The Los Angeles Chargers opened camp in their new city on Saturday. Unfortunately, they did so without rookie first-round pick Mike Williams on the field.
Williams and cornerback Jason Verrett were both placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
Chargers placed CB Jason Verrett and WR Mike Williams on PUP: pic.twitter.com/6Y07lkIq0D
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 29, 2017
Williams, the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft, suffered a herniated disc in his back during rookie minicamp back in the spring. Initial reports indicated that he might need season-ending surgery, but the Chargers seem confident he will be able to avoid said procedure.
Meanwhile, fellow former first-round pick and top cornerback Jason Verrett joins Williams on the PUP list. He missed all but four games last season with a torn ACL. He’s currently on the mend.
Bot players can be activated at any time between now and the end of the preseason.