Chargers Camp Report: Rookie RB Omarion Hampton Steps Up in Najee Harris’s Absence

Omarion Hampton has taken on a much bigger role in the Chargers offense amid the absence of Najee Harris. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Chargers spent the offseason adding weapons that could help Justin Herbert, but some of those newcomers weren’t around for the start of training camp. 

Experienced wide receiver Mike Williams abruptly retired and running back Najee Harris was placed on the non-football injury/illness list due to an eye injury sustained in a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July. Throw in left tackle Rashawn Slater’s practice absences, partly because of ongoing contract negotiations, and the Chargers have had a challenging onboarding process through seven camp practices.