Chargers Notes: Austin Ekeler Returns, Herbert Extension, JC Jackson & More From Minicamp

In case you missed anything from the first official day of mandatory minicamp for the Los Angeles Chargers, you've come to the right place. Derwin James was very vocal about the teams' current mentality of wanting to be better than ever and he showed love to a number of LA's newest faces.

Head coach Brandon Staley was also available to speak to the media and he shared some exciting news about two of the Bolts' leaders in Justin Herbert and Austin Ekeler. We also got yet another glimpse of J.C. Jackson back on the field and he spoke on his absence from the team last season.

For all of the biggest stories, highlights and interviews from day one of minicamp, continue scrolling!

Chargers Head Coach Says LA Does Not Take Austin Ekeler For Granted

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Brandon Staley Provides Small Update on Justin Herbert's Extension

Columnist Makes Case for Chargers Re-Signing CB Bryce Callahan

Austin Ekeler Embraces The Pressure For This Upcoming Season

Chargers Expert Believes Joshua Kelley is Poised For a Big 2023 Season

Pundit Suggests FA Veteran TE Could Reunite with Kellen Moore in LA

Best Chargers Tweets From Day 1 Of Minicamp

there he issss pic.twitter.com/Tljt1qSN28
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) June 13, 2023

Chargers CB JC Jackson is on the field for mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/D2J337IYEX
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) June 13, 2023

Out routes from Justin Herbert to Keenan Allen, Quentin Johnston and Mike Williams pic.twitter.com/8JfpLsLAv5
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) June 13, 2023

#Chargers HC Brandon Staley on the return of Austin Ekeler to the field:

"So consistent...he comes out here and lights it up...we all know who Austin Ekeler is, but you never take it for granted."
— Dan W. (@DanWSports) June 13, 2023

#Chargers S Derwin James praised new DC Derrick Ansley's leadership, noting Ansley has brought the entire DB group closer together, after every play, every time they're on the field.

Added it's been a joy to be out there on the field with him.
— Dan W. (@DanWSports) June 13, 2023