Day One with the Chargers is in the books. On the up side, there were no fights. Ezekiel Elliott, Neville Gallimore, and KaVontae Turpin all turned in impressive highlights. And Anthony Barr is in pads and participating after his ramp-up. Less than ideal was the surprise loss of CeeDee Lamb, who was sidelined with a “foot issue” that he later explained somewhat sheepishly.
Meanwhile, Micah Parsons may keep in mind what his own agent just did for the Chargers’ Derwin James when it comes time to talk contract extensions. A legendary Cowboys linebacker gets one step closer to Canton, an injured rookie offensive lineman could still see the field this season, and a former Cowboy may not be ready in time to face his old mates in Week 1. All that, plus one of the Cowboys’ first cuts could find his way back to the practice squad, and the Dallas rookies are still starry-eyed as they line up against their heroes. That’s all ahead in this edition in News and Notes.