The kicking competition between Dustin Hopkins and Cameron Dicker has been one of the storylines to watch during OTA’s and now Chargers’ training camp. While both were kicking at similar rates on similar volumes back in June, the momentum has shifted. Dicker is now firmly in the lead to be the rostered kicker come September.
Hopkins has not kicked in a formal capacity at practice since last Thursday. As it’s currently known now, there is no injury. Special teams coordinator Ryan Ficken said in his press conference today that Hopkins has been kicking “on the side.”
