San Diego, California - August 05: Jake Slaughter of the Los Angeles Chargers participates in drills during an NFL football training camp at Torero Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)Good morning, Chargers fans!On Wednesday, Jim Harbaugh had notable praise for rookie Jake Slaughter when asked about how the left guard competition was shaping up. While not specifically asked about Slaughter, Harbaugh made sure to let reporters know that Slaughter had a good weekend.Right up to the minute right now, really like the tape from the weekend, said Harbaugh. His confidence, like hes getting it. Thats super encouraging.Around 15 starters will not play against the Texans on Thursday, but Slaughter is not one of them. The teams second-round pick will hit the field and more than likely play both left guard and center.And now for todays links.Chargers News:Notes from the Chargers 12th training camp practice (Chargers.com)Rashawn Slater is taking the smart and thoughtful approach to his return from a patellar tendon injury (Chargers.com)Tre Harris made the catch of the day during Tuesdays practice (Chargers Wire)Jake Slaughter is gaining momentum in the race or the starting left guard spot (Bolt Beat)NFL News:The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starter at quarterback over J.J. McCarthy (ESPN)The Ravens received good news about cornerback Nate Wiggins who was helped off the field on Tuesday (ESPN)Sauce Gardner had a response to a pro-Patriots social media video showing him being beat 1-on-1 by A.J. Brown (CBS Sports)Check out the No. 30-21 on this years NFL Top 100 list (NFL.com)Puka Nacua left practice on Tuesday and was unable to finish the session due to soreness (Pro Football Talk)Six storylines to watch in Preseason Week 1 that dont involve Fernando Mendoza (Sports Illustrated)