With veterans and rookies taking the field in Murphy Canyon for the first time together Tuesday, coach Anthony Lynn and the Chargers figured they’d get to see their first-round pick, Mike Williams, catch passes from quarterback Philip Rivers.
That, thanks to some soreness in Williams’ lower back, didn’t happen.
“Right now, it’s the offseason,” Lynn said. “We don’t play anyone next week. So, we’re taking our time with Mike.”
But Rivers had another option to target during the team’s first organized team practice activity (OTA). Keenan Allen, who hasn’t been on the field since the opening game on last season’s schedule, made a surprise return to full-team drills.