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Chargers Return to San Diego for First Padded Practices Under Harbaugh

Practice at Torero Stadium pays homage to team heritage with a USS Abraham Lincoln walkthrough scheduled next

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks to reporters during a training camp practice on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in San Diego. The Chargers are practicing at USD for two days, which is where Harbaugh got his first head coaching job. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Overview

  • The Chargers staged their first padded training camp practice at Torero Stadium since their 2017 relocation, marking only the franchise’s second public session in San Diego County this decade.
  • Attendance for the two-day visit was limited to active-duty military and veterans on Tuesday and season ticket holders on Wednesday to foster targeted community outreach.
  • Jim Harbaugh, who began his head coaching career at USD, called the experience “incredible” and said the idea originated from the organization to honor fans across its footprint.
  • A walkthrough aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled for Tuesday evening, extending the Chargers’ slate of unique practice venues under Harbaugh’s direction.
  • Quarterback Justin Herbert and safety Derwin James Jr. engaged directly with fans after practice, underscoring efforts to rebuild ties with long-standing Chargers supporters.