Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans!

Let’s have a great Thursday! You all know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:

Brandon Staley is encouraged following the last day of Chargers minicamp (Chargers.com)

Top quotes from the final day of Chargers minicamp (Chargers.com)

Austin Ekeler “isn’t mad” about his current situation and knows he’s got one year left in Los Angeles to show what he’s worth (Chargers Wire)

Quentin Johnston is already turning heads at training camp (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:

Updates on 19 NFL players who will soon be looking for new contracts (ESPN+)

Kirk Cousins isn’t expecting contract talks to begin until next March (ESPN)

Third-year players primed for a breakout season in 2023 (CBS Sports)

The Steelers are expecting a big jump for George Pickens in his sophomore season (NFL.com)

There’s optimism that DeAndre Hopkins will strike a deal with the Patriots (Pro Football Talk)

Five shocking trades that could happen this year (Bleacher Report)