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush, left, and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) watch Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, right, throw during a combined NFL practice at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Aug. 18, 2022 04:55 PM EDT
Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) answers questions during a news conference after a practice at the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) answers questions during a news conference after a practice at the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Jul. 27, 2022 02:17 PM EDT