Live updates from Day 1 of Saints’ joint practices with Chargers
The New Orleans Saints have traveled to California for two days of joint practices with the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of Sunday’s preseason game, giving the team a great opportunity to see how they stack up against one of the league’s returning playoff teams.
Unlike an exhibition game, starters won’t have their reps limited to just 12 or 15 plays. We’ll get to see the best of what the Saints can bring against the Chargers. There are several high-profile matchups between the two teams, but this is also a crescendo for training camp competitions that have been brewing throughout the summer — and it’s also going to be the first time the Saints practice with NFL referees on the field this season.
We’ll be keeping an eye out to see how Derek Carr performs against a familiar opponent. He suited up against the Chargers in 18 games during his run with the Las Vegas Raiders, more often than any other opponent. The Saints’ starting quarterback has had a strong summer thus far. Let’s see if he can keep up the pace against a defense that knows his tendencies well.
Here are some live updates from those in attendance at the Saints-Chargers joint practice on Thursday:
Follow along for live updates
Good morning from Saints-Chargers practice 🌞#Saints pic.twitter.com/T5esIVFOgS
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 17, 2023
Demario Davis, with pads. We'll see…
— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) August 17, 2023
A speedier return than expected for Miller, perhaps. Good news. https://t.co/1rrAawhaeZ
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) August 17, 2023
Kirk Merritt is also out here
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) August 17, 2023
The Saints are marching in.#Chargers hosting joint practices today and tomorrow in Costa Mesa. pic.twitter.com/DERLiE22zz
— Eric Smith (@Eric_L_Smith) August 17, 2023
Joint practice with the #Saints, Day 1! The #DHBC is going to be out in full force today! #BoltUp #DieHardBoltClub #DHBCOrangeCounty #Chargers #NewOrleansSaints #TrainingCamp #BoltFam pic.twitter.com/doftSQYJeJ
— DHBC Orange County (@DhbcOc) August 17, 2023
The Saints have arrived in Costa Mesa for joint practices against the Chargers. pic.twitter.com/x89niyKf5R
— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) August 17, 2023
Cesar Ruiz is out here, but no pads
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) August 17, 2023
Andrus Peat looks like a participant, to whatever degree. Got his helmet and pads
— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) August 17, 2023
Looks like Shaheed made the trip with the team. https://t.co/bRlGMQ6Q38
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) August 17, 2023
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 17, 2023
Rashid Shaheed made the trip to LA. He’s still in street clothes, but I take it as a positive sign to see him here with the team instead of rehabbing at home
— Luke Johnson (@ByLukeJohnson) August 17, 2023
Tyrann 🤝 Cam#SaintsCamp | @Chevron pic.twitter.com/CyyrQRFpYD
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 17, 2023