Chargers safeties Phillips, Watkins ready to step up
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) intercepts a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) intercepts a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Aug. 18, 2019 05:04 PM EDT
Safety Adrian Phillips with the Los Angeles Chargers runs runs through a drill during the NFL football team's joint practice with the New Orleans Saints oon Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (Mark Rightmire/The Orange County Register via AP)

Safety Adrian Phillips with the Los Angeles Chargers runs runs through a drill during the NFL football team's joint practice with the New Orleans Saints oon Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (Mark Rightmire/The Orange County Register via AP)

Aug. 16, 2019 09:26 AM EDT